strato silver paint code ppg

46split · Samba Member Joined: March 23, 2006 Posts: 121

Does any one have the paint codes for strato silver in PPG ?

djkeev · Posted: Mon Oct 15, 2007 12:20 pm Post subject: paint code

Strato Silver 1954 - 1956

Paint code PPG / Ditzler
L227 31550

Just had to look in Samba technical / paint colors
Not everyone knows about the wealth of information that is online !

Dave

46split · Samba Member Joined: March 23, 2006 Posts: 121

Thanks so much i have tried to search but had no luck. awsome I'll post pics of before and after

65Westy · Posted: Tue Oct 16, 2007 2:45 pm Post subject:

When I was searching for the formula for Strato Silver, I took that PPG code to the paint store and they told me those numbers didn't mean a thing to them. I located a Glasurit dealer but when I found out the cost was over $600 per gallon I decided to go another route. The local NAPA store was able to match the paint from the glove box door with their computer. I think it turned out ok. Strato Silver tends to look different under various lighting conditions.

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gimmesomeshelter · Posted: Tue Oct 16, 2007 3:21 pm Post subject:

Hello-

How much does the actual cost of paint vary anyway?

Is cost a good indicator of quality?

Thanks,

Paul
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thebucket · Posted: Tue Oct 16, 2007 4:33 pm Post subject:

djkeev · Posted: Tue Oct 16, 2007 4:51 pm Post subject: paint

Hi again,

Keep looking, the paint is available. Most likely it will not be the newer base coat clear coat system but the old Single Stage, mix in the hardener type paint. I KNOW that is available.

I can get it locally without any problem here in NJ (and everybody thinks California is the place to be!!)

Many stores when they hear 1957 panic and write you off with very little effort put forth to help you. Heck, the larger percentage of the us population weren't yet alive in 1957!

Find a helpful auto paint store and give them your business!

If you cannot find it let me know, I'll verify that I can get it and give you details.
Typically a quart of Single stage with hardener and thinner will set you back about $ 100 Gallons typically cost less than 4 quarts.

Is it possible this paint has been outlawed in California with all of their emission laws on paint products???

Dave

46split · Samba Member Joined: March 23, 2006 Posts: 121

Hello again
We will be using base coat clear coat so im going to see if we can get them to match the ppg codes? If not i may use the glasuret for $600.00 a gallon Sad

I'll let you guys know
karl

djkeev · Posted: Fri Oct 19, 2007 1:29 am Post subject: paint

Good Morning

OK people, these people have what you want at a reasonable price. They will ship to you.

Pick your color
pick your paint type preferences
Order

http://www.tcpglobal.com/autocolorlibrary/

Hope it works for you

Dave

Kombi · Posted: Sat Oct 20, 2007 1:25 pm Post subject:

Kombi · Posted: Fri Oct 26, 2007 11:18 am Post subject:

Update
RM paint - L227 available in Diamont (Base Clear)
and Glasurit Line 55
Painting the exterior you'd need about 2.5 quarts of either paint.
So complete inside and jambs you'd be best to get yourself a full gallon and be safe. my 2 cents
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VWwerks · Posted: Fri Oct 26, 2007 12:41 pm Post subject:

PPG has the code for it, have a dealer call the PPG paint library. I had some strato silver mixed in their Omni line and it is cheap, $30 a quart for MBC base coat. I use Dupont Nason clear over it and it works perfect for an economical paint job.

46split · Samba Member Joined: March 23, 2006 Posts: 121

thank you all for your responces. I had a hell of a week but i have found an exact match from BASF( BASF codes do not drop off like paint shops if they do not sell the color for a long period of time)which has the ability to cross refrence ppg and Sherwin-williams auto paint This link will cross refrence the L227 or the 31550 ppg code.

http://www.sherwin-automotive.com/formula/car_finder.cfm

I think all in for paint clear coat etc under 350.00.
i recieved a sample today and it looks like some of the strato silver cars on the samba, but it seems darker than others ( and has a very very slight green tint to it with silver) but definetly has blue in it. Hopefully when done it will look awsome. I'll send pics
Again thanks
karl

Kombi · Posted: Sat Oct 27, 2007 11:10 am Post subject:

coad · Samba Scapegoat Joined: September 12, 2002 Posts: 7552

Samples can be misleading since they are mixing such a small batch that the machine simply can't dispense the tiny amounts of pigment accurately. I mean, you scale the formula down to where you're talking a 1/4 drop of something and all bets are off.

Spend the money and have them mix at least a pint if you really want to see what the paint is going to look like, especially with a crazy color like Strato Silver.


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