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RareAir Samba Member
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Posted: Thu Dec 14, 2017 11:21 am Post subject: Re: Color for gas tank - Oval Beetle |
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billb wrote: |
This is an old thread but I wanted to give it a bump for anyone looking for L29 Blue Gray.
TCP Global (http://www.tcpglobal.com) had an exact paint match from a part and it was around $85 (plus shipping).
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What paint line did you use and color code? _________________ 1947 Typ 11a
1954 Typ 117
1956 Typ 151
1959 Typ 117
1959 Typ 265
1961 356B
1966 Typ 151
1966 Typ 241 |
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billb Samba Member
Joined: October 23, 2005 Posts: 369 Location: Austin, Texas
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Posted: Thu Dec 14, 2017 12:42 pm Post subject: Re: Color for gas tank - Oval Beetle |
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RareAir wrote: |
billb wrote: |
This is an old thread but I wanted to give it a bump for anyone looking for L29 Blue Gray.
TCP Global (http://www.tcpglobal.com) had an exact paint match from a part and it was around $85 (plus shipping).
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What paint line did you use and color code? |
I don't know the exact paint line but it's acrylic urethane. TCP blends their own brand paint. Here's what was on my quote and photos of the can. Sonny at TCP Global was really helpful on getting it all together.
RSP AU-B-QT
1952-60 VW CODE L29 (FUEL TANK COLOR)
TCP0104217 BLUE GRAY
RSP AU4001-HP
ACRYLIC URETHANE HARDENER HALF PINT CAN
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Navydave73 Samba Member
Joined: March 09, 2017 Posts: 414 Location: Alta Loma/Los Angeles
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Posted: Tue May 08, 2018 8:29 pm Post subject: Re: Color for gas tank - Oval Beetle |
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I live in Southern California. I would have to travel to another state to get the paint by code that you all are using. I am a Jeep guy also, and the pictures in this thread are close to a Jeep color, Anvil. So here is my 1960 tank painted 2015 Jeep Wrangler Anvil. Close enough for me.....i could have lightened it up a bit with white, i guess. But....it is pretty.
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Navydave73 Samba Member
Joined: March 09, 2017 Posts: 414 Location: Alta Loma/Los Angeles
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Posted: Tue May 08, 2018 8:33 pm Post subject: Re: Color for gas tank - Oval Beetle |
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More pictures
We still plan to color sand and put a couple more coats on there. My boy will probably spill gas at some point, the more layers of paint the better. |
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FritzCP Samba Member
Joined: October 23, 2005 Posts: 463 Location: Wisconsin
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Posted: Sat Jan 19, 2019 3:49 pm Post subject: Re: Color for gas tank - Oval Beetle |
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I matched and sprayed my Original to the 1960 beetle gas tank color to a dupont book stock color in Nason 2k SS urethane named:
Dupont DS 174
this is also known as DUCO 73605
so if your looking for an off the shelf code in modern Dupont paint formula with no custom matching naecessay, there you have it! I hope this is helpful.
This color was also used on 60-61 chevrolet truck interior panels.
repainted
crazy how the lighting effects the look of te color. this is the exact same tank _________________ Fritz Custom Products
Fritz 10 - Tin Screw Torquer
Fritz 124 - Crank Pulley Puller
Fritz 70 - 6306 Bearing Puller
Fritz 44 - Dizzy Puller |
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sweden Samba Member
Joined: May 30, 2006 Posts: 227 Location: sweden
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Posted: Thu Feb 21, 2019 1:03 pm Post subject: Re: Color for gas tank - Oval Beetle |
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1949 to april 1951, the gas tank is painted in the car's body color.
May 1951 to August 1955 gray / blue, not black.
I repainted 5 pre 55 fueltanks for some month ago.
And to get the right color i tok my very untuched fueltank from my oval march 1953 and vent to my friend that is carpainter.
He have the latest model of color camera, soo we cleaned one untuched spot under the fueltank.
And he get an match that was one of the best result he ever had with the camera.
Then he put the camera in his computer and after 30 second it found an match.
When i brought the fueltank to him he immediately said that it is a RAL color.
But the problem with RAL colors, like all other colors, all manufacturers have shade differences.
And it´s different if you choose a water based or solution-based paint.
So you can´t just go on a color code or RAL color and think it will be exactly the same from different color manufacters.
He worked with Dupont or as the new brandname is Cromax.
Here you see the different against the black color.
The fueltank colour is blue/grey. Not black
Here is one repainted tank beside the original untuched tank.
The new painted tank above the original -53 tank.
Only half of the original tank is washed and polisched.
New painted to left.
Soo this color is correct up to august 1955 _________________ Me and my sons cars Typ1 -49 -50 -51 -52 -52 -53 -53 -54 -55 -55 -56 -56 -57 -58 cab -64 cab
T3 TriStar airride with Audi 1,8T engine and Porsche 996 gearbox. |
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sonoma_vw Samba Member
Joined: May 19, 2013 Posts: 464 Location: Sonoma County
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Posted: Fri Mar 27, 2020 12:19 pm Post subject: Re: Color for gas tank - Oval Beetle |
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I’ve read the thread, but still looking for either a PPG or AXALTA paint code for L29 blue gray. BillB’s tank color from TCP Global looks dead accurate, but I understand their codes wouldn’t help anyone else using a different paint brand. (Like PPG or Axalta)
Anyone have either? Thanks. |
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Simon3 Samba Member
Joined: February 27, 2004 Posts: 84 Location: Solihull, UK
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Posted: Sat Mar 28, 2020 4:29 am Post subject: Re: Color for gas tank - Oval Beetle |
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Colour looks correct, paint finish is wrong.
Should be a semi-matt finish not a Gloss.
