Can anyone lead me to a modern paint code for Skyway blue. I prefer to use single stage paint from a local paint shop. I'm currently repainting a 1942 flathead U, and would apriciate any help. Thanks in advance, Barry
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Originally posted by barry7564 View PostCan anyone lead me to a modern paint code for Skyway blue. I prefer to use single stage paint from a local paint shop. I'm currently repainting a 1942 flathead U, and would apriciate any help. Thanks in advance, Barry
I am in need of this as well. Barry, did you ever figure anything out? Or could someone help us out?
Keith
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Originally posted by kehughes View PostI am in need of this as well. Barry, did you ever figure anything out? Or could someone help us out?
Keith
The PPG codes I have are 17765 and 18237 if you care to go that route.
Cam
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Originally posted by camsaure View PostI have an extensive list from Jim Hanson, that has cross referenced most and on a few just color matched. Unfortunately Skyway Blue was color matched from two different bikes and came up with two very slightly different shades. I use his color references as all my bikes are riders (though still as correct as possible and economicaly feasible). If you are 100% show and want 100% accuracy go with J Peirce.
The PPG codes I have are 17765 and 18237 if you care to go that route.
Cam
Cam,
First, thank you for your help. I spoke to a local paint supplier that told me the 17765 crossreferenced to Ford Grabber Blue, but this looks a little lighter than what I was thinking Skyway Blue was. He said the other number came up with some Dodge fleet color that he would not have any picture or chip of. Do you know what the difference is between these two numbers? one lighter/darker??...etc.
Also does anyone have photos of any original paint Skyway Blue motorcycles?
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Originally posted by kehughes View PostCam,
First, thank you for your help. I spoke to a local paint supplier that told me the 17765 crossreferenced to Ford Grabber Blue, but this looks a little lighter than what I was thinking Skyway Blue was. He said the other number came up with some Dodge fleet color that he would not have any picture or chip of. Do you know what the difference is between these two numbers? one lighter/darker??...etc. Also does anyone have photos of any original paint Skyway Blue motorcycles?
When I painted my '36 VLH I used the green called "British Racing Green". Looks great! and looks very close to the original H-D green that I seen in museum pics of original bikes. Nobody has ever questioned the match... then again, I have never had it judged 8^O
GOOGLE the color "Grabber Blue" using IMAGES and you can see several variations of the same color in the same years.Jim
AMCA #6520
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Originally posted by kehughes View PostCam,
First, thank you for your help. I spoke to a local paint supplier that told me the 17765 crossreferenced to Ford Grabber Blue, but this looks a little lighter than what I was thinking Skyway Blue was. He said the other number came up with some Dodge fleet color that he would not have any picture or chip of. Do you know what the difference is between these two numbers? one lighter/darker??...etc.
Also does anyone have photos of any original paint Skyway Blue motorcycles?
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