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Paint Code
Posted: Wed Nov 02, 2022 4:11 pm
by tomreneau
Anyone happen to have a modern paint code for the Gull Gray (Gear) and the Silver French Gray (Interior) colors?
Re: Paint Code
Posted: Thu Nov 03, 2022 9:17 pm
by 2356
Gull Gray should be a standard color. The interiors of our Huey’s were Gulll Gray.
Re: Paint Code
Posted: Fri Nov 04, 2022 6:13 am
by 8342
Wouldn't it depend on who makes the paint?
The same color from different manufatures using a different name.
Stewart system has four shades of grey but none that you mention.
For the interior of mine I used their Dawn Grey with good resultes.
I painted the gear legs white.
Rick
Re: Paint Code
Posted: Sat Nov 05, 2022 6:33 am
by tomreneau
Beautiful panel. There can only be one color that matches 1949 Factory original regardless of paint manufacturer.
Re: Paint Code
Posted: Sat Nov 05, 2022 10:16 pm
by 2356
The military gull gray will ha a FS number and should be matchable.
Re: Paint Code
Posted: Sat Feb 11, 2023 2:25 pm
by 6183
Gull Gray Paint available today for gear legs
PPG 30153 '47 Birch Grey
DuPont Imron Gull Gray (55137U)
Not sure about the costs, but I think the PPG is a lacquer not a urethane as is Imron. Lacquer is going to be lesser expensive.
French Silver Gray available today for interior components
Here's the better priced one, the French Silver Gray is very very close to Krylon Castle Rock Silver Gray aerosol canned paint. Your Lowes or Ace Hardware stores should carry it.