Decisions, decisions…
Visiting Linear Blocking Tools to choose the final colour. I had extensively researched colour library files, and had kind assistance from Mrs. Linda Doll of the PPG colour library. As it turns out, PPG claims to be the original supplier of Olive paint to Aston Martin, however, when they switched to 2K paint systems, with basecoat/clearcoat, they changed the formulas to include Pearl as an effect, which is not correct for a 1960’s car. That is why I never found thier samples to look correct, and they were also “too green.” A colour plate from Aston Martin Heritage arrived, and it turns out to be a 2K Dupont offering, which also didn’t llook right to me. I trusted my gut after visiting the Dezer Collection to see FBH 207G in Olive, so I pursued more avenues. Finally, the PPG UK formula arrived the day before I flew to Wisconsin, and the stars aligned. We viewed some scenes from OHMSS to get the muse. The item in the photo that looks like a TV remote is a Sun Gun, which replicates outdoor lighting.
….And here is our winner! When I walked in to the shop, I spotted this panel right away and knew that this was our choice. Not to prejudice my decision, Colten had taped over the labels, and after I selected this one, it turned out to be the PPG UK formula. You see, Pearl Effect has a very coarse metallic, which makes the colour look very bright. That’s not how 1960’s cars looked in period. The metallics in the PPG Deltron formula are much finer, and give a subtle metallic effect, which yields an elegant finish. There was a great deal of research and trial and error involved, but, in the end, it was my experience and memory of seeing the DBS on the big screen as a youngster., and my intuition told me that this was our colour!
Bagged, tagged, and ready to paint….
Painted!
These are the first photos that were sent to us from the spray booth. I wish that I could have been in there with her, but duty called, and I left her in the competent hands of Colten Davidson, and he did not disappoint. My belief here is that I made the right decision on Colten, the colour, and the finish coat upcoming….
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