From: jonathon (jemery@execpc.com)
Date: Sat Sep 11 2004 - 19:52:19 PDT
>You need to get the FS std. color number for the 24087 and then have
>them look in their paint matching computer for the formula.
24087 is the FED-STD-595 color number.
> Dupont
>Imron or Dupont Spies Hecker/Standox lines should have all the FS colors
>plus the amount of flatener required. If you get a good guy on the
>computer he can mix a polyurethane which will match good.
Your mixing two things here, the ability to mix the color to a formula and
the ability to mix the color to a sample?
I've been thru this with the Dupont Industrial paint dealer I use. 24087 is
obsolete, Dupont only has formulas for current spec colors. They checked
with "the color lab", I assume back at Dupont central, and they came back
with a sub from the current spec but the color looked way to dark green to
me. They will mix a batch of Imron for something like $80-$90 per gallon
(including activator) to my color sample and flatness. If you go to a
Dupont auto paint store you'll pay 3 times as much or more for the same
paint. My guy says Dupont has a radically different pricing structure for
thier industrial line v.s. thier automotive line.
> It is great
>paint for durability and especially if it is to be parked in the sun all
>the time.
I'm using it on a goat, I figure between being in the water and the fact
that you have to climb on, and slide across, parts of the body to get in and
out, I figure the durability issue might make it worth it.
> Some shops have the system that optically matches the color
>and gloss also. If you decide to do this make sure you know the paint
>is very expen$ive compared to 25 bucks a gallon for Gillespie, AND have
>then test spray a panel and let it dry to see if you like it before you
>go ahead on the vehicle.
Problem with Gillespie 24087 is that it does not match the 24087 from Aervoe
or S/W, the latter two of which I cannot tell apart.
later,
je
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