918 Orange (PPG)

[Rich1]

Has anyone painted their 240Z the 918 Orange using PPG paint? I believe the PPG color code is 60636.

Was it close to the original color right out of the can?..or did you modify it to match?

Edited October 5, 2010 by Rich1

[a7dz]

yes make sure you use the leaded formula

[Rich1]

I didn't think you could get the 'leaded' version. Aren't all paints now lead free?

[lonetreesteve]

I prefer the Dupont Chromo-based paints. My son and I used to have a '71 with 918 Orange. It was painted with a 2-stage paint process using Dupont Chromo-base paint and then the clear was applied. Here are a few pictures of the car shortly before we sold it in 2007:

[Rich1]

PPG lists this color as "Mexican Orange"--I've also seen it labled 'New Sight'--but can't recall where.

How consistent are PPG colors across their product lines? Is there a color difference whether you use Deltron or Omni?

[pwd]

Paints are constantly in a state of flux. As new paint brands are introduced, so are the tints. Not sure how the chemists do it, but for "legacy" vehicles the old color formulas must be recalculated. I figure after several paint generations what was once "1971-73 Datsun 918 Orange" may not be what PPG would mix up today.

I have a Hood Inspection Lid from an original 918 Orange car that I compounded and polished out to use as a reference when I paint my car (if I choose Orange). I can take it by my local auto paint store and have them read it on their color analyzer and compare it against their current PPG Deltron/Delstar formulations for accuracy, if you'd like.

[Carl Beck]

If your really picky - you have to have a few test panels sprayed first.. then adjustments to the mix can be made before you spray the car.

FWIW,

Carl B.

[a7dz]

I bought the PPG two years ago in the leaded version. I do not know if it has lead or not but, it sure looks good. The other formula is no where close.

[Oiluj]

That is one lovely orange Z Steve. It's so shiney! Do you have to wear sunglasses to protect your eyes from the glare? Truely a car to be proud of...

[lonetreesteve]

Thank you, Julio. My son and I miss the Orange Z since we sold it over 3 years ago.