DeepVoid Posted November 29, 2014 Share Posted November 29, 2014 I'm going on with restoring a 550B press, and would like to repaint its body and restore its blue to the original glory. Is somebody out there who can tell me what is the exact color code of the famous "Blue Dillon"? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
z40acp Posted November 29, 2014 Share Posted November 29, 2014 I think another thread said it was Ford blue they used on their motors. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aircooled6racer Posted November 29, 2014 Share Posted November 29, 2014 Hello: I have used Ford engine blue on some other things and it matches very well. Thanks, Eric Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Youngeyes Posted November 29, 2014 Share Posted November 29, 2014 http://www.brianenos.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=98798 Ford blue confirmed by el jeffe.. his very own self.. "Yes - Dillon blue is Ford Motor blue."be Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moonman16 Posted November 29, 2014 Share Posted November 29, 2014 (edited) "OLD" Ford Motor Blue, there is also a "NEW" Ford Motor Blue. Check auto parts/paint store. OLD FORD MOTOR BLUE IS WHAT YOU WANT. Edited November 29, 2014 by moonman16 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clipper Posted November 30, 2014 Share Posted November 30, 2014 Wonder if I should paint my Lee Classic Turret sitting on the bench behind my 550B? My RockChucker is so old the paint is almost gone, but I can still see a little green. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimMc Posted November 30, 2014 Share Posted November 30, 2014 some auto body supply places or body shops have a optical reader that can read the color and give out a paint mix code. They use it to match faded paint. or at least they used to. Its been a few year since I have seen one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeepVoid Posted November 30, 2014 Author Share Posted November 30, 2014 I really thank you guys for the hints, I'm going after "Old Ford Motor Blue", get its Pantone value, and see if I can find it for online purchasing. Thank you all again! :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bkreutz Posted November 30, 2014 Share Posted November 30, 2014 Why don't you let Dillon restore it? They might even replace the frame with a new (painted) one. Worth a call to see what they say. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeinctown Posted December 1, 2014 Share Posted December 1, 2014 some auto body supply places or body shops have a optical reader that can read the color and give out a paint mix code. They use it to match faded paint. or at least they used to. Its been a few year since I have seen one. The problem with automotive paint, unless it is in a premix rattle can, it is SUPER EXPENSIVE. The government has created so many regulations that even the cheap enamel isn't so cheap anymore. I had to buy some last year and would have spent almost $300 on the cheap stuff, so I just bought a decent grade base/clear and spent $500 instead. Should be able to get the blue from the local parts store, and if that fails, a place like Summit racing would have it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moonman16 Posted December 1, 2014 Share Posted December 1, 2014 The "OLD FORD BLUE" Engine Paint is available in spray cans. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham Smith Posted December 2, 2014 Share Posted December 2, 2014 Wanna have some fun? Paint it the same color as a Lee and then post pictures of the new press Lee has come out with. Surprise your neighbors. Confuse your dog. Endless fun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeepVoid Posted December 2, 2014 Author Share Posted December 2, 2014 Why don't you let Dillon restore it? They might even replace the frame with a new (painted) one. Worth a call to see what they say. I'm in Italy, I think it could be very expensive to ask for a restore, not to mention a full body replacement. God only knows how much I'd like to live in US... :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeepVoid Posted December 2, 2014 Author Share Posted December 2, 2014 Wanna have some fun? Paint it the same color as a Lee and then post pictures of the new press Lee has come out with. Surprise your neighbors. Confuse your dog. Endless fun. INSANELY WICKED!!! :devil: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Currently Posted December 3, 2014 Share Posted December 3, 2014 RCBS green or Hornady red ... there are some evil people here! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colbyjack Posted January 31, 2015 Share Posted January 31, 2015 Old Ford blue... Does auto zone carry it or should I check Walmart?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarge Posted January 31, 2015 Share Posted January 31, 2015 Wrap it in blue painters tape Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmorris Posted January 31, 2015 Share Posted January 31, 2015 (edited) It looks pretty close to the "old" ford blue on the chassis of my 8n. A lot lighter than the dark blue from more recent years. Edited January 31, 2015 by jmorris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prebaned Posted February 8, 2015 Share Posted February 8, 2015 (edited) Legend claims Dillon Percision blue is old ford motor blue. Dillon even claims this is their touch up paint. I tried it and it's not even close. It is blue, but that's it. It's a tightly held secret on the color code as the frames are powder coated and the plastics are injected molded. There is a code for both. You will not get it from Dillon. You can computer color match it with around 95% accuracy and have Sherwin Williams make it for you in rattle can form. As far as plastic parts, die boxes and Akro bins color, forget a paint code. They all vary depending on vendor producing them and they are injected molded with the plastic media colored. Akro-mills will not even sell you the Dillon color bins they make for them. Your cheapest, fastest non custom and locally sourced paint I found that is a extremely scary close match is Rust-Oleum Painter's Touch 2X Paint Satin Oasis. Remember if your trying to match a powder coated frame or injected molded plastic part with enamel spray paint, your chasing the dragon. This is the best match off the shelf enamel spray paint out there and compliments both coloring technology's perfectly in the middle. Not 100% match of the powder coat color, (lighter) Not 100% of the injected molded plastic parts color, (darker) And by lighter and darker I mean so slightly off that different angles and lighting I can barely see any difference. Found on the shelf at your favorite large chain home improvement center store. My quest has ended after many failed attempts and my hope is someone else will not have to suffer the trials tribunes and pains I have. I am now satisfied with the end result and can sleep well. And I don't care what anybody says, this is my story and I'm sticking with it. Old ford motor blue in middle. Good luck and live long. Edited February 8, 2015 by Prebaned Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lukedrywalker Posted April 27, 2017 Share Posted April 27, 2017 I found the Ford blue!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!http://paintref.com/cgi-bin/colorcodedisplay.cgi?gncl=Blue&manuf=Ford Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trickg Posted October 7, 2019 Share Posted October 7, 2019 (edited) I thought I’d update this thread with my own experience today. I fabricated a bullet tray from something else that was plastic and painted it with Rust-Olium 2X primer/paint in Oasis Satin Blue. This is my observation: it’s close, and it’s a near match for the plastic boxes the Dillon conversion kits and dies come in, but it’s a fair bit lighter than the color of the press itself. Perhaps the press really is painted in old Ford motor Blue: Edited October 7, 2019 by trickg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prebaned Posted October 7, 2019 Share Posted October 7, 2019 Well if you want exact, powder coat is the only way.The cats out of the bag.Mollycoddle blue PWS-3016/Wrinkle Prismatic powders.The twist is, they have "discontinued" this color.Read into that as much as you like, but it's pretty obvious they have been tapped by the powers to be.Sent from my SM-G892A using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trickg Posted October 7, 2019 Share Posted October 7, 2019 From what I see with the things on my reloading bench, even Dillon isn't consistent across their product line on the color of blue they use. I have the press mounted tool kit that includes the die wrench and allen wrenches, and the blue rubberization on the angle of allen wrenches isn't the same color of blue as the press, nor are the plastic boxes that the dies and conversion kits come in. I mounted my bullet tray solution this morning, but I didn't take a pic of it yet - I'll do that and post it up here later. It's not so far off that it's distracting, but it could stand to be a touch darker. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trickg Posted October 7, 2019 Share Posted October 7, 2019 Here's a couple of pics of my makeshift bullet tray (temporary - I'm getting a real one for Christmas) that I painted with Rust-Oleum Oasis Blue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaypap Posted October 14, 2019 Share Posted October 14, 2019 On 11/29/2014 at 8:39 PM, Clipper said: Wonder if I should paint my Lee Classic Turret sitting on the bench behind my 550B? My RockChucker is so old the paint is almost gone, but I can still see a little green. Thats one way to triple the value. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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