Strata Blue paint codes

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Strata Blue paint codes

Post by AFM38A1 » Mon Mar 14, 2022 3:01 pm

I know this has likely been covered before...
I'm restoring my A1 in USAF Strata Blue.

I tried a sample of Gillespie/RAPCO in semi gloss 25045.
While it looks okay on my testcard, when examined and photographed in direct sunlight, it comes out several shades too light.

Would LVP or PPG be anydifferent?

I have a PPG code of 17634.
Does anyone know if that is gloss?

Any advice welcome.
M38A1 MD 82551. Built 3/1955. Purchased in Nov. 2021.
Former owner/restorer of 1977 Jeep CJ-5 Renegade Levis Edition.
All stock w/factory V-8. Used as a daily driver for 7 years.


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