CMP Paint Mixes

Gerry Boucher · #1 17-10-06, 16:50

HI,
I'm looking to paint my 1944 C60L in correct or least as correct as possible Canadain colours. It is in need of a paint job which had been done with US OD. Can anyone let me know if they have a paint colour mix I could try. From what I have learned our clolours were somewhat drown in colour rather than the overly green US Khaki. Any help will be appreciated.
Cheers,
Gerry

Geoff Winnington-Ball (RIP) · #2 17-10-06, 17:30

This search will yield a few results:

http://www.mapleleafup.org/forums/se...der=descending

Phil Waterman · #3 18-10-06, 00:40

What ever the paint if you are going to have it mixed, have them mix up a pint or quart first and get them to write down on the can what the mix ratios were and then do a spray test. Paint some spare parts and a flat panel be sure to prime with the same color primer you will use on the whole truck. If the color comes out right once it dries and sits for a few days. Then take a sample back with you along with mix ratios they wrote down and have them mix the amount you need. You'll probably spend $25 for this test but I can tell you from experience that the effort is worth it.

Last time I repainted my HUP it came out a very different color than it was supposed and I didn’t have anyway of holding their feet to the fire. Result my BEAST has been the wrong color for 20 years now. Used good paint DuPont Centari so it has not faded.

Gerry Boucher · #4 18-10-06, 03:31

Thanks Phil,
Thats a great idea, I will make sure to fullow your suggestion.
Cheers,
Gerry