CS455

Hey Folks,

New to this. Trying to pick out a Factory color for my 1970 442. I like the blue shown in this picture. For you experts out there, is this "Twilight Blue Metalic"?

Thanks

1969w3155

Looks like it to me, Twilight Blue Poly...Poly indicating "metallic".

Lady72nRob71

Sharp color for sure!

btrbill

When did they start using Viking Blue, paint code 26? That is what is on my 1971 tree-crushed convertible...

1970cs

1970 Toronado only, 1971/72 on all?

Pat

stevengerard

Yep, thats twilight

trucker442

this is my 70 code 28 twilight blue. looks darker than your pics. your pic looks more like the viking blue imo...

Mr442

I have seen a 1970 442 in Viking Blue that was a special order. But it was a Toro color in '70.

442much

Very close to mine however mine was 1976 only, code 35, Dark Blue Metallic

Funkwagon455

It looks very nice, but I agree with the previous post regarding it looking brighter than code 28 Twilight Blue. I have seen many versions of the color and although I love blue it can look rather flat if it is the correct shade. My '70 flattop wagon came from Lansing in this color. I have agonized over amping up the color when I throw it on. I'd like to keep the car as original as possible, but I know that it will look better in a 2001 GM Indigo pearl metallic, or maybe Dupont Hot Hues (Night Tides). If your car came in this color and are trying to duplicate it, I would suggest doing an image search on 1970 Oldsmobile Twilight Blue to get more perspective.

sammy

Just for comparison sake, defiant1, has his 70 Cutlass s painted a Astro Blue, code 25..... Looks similar

Ted

69'442

Here's my 70 442 in code 28.

1969w3155

The lighting will have a big affect on how it looks. Astro Blue is much lighter in color, as is Viking Blue.

my442conv

Ditto on how the light affects the look of that color, I'm doing a chassis off restoration on my convertible,.......Twilight Blue......getting close to the end.......the color is awesome.

Joe

1970cs

This code 25 Astro Blue, on a gray day in the fall.

Pat

70sbulldog

http://automotivemileposts.com/toron...9toronado.html

Look at Code 51 Trophy Blue Met. which is what my 69 Cutlass S is.

1970cs

http://www.ebay.com/itm/1970-OLDSMOB...rature&vxp=mtr

This looks fairly close on real life colors for 1970

Pat

70sbulldog

That's what I thought as well! Since I don't have your original post in front of me, isn't the original paint code shown on the firewall? Anyway, feel free to give me a call anytime:-) 402-598-5858. Scott Frohm

70sbulldog

BETTER INFO!!! http://www.tcpglobal.com/aclchip.asp...obile-pg01.jpg

This is 1970 specific :-)

Scott

jensenracing77

i took this picture at homecoming. it is a code 28 car but i did not talk to the owner. i am only assuming that it was painted the correct shade. this is the color my W-30 will be only mine will have a light blue stripe.

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1969w3155

This years Homecoming 1970 442 in Astro Blue, paint code 25

Funkwagon455

This is the correct shade, the color posted in Jensen's picture has been doctored by the paint mixer. There is not enough sunlight in the Sahara to make the correct Twilight Blue that vibrant and bright. Owning a car in this color I mean no offense to others, only giving an honest observation.

69'442

If anybody wants this is the mix used on my car. 70 twilight blue, code 28.