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1966 GT350H LeMans Gold Stripe Paint

Started by supershifter2, October 10, 2025, 10:05:49 PM

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supershifter2

October 10, 2025, 10:05:49 PM
What is the correct gold color for the le mans stripes ?

Bob Gaines

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October 10, 2025, 11:00:56 PM
Quote from: supershifter2 on October 10, 2025, 10:05:49 PMWhat is the correct gold color for the le mans stripes ?


Bronze powder suspended in a clear matrix originally.
Bob Gaines,Shelby Enthusiast, Shelby Collector , Shelby Concours judge SAAC,MCA,Mid America Shelby

john galt

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October 11, 2025, 07:04:46 AM
Mr. Gaines is correct regarding the original Hertz gold stripes.  50+ years ago, this powder material was mixed into clear acrylic lacquer to recreate "day one correct" LeMans gold stripes. Few, if any cars are painted with these materials, today.
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