Correct dark blue interior color for '64

[Nick D.]

I have three shades of blue on my console, somewhat close to the radio side panel (may actually be the same but one surface is fiberglass the other metal and the back trim panels look ink blue, similar to my reproduction seats. Should they all be the same? Does anyone have a PPG number? My local source can't reference interior colors that far back with Ditzler, R-M and Dupont. (Exterior colors yes, going back to the mid-50's. I'm in Hawaii. Hazmat and shipping to me alone is over $225.
Thanks!

BTW,
"Furniture Clinic Leather Re-Coloring Balm Dark Blue was a perfect match for my seats. I'll use Scotchguard UV and water guard spray on my carpet before I install to avoid sun fade.

[Jack M.]

Re: Correct dark blue interior color for '64

I doubt the color codes would be accurate with current paints, but this comes from the Auto Color Library: CLICK HERE

1964-Interior-Colors-&-Locations.jpg

[Jack M.]

Re: Correct dark blue interior color for '64

Also note that interior gloss levels typically varied by location...
This comes from 1967, but heard it was similar during all C2 years.

Corvette Interior Paint - Gloss Locations.jpg

[Nick D.]

Re: Correct dark blue interior color for '64

ok, perfect! Make sense. The console /heater panel is probably correct so I'll start from there and use the glose degrees cited for the rest! Annecdotally, there appears to be overspray on the console chrome in the back and I understand they were masked off then painted..without primer accordng to a guy who worked at the factory..appears that way to me. I wonder if not having flaws like that is a point deduction for Top Flight, presumably like having too-clean door rubber glue...
Onward and upward. Thanks again guys!

[Jack M.]

Re: Correct dark blue interior color for '64

FYI- You had asked for PPG information... thatz what I initially posted.
These 1964 Dupont interior samples, seem to verify different gloss levels:

1964-Dupont-Interior-Colors.jpg

[Nick D.]

Re: Correct dark blue interior color for '64

Thanks Jack! I see Ditzler codes only, no PPG cross reference. Perhaps I'm missing something.

[Nick D.]

Re: Correct dark blue interior color for '64

Thanks again for the info guys.

[Jack M.]

Re: Correct dark blue interior color for '64

Thanks Jack! I see Ditzler codes only, no PPG cross reference. Perhaps I'm missing something.

Nick- My initial image came from the 3rd tab at the Auto Color Library...
If you go back to the 2nd tab, you'll see their respective logos up top.
(PPG purchased Ditzler in 1928... but I wasn't alive to confirm that)

PPG-Ditzler.jpg

[Nick D.]

Re: Correct dark blue interior color for '64

As I mentioned, my guy here does not have those chips and forumulas going back that far for interior colors. Exterior yes, interior, no. If someone could scan a non faded chip that I could have a printer print, I'd be able to get close enough to then match it exactly. Meanwhile, I'll take my parts to the paint guy and see what magic he can make .

Maybe I can call PPG and see what they can do. There's more than one way to skin a cat. Good idea, thanks

[Jack M.]

Re: Correct dark blue interior color for '64

Sorry I couldn't help, Nick... you asked for a 'PPG number', and thatz exactly what I found.
Perhaps consider using the common interior dye spray cans... lotza people like them.

[Nick D.]

Re: Correct dark blue interior color for '64

lol, if I could get something close shipped in I would. All good. You helped a lot. I'll call PPG Corporate on Monday and ask them to give the formula to their store here and they can give it to my guy and off I go. If not we'll color match off what I have. Thanks for the idea Jack!

[Nick D.]

Re: Correct dark blue interior color for '64

If need be, your local paint supplier can call PPG Corporate and get the "DBI" code for a particular color and mix it. The dark blue I needed was descibted as "Low gloss" which sounds right for the console. Others have said, add "flattener" for other surfaces that are not gloss. Here are some resources:

https://www.ecklers.com/tech/classic-chevy/58-64-interior-paint-numbers

Dupont R-M Ditzler
Flat 4462-L. 63B22. DIA 12-754
*Gloss 96221 N/a Dl12923


Your local paint supplier can use the above. In my case, the supplier did not have the PPG formula but got it from PPG. PPG uses the number below to reference the formula on their end.

Note: https://www.autocolorlibrary.com/pag...HorizontalTab3