58GreenMackB Posted July 13, 2017 Share Posted July 13, 2017 I have a 1958 B Model. Can anyone tell me paint code for the original red color? It appears to look like the truck below. I will post some pictures of the leftover paint on the frame tomorrow to better show it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kscarbel2 Posted July 13, 2017 Share Posted July 13, 2017 Kirker Chemical-produced Mack "standard red", Mack part number 312SX15P2 (gallon), isn't still available from your local Mack brand distributor? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
58GreenMackB Posted July 15, 2017 Author Share Posted July 15, 2017 Thanks for the info! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kscarbel2 Posted July 15, 2017 Share Posted July 15, 2017 Some customers like Kirker Chemical's "Kirkalite" hardener for the Mack paint. (Mack Trucks part number 312SX159P2 - pint). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timmyb Posted July 15, 2017 Share Posted July 15, 2017 I've had good luck with the computer colour matching thingy that paint shops have nowadays. Just painted the inside of my cab, just took a bit of trim down and they did the rest. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maddog13407 Posted July 15, 2017 Share Posted July 15, 2017 anyone have the actual code? as I'm sure the Mack number is worthless now a days with Volvo in the picture. Mack had about three different reds Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kscarbel2 Posted July 15, 2017 Share Posted July 15, 2017 16 minutes ago, Maddog13407 said: anyone have the actual code? as I'm sure the Mack number is worthless now a days with Volvo in the picture. Mack had about three different reds There was only one Mack red in the days of the B model. I'm curious if this gentleman's local Mack brand distributor still offers it (312SX15P2 - gallon container). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j hancock Posted July 15, 2017 Share Posted July 15, 2017 Some old PPG info indicates their code for 1958 Mack red was 71046. I have no idea if the 71046 would still be a valid number or could be crossed to another manufacturer. Glancing at other year Mack reds show different PPG codes. Just a different number or different mix? Quote JimIt doesn't cost anything to pay attention. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maddog13407 Posted July 16, 2017 Share Posted July 16, 2017 at some point in the 80's or 90's they came out with 'New Mack Red' Kscarbel can chime in. I know this color isn't even close and it way darker Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kscarbel2 Posted July 16, 2017 Share Posted July 16, 2017 10 hours ago, Maddog13407 said: at some point in the 80's or 90's they came out with 'New Mack Red' Kscarbel can chime in. I know this color isn't even close and it way darker You're right, but it was never popular. And we soon switched from limited color options with Dupont (Imron an option) to PPG with numerous color options. I myself preferred the Sherwin-Williams automotive finishes that we uniquely used at the Hayward plant. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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