Paint codes, converted to liter/gram

[DMC-81]

Sorry to bump an old thread, but I cannot figure out the "correct" color for my early model facias even after going through a bunch of treads. This thread if I'm reading it correctly is for the October '81 and after lighter, matte finish.

Can someone confirm:
1. My VIN would have had a darker glossy finish; and if so
2. What code can I give to the paint shop?


I can't go by what's currently on the car because they were painted previously (badly). James at DCMH posted these old PPG codes, but it's Greek to me. Is the earlier VIN code on p. 1 and the later lighter, matte code on p. 2?

Thanks!

My understanding from talking to James Espey when I needed the correct early paint code is that the first page is a water based formula (i.e. EHP - Envirobase High Performance), and the second page is the oil based formula. You can see the difference in the "VOC less water" section. I used the MSDS # DBU1 (i.e. Deltron Basecoat) on the second page with a gloss finish when I re-painted my fascias in 2015, as the original method was oil based. It turned out well:



Apparently the Deltron DBU product has been discontinued from PPG in 2017 (announcement HERE ) so your paint supplier will have to match/ convert it to the paint system they use.

[Boxbot]

Thanks for your help! Here is the photo of the paint information from the member who based it off your car.

I'll post some photos when I get it back from the shop!

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[Boxbot]

I appear to have the same problem that others have mentioned. My painter needs a conversion to DuPont code for the early style bumpers and I don't see it anywhere. Can anyone help?