JackSojourn