GM Holden Paint Codes

[Glenn 'Stinky' Stankevicius]

I found this on the GMH Torana forum, a good resource I think.

http://www.uniquecarsandparts.com.au/colour_codes_gmh_A-L.htm

and

http://www.uniquecarsandparts.com.au/colour_codes_gmh_M-Z.htm

[Geoff_K]

Hi Guys,
Not so sure about FE-FC colours.  Tried to find my car colour "Desert Tan", and it was not there!
Geoff_K

[RET]

Very light on in the early Holden colours - Ascot Grey, Olinda Green and Wangarra Grey are the only FE-FC ones I saw in there, and there were only a couple earlier (48-FJ).

Wasn't that the site where the bloke got bent all out of shape over links to "his" video content?

cheers
RET

[Glenn 'Stinky' Stankevicius]

I found Forrestor Green  :P

Wasn't that the site where the bloke got bent all out of shape over links to "his" video content?

We'd better not tell him then, it's not like I copied it and posted it here.

I thought the link would help as it gives the info for modern codes, when I called the number for PPG as RET recommended the guy gave me a couple of codes to use which are listed in the tables.

[FATBOY]

just wondering what the paint code for wedgewood blue is
cheers fatboy

[Papa Smurf]

GMH code 0115 (pre 73 colour chart)

[Sheriff]

Would anyone have the recipe for Castle Grey Paint code 7698.   Went to Metro Refinishers to get some mixed only to find that their national computer record has no listing for Castle Grey 7698 nor for Corsair Tan 7699.    :-[   Mike

[Geoff_K]

Mike,
Balm Paints, Refinish Tint System, Formulas (about 1966 Booklet) provides the following detail
Castle Grey
- 7698
Tinter   Setting
1012  227
0300  255
0334  256
1019  269
1012  500
DUCO Formula (DULUX in Fleet Section)
Group 1  CASB 149
Don't ask me to explain, I am not a painter
Cheers,
Geoff_K

[Sheriff]

Thanks a lot for that Geoff.....Mike.

[Sheriff]

Thanks Geoff and RET for your help.  Have been on to PPG and have been given the following Formulas for Corsair Tan and Castle Grey for anyone who might be interested.
DULON ACRYLIC FORMULA FOR CASTLE GREY - for 1 litre quantity.
Tinter   Settings
A020    945.1
A516   1029.2
A311   1040.7
A129   1052.1

CORSAIR TAN - again for 1 litre
Tinter   Settings
A020   323.8
A129   393.7
A515   857.5
A695  1015.4

Hope this helps someone.  Cheers,  Mike.

[FEHOLDEN]

Thanks for that Mike

You have saved me much mucking around. My car is the opposite of yours ie:castle grey roof and flash with corasir tan body so when I come to paint it later this year I already know where to look ;D ;D ;D
I now have this thread saved in favorites.

Denis

[hrpremier]

Hi All.  I know that a lot of people have a request such as the one i am making but I lloked at a FC Sedan yesterday nad was hoping someone could give me a clue as to if the paint was original and if not the what should it be.  The plate reads: BODY ID: FC225-8701-S, TRIM: 197-653, PAINT: 253-2047. 
I believe the "2047" refers to the green located as the main body colour being OLINDA GREEN but could not find a reference to the "253". The car is black over green and the black is fading and can see the same colour green under neath.  Was this normal in the painting process to paint over the main colour with another.  The plate also has what appears to be stamped 10P in the lower right hand corner? Any reference? I presume the FC225 is FC BODY SPECIAL SEDAN - 8701 is build number from factory in SYDNEY "S".  If this is incorrect also please advise. It was last registered expiring in May 1980 so rough from lying around but a good solid body and appears to be a dry chassis.

Thanks in advance

Jase

[mcl1959]

Jase, the car is originally a one colour Olinda Green car - the black was added later to liven it up a bit, the fact the the black is now wearing through shows that it was just a flash over, maybe by a car yard to make a sale.
The 253 refers to the type of paint - nitrocellulose lacquer.

I believe you will find that the word in the bottom right corner is "TOP" - this is where the second colour is stamped if it had one from the factory.
You are correct with your body number interpretation.

If you go back to look, can you find the chassis number as well please

Regards  Ken

[hrpremier]

Thanks Ken.  Were there many Specials that were the one colour.  I thought it was only (Business) standard sedan that were the one colour.  Am I correct that the 225 refers to a special or has it had badges and strips put on it to dress it up?Also how can i tell the year of the vehicle.  Is it simply by the build number and if so what were the changeover points.  Cheers All

[RET]

Pull together all the details of your car and punch them into the ID plate decoder.

It will tell you everything you're asking. But yes, 225 is a Special Sedan. The chassis number or the original engine number can be used to date the car with reasonable accuracy.

cheer
RET

[bootsy]

Hello from NZ, Would anyone have the recipe for Cabot Grey, I cant seem to get any formulas or even find a colour swatch to match from over here for anything older than 1961.

[paddyfc58]

Had a look on the list couldnt find a code for dark blue grey. I want to get a sample to see how the colour would look.Does anyone know what code it  would be or do you use old code which is 2538030.

thanks Paddy

[Fc1958]

Ok , my mate did some running around (ppg) for a test can of Cape Ivory and from what we can tell , if you contact Sentry Automotive Solutions, in sydney they use to make all the old holden paint that you use to buy by the 1ltr can. hope this helps someone.

[paddyfc58]

Hi,

Do you have a number for them as yellow pages doesnt seem to have them listed.

Went to the local paint shop and they said if i had a bolt with some paint on it they could match it. unfortunately i have none and if i did find one 50 years of aging probably wouldnt be a good comparison.

[chrisgray]

Hi, I know this is an old thread but was hopeing it could be helpful.
I am looking to paint my car Barbados Green 15827/1C011 (1974), I have spoken to PPG and they are not able to find this colour at all. Does anyone know what the International standard code is or should PPG really be able to find this easily?
Thanks