65 Coupe interior trim paint

[Dave K.]

My 65 red on red coupe is the first non black interior car that I've owned. The car is a 65 coupe with exterior paint code 900UU (St. Louis body) and interior trim code 407 (red vinyl). I recently replaced the windshield and have the interior metal surround trim off and want to repaint. Noticed the side and top pieces are glossy red and the bottom is a flat rather red oxide color. This jibes with the paint finishes described in the 65 judging manual. Eyebrow pads and the center console plate are a matching red oxide looking color. Looks very much like the color of red oxide lacquer or enamel primer.


Is there a comparable Krylon lacquer paint color for the trim sides and top piece and another for the bottom piece? It appears that the side and top pieces could be the rally red lacquer that matches the exterior paint code 900UU?

Regards,
Dave K. 33108

[William C.]

Re: 65 Coupe interior trim paint

Dave I can't give you a complete answer, but the '65 Corvette interior color callout from PPG is shown on the attachment. You may be able to match the colors to a spray can, or some auto parts stores can do a special mix and put it in a rattle can or three as needed for gloss variation.009.jpg007.jpg

[Dick W.]

Re: 65 Coupe interior trim paint

I have taken the pieces I wanted to paint to my local PPG jobber and had him scan and mix the color. Some of them can put it in a rattle can for you. I use an airbrush. The last one I did, I was repairing a scratch that I had made on the dash. I airbrushed the scratch with very light coats, and made it disappear. Perfect match.