Anybody ever seen this color on a Chevy?

**cyberpine** · 07-22-2009, 02:32 PM

I purchased this 87 Silverado last weekend. The original paint is terqouise.. a much lighter blue than what it was painted a few years back

Anybody every seen this color on a Chevy? Might it be a standard color? Seller had no idea. Thanks.

**skipray** · 07-22-2009, 02:51 PM

I had a 1969 3/4 ton that was close to that color.I shouldn't have gotten rid of it. It was the easiest vehicle I have ever had to work on.

**CarpenterGuy** · 07-22-2009, 03:19 PM

my mom had an old 1990 GMC Safari that was really close to that color, if not that color.

**cyberpine** · 07-23-2009, 11:24 PM

It does not appear to be this electric blue.

And it's not this either.

How retarded would it be if they chose some random non-gm color. that would totally suck. When I was searching for a truck I really wanted Black. Black is so easy to deal with.

**heavy chevy** · 07-23-2009, 11:43 PM

That is a indigo blue and if I am not mistaken tat is the original color the door paint has prob just faded. I like it.

**cyberpine** · 07-23-2009, 11:59 PM

This looks too light. It's much darker than that.

This is closer (Electric Blue) .. but I don't think it's it either.

I'd say its closer to this:

Paint always looks different on a new car from factory.. but I think they might have used Dark Metalic Blue from 2006.

The paintjob is Okay.. not surehow old it is.. but they must of done a terrible job sealing rust cause it's poping out in places. I wonder if I wanted to paint another blue if I'd have to strip down to metal.

**cyberpine** · 07-24-2009, 12:34 AM

Originally Posted by heavy chevy

That is a indigo blue and if I am not mistaken tat is the original color the door paint has prob just faded. I like it.

I think you are right. Here is Indigo Blue from 99.. that looks very close.

**tlperry68** · 07-24-2009, 12:48 AM

The close up of the door looks like an aftermarket paint job. I see a good amount of oxidation and the metallice flake - all of which make me think it was a one coat polyurethane job. They go on and look great but if you don't keep up on the waxes thet tend to oxidise fast. I have seen GM trucs with a similiar color before but I can't say for sure.
Let us know if you find out for sure. If you can't find any orange peel it might be the original.

**cyberpine** · 07-24-2009, 11:51 AM

Originally Posted by tlperry68

. If you can't find any orange peel it might be the original.

It's definitely not the original. The original is Turqouise ( a very light blue).

I think i do see a clear coat in places.

http://picasaweb.google.com/cyberpine/1987C10#

Thanks.

**cyberpine** · 07-24-2009, 02:29 PM

I found the color.. it's GM Cadet Blue from 1999. Paint guy looked at it under a microscope and big light.. that's definitley it. Astro Vans came in this color. $20 for spray can.