Re: IML: Paint questions

["Blomberg" <blomberg@xxxxxxxxxx>]

To the best of my knowledge the code BB1 was used over a number of years. The first B indicates that the roof (or in the case of the LeBaron roof inserts) is the colour  Formal Black. The second B indicates that the body of the vehicle is also Formal Black. The numeral indicates wether the paint is two tone or if the vehicle is a convertable etc. In this case the paint is Two Tone, hence BB1  

 

Larry Blomberg

http://www.imperialclub.com/Yr/1960/Blomberg/Page01.htm

 

----- Original Message -----

From: DON SAVARD

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Sent: Thursday, September 16, 2004 10:24 PM

Subject: Re: IML: Paint questions

Subject: Paint questions

Hi all,

  My 67 Sedan(post) is currently in the body shop for a total repaint. Have 2 questions:

 

   Fender tag code reads BB1. Looked it up and it says that BB is Formal Black. What does the 1 in BB1 stand for?

 

 Secondly- What should I ask for in repaint? How many coats is typical and how many coats should I ask for?  More coats=====better paint quality/shine/depth??/

And what kind of paint is good/not as good?  Clear coat?

  Thanks for all your help

  Don Savard

  66 Crown Coupe

  67 4 door post Sedan

  67 Le Baron (parts car)

  68 Imperial Crown