Look at any original car, the paint is not shiny.
People polish them over time which does change the finish. |
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Dan22 Samba Member
Joined: August 30, 2019 Posts: 464 Location: Battle Ground, WA
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Posted: Sat Mar 28, 2020 10:18 am Post subject: Re: Color for gas tank - Oval Beetle |
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Does anybody have a modern color match for this shade. Sorry but it does not look like the others 1956 and up with lighter blue/gray. This is the color I recall on my original '55. Thanks!
sweden wrote: |
1949 to april 1951, the gas tank is painted in the car's body color.
May 1951 to August 1955 gray / blue, not black.
I repainted 5 pre 55 fueltanks for some month ago.
And to get the right color i tok my very untuched fueltank from my oval march 1953 and vent to my friend that is carpainter.
He have the latest model of color camera, soo we cleaned one untuched spot under the fueltank.
And he get an match that was one of the best result he ever had with the camera.
Then he put the camera in his computer and after 30 second it found an match.
When i brought the fueltank to him he immediately said that it is a RAL color.
But the problem with RAL colors, like all other colors, all manufacturers have shade differences.
And it´s different if you choose a water based or solution-based paint.
So you can´t just go on a color code or RAL color and think it will be exactly the same from different color manufacters.
He worked with Dupont or as the new brandname is Cromax.
Here you see the different against the black color.
The fueltank colour is blue/grey. Not black
New painted to left.
Soo this color is correct up to august 1955 |
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Srecko Samba Member
Joined: August 03, 2009 Posts: 159 Location: Adelaide - South Australia
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Posted: Sat Mar 28, 2020 8:38 pm Post subject: Re: Color for gas tank - Oval Beetle |
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correct color is blue grey and not black. All replacement tanks were painted black. |
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67 Florida Deluxe Samba Purist
Joined: June 21, 2005 Posts: 7987 Location: Gainesville and Tampa, Florida
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67 Florida Deluxe Samba Purist
Joined: June 21, 2005 Posts: 7987 Location: Gainesville and Tampa, Florida
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2Dokas Samba Member
Joined: October 09, 2004 Posts: 752 Location: Santa Cruz, CA
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Posted: Sun Mar 29, 2020 10:45 am Post subject: Re: Color for gas tank - Oval Beetle |
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any rattle can options? Sorry to ask,
Peter _________________ 87 Doka 2WD Ej22,
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Dan22 Samba Member
Joined: August 30, 2019 Posts: 464 Location: Battle Ground, WA
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Posted: Sun Mar 29, 2020 10:58 am Post subject: Re: Color for gas tank - Oval Beetle |
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Srecko wrote: |
correct color is blue grey and not black. All replacement tanks were painted black. |
I understand. I just see that color as a darker shade. He states it is pre-1956 model year and original.
Thanks! _________________ 1-0900722 die langsame grüne Schildkröte
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sweden Samba Member
Joined: May 30, 2006 Posts: 227 Location: sweden
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Posted: Sun Mar 29, 2020 11:56 am Post subject: Re: Color for gas tank - Oval Beetle |
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There are different colors depending on the year.
- 1951 april it´s painted in the same color as the body.
1951 may to 1955 July is´t dark blue-gray.
After 1955 august 6 is´t light blue-gray. _________________ Me and my sons cars Typ1 -49 -50 -51 -52 -52 -53 -53 -54 -55 -55 -56 -56 -57 -58 cab -64 cab
T3 TriStar airride with Audi 1,8T engine and Porsche 996 gearbox. |
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Dan22 Samba Member
Joined: August 30, 2019 Posts: 464 Location: Battle Ground, WA
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Posted: Sun Mar 29, 2020 3:00 pm Post subject: Re: Color for gas tank - Oval Beetle |
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sweden wrote: |
There are different colors depending on the year.
- 1951 april it´s painted in the same color as the body.
1951 may to 1955 July is´t dark blue-gray.
After 1955 august 6 is´t light blue-gray. |
Thank you Sweden. Have you found a good modern matched color for the dark blue-gray?
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ANelson Samba Member
Joined: November 27, 2015 Posts: 3 Location: Laguna Niguel, CA
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Posted: Wed Apr 14, 2021 7:16 am Post subject: Re: Color for gas tank - Oval Beetle |
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So much information I am so confused. Is the L29 Blue Grey correct for a 56 bug gas tank? Anyone?? |
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sweden Samba Member
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Posted: Wed Apr 14, 2021 8:18 am Post subject: Re: Color for gas tank - Oval Beetle |
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ANelson wrote: |
So much information I am so confused. Is the L29 Blue Grey correct for a 56 bug gas tank? Anyone?? |
Yes. _________________ Me and my sons cars Typ1 -49 -50 -51 -52 -52 -53 -53 -54 -55 -55 -56 -56 -57 -58 cab -64 cab
T3 TriStar airride with Audi 1,8T engine and Porsche 996 gearbox. |
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aa390392 Samba Member
Joined: March 28, 2007 Posts: 3602 Location: So.Cal
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Posted: Sat Jul 10, 2021 9:40 am Post subject: Re: Color for gas tank - Oval Beetle |
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2Dokas wrote: |
any rattle can options? Sorry to ask,
Peter |
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55 ragtop
56 delux sedan
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mynameismud Samba Member
Joined: October 23, 2002 Posts: 5923 Location: Middle of a corn field
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Posted: Tue Feb 15, 2022 12:04 pm Post subject: Re: Color for gas tank - Oval Beetle |
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aa390392 wrote: |
2Dokas wrote: |
any rattle can options? Sorry to ask,
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I just rattle canned mine Krylon Smoke Grey. Not perfect..but a heck of a lot better than it was. Plus, tank is far from perfect so all good.
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