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02/20/21 10:06 AM
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Was Bahama Blue the only blue used in 68 B body dash frames? The pictures I have seen make it look like the dash frame is a little darker than the pads. Anyone have a picture of a blue 68 dash in a B5 car? I'm doing a color change and need a reference. Any info on paint codes would be helpful as well. Thanks in advance!

Re: Blue dash [Re: 68SportSatvert] #2890952
02/20/21 12:02 PM
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My old paint books list Bahama for '68 & Baltic for '69 suede finishes.
1968 - Ditzler 13448, DuPont 9505LH
1969 - Ditzler 13705, DuPont 9643LH "with flattener added".

Currently have a '68; my '69 was many years back, so I can't compare them side by side.
I don't recall there being much difference, but as far as the dash frame vs other interior pieces, color accuracy was apparently not a critical concern...

Re: Blue dash [Re: topside] #2891324
02/21/21 09:01 AM
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I’m repainting a 68 and a 69. I got the paint from instrument Speciality. They are different colors like you say buy have not sprayed it to see the difference.

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PERFECT! Thanks!

Re: Blue dash [Re: 68SportSatvert] #2891434
02/21/21 12:31 PM
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I'll add that the dash, ashtray, & steering column should have a rough-ish texture, kinda similar to 400-grit sandpaper.
Most folks get that wrong and it ends up too smooth & shiny.
Experiment with reduction, PSI & distance.

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02/23/21 09:07 PM
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Thanks! Mine has a padded ashtray about will be the same as the pads.







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