'57 Steering wheel Color

51reutter · Posted: Mon Mar 03, 2008 8:24 am Post subject: '57 Steering wheel Color

Hi,

Can someone help on finding the right color for the steering wheel, colum, gear lever and handbrake, for a 1957 Rag Oval (L378 Prairie Beige)?

Thank you so much

Joao

http://www.wolfsburgwest.com/colors/56l378.html

djkeev · Posted: Mon Mar 03, 2008 8:55 am Post subject:

Hi,

Quick question.

Standard version
or
USA / Deluxe version ??

Dave
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Ghia
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=392473

Vanagon
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?p=6315537#6315537

Beetle
https://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=482968&highlight=74+super+vert

51reutter · Posted: Mon Mar 03, 2008 8:58 am Post subject:

Sorry forgot to mention that.

It's a Deluxe model with red leatherette.

Thanks

Joao

djkeev · Posted: Mon Mar 03, 2008 10:59 am Post subject:

Hi,

There is much discussion and much confusion over original paints.

The original formulas, because of lead removal and tint discontinuation, often don't match the original color but.....
The original colors are most often dirty and faded and......
The documentation on colors used sometimes conflicts or isn't even listed and......
Sometimes two examples of the same car have differences in colors!

That all being said, It is generally accepted that the 57 has Grey Beige # L 472 as its paint on the seat frames and steering wheel assemblies.

here is a link to a poor representation of it but it does have the original formula.

http://www.karmannghia.org/paint_chips/laq_15.gif

IF you have any original paint that isn't badly faded it may be easier to get it color shot at a auto paint store and see what they can do.
IF you go that route and are happy with the result, Please post what they sold you and the mix for others to use as they restore their cars.

Best of Luck to you
Dave
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Ghia
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=392473

Vanagon
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?p=6315537#6315537

Beetle
https://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=482968&highlight=74+super+vert

51reutter · Posted: Mon Mar 03, 2008 12:02 pm Post subject:

Thank you so much for your help Dave.

I will try to get the paint and will tell you how it came out.

Joao

baked beetle · Posted: Mon Mar 03, 2008 2:32 pm Post subject:

Wolfsburg West Has Paint for you.

djkeev · Posted: Mon Mar 03, 2008 3:52 pm Post subject:

Hi,

Yes, I thought of suggesting WW too, but look at his location, He is in Portugal.
International shipment of paint is a very expensive thing to do. It is considered a hazardous product and can only be mailed in the USA if it is so labeled as paint, meets certain volatility standards and then can only be ground shipped.
Not practical to literally "ship" paint overseas.

Dave
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Ghia
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=392473

Vanagon
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?p=6315537#6315537

Beetle
https://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=482968&highlight=74+super+vert

my03yellowv · Samba Member Joined: July 10, 2005 Posts: 420

WOLFSBURG WEST , has it in spray cans and I used it before and it works and looks great....


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