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5PL1TDCS10N Insano Dub Head

845 posts · joined Jan 2003 ·

#868917
Hi dubbers,

Im chasing info/pics of 'Gunyah grey' bugs and the paint code/mix OR a close match that is available from another marque.

So far have found one pic, but not 100% sure its Gunyah and a formula>
White 89
Carbon black 8
Ferrite yellow 2
Red oxide 1



Much appreciated- W🙂

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HappyDaze Superannuated

2,887 posts · joined Jun 2009 ·

#868932
My first Beetle was Gunyah grey - bought it new in January, 1960. Around mid 1960, VW made quite a few changes, including the paint colours, and Gunyah grey was dropped. The paint itself was changed from lacquer to baked enamel, also.
I'd rather wear a Beetle out by racing it than by polishing it!

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7,671 posts · joined Feb 2005 ·

#868963
hmmm nice
my 54 orig came in either that gray or a similar one
I have og paint on the og deck lid I have wrapped in cotton wool to match for a paint job later one day.. 🙄
if it's the same can someone let us know pls
then we all have more knowledge about such things
great colour in the pick.. hmmm
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vw54 Administrator Always Waiting 4 Friday

16,723 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·

#869044
yes thats the formular

it was used in 1956 and 1959 paint number 286-7883 from DUCO

204-4836 White 89 parts
204-6305 Carbon black 8 parts
204-5048 Ferrite yellow 2 parts
204-5668 Red oxide 1 part
I read it on FACEBOOK so it must be true


http://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/viewtopic.php?tid=91278&page=1#pid848630


http://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/viewtopic.php?tid=63561&page=1#pid624099


http://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/viewtopic.php?tid=4832&page=1#pid452603


http://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/viewtopic.php?tid=60650&page=1#pid574409

HappyDaze Superannuated

2,887 posts · joined Jun 2009 ·

#869046
And early 1960, Dave.
I'd rather wear a Beetle out by racing it than by polishing it!

5PL1TDCS10N Insano Dub Head

845 posts · joined Jan 2003 ·

#869085
Thanks so much guys. I'll mix some up next week and let you know the results.

Wayne🙂

botcolon Commited Dubber

64 posts · joined Oct 2006 ·

#1025000
Anyone got some good pictures in sunlight of gunyah grey?

Thanks
Michael