Topic: Leaf Spring Paint Dab Color

[ChrisV289]

I can't tell if these are green or a teal color? A code fastback, power steering and AC. I can get the numbers off if needed.

Thanks ,

Chris

[J_Speegle]

Chris - what's your VIN again?  You can leave the last two or three off.

Have some pictures but don't want to confuse earlier pictures of you car to comment on this picture you have posted

[ChrisV289]

5R09A1523**

[J_Speegle]

5R09A1523**

That is what I thought

Do you happen to know if they are -N springs?

[ChrisV289]

I believe so but will double check

[ChrisV289]

Can confirm the numbers are C4ZA 5556 N 282E4

[J_Speegle]

Can confirm the numbers are C4ZA 5556 N 282E4

Chris thanks for making sure

Here is another -N from 65 rear spring with a larger paint mark sample. I would say a teal though some paperwork/document might refer to it as "green"

Hope this helps

[ChrisV289]

Thanks Jeff, once I get them apart and soak them in evaporust I will post the results.

[mtinkham]

Do we know if the vendor(s) used rattle cans for these types of paint marks, or would they have had a commercial paint gun set up for this marking?

In the overall scheme of life, this detail does not matter...just trying to complete a mental image!!

[jwc66k]

One more time. The identifying paint color was applied by a worn out brush by a union worker who followed instructions and did not care what he did as long as his supervisor didn't say anything.
Jim

[J_Speegle]

Do we know if the vendor(s) used rattle cans for these types of paint marks, or would they have had a commercial paint gun set up for this marking?

In the overall scheme of life, this detail does not matter...just trying to complete a mental image!!

Agree I don't really care - IMHO our first job is to reproduce it faithfully.

The stripes were applied with brushes while the "dots" or "Daubs" in 65-66 appear to be sprayed applied pretty closely. Later years (where the dots were used) appear to be brush from the pictures and examples I've seen

[mtinkham]

One more time. The identifying paint color was applied by a worn out brush by a union worker who followed instructions and did not care what he did as long as his supervisor didn't say anything.
Jim

Jim, you and others are a wealth of knowledge and we all appreciate your time, your help, your guidance and advice, your attention to detail, your expertise, and your dedication - I know I do.  However, your "One more time..." comment is neither helpful nor considerate.  If my questions are mundane and repetitive, I apologize.  How ever, you don't have to answer them - I'm responsible for my ignorance....not you.
I'll bet those union workers had know idea that their work would be scrutinized for decades.

[WT8095]

I'll bet those union workers had no idea that their work would be scrutinized for decades.

Or how little respect they would get for their hard work. I bet those old guys (and gals) get a smile on their face when they see their handiwork still on the road 50+ years later!

[ChrisV289]

Would you say this is about the right shade the leaf springs should be? I soaked the 2 top leafs in evaporust for a day. Seen some restored that appeared lighter. 

[J_Speegle]

Would you say this is about the right shade the leaf springs should be? I soaked the 2 top leafs in evaporust for a day. Seen some restored that appeared lighter.

Using the rusty metal, concrete and other things in the background to contrast I think your in the neighborhood. The darkness with vary depending on how old and used the oil it was dipped in to cool was. Will also darken as you add a protectant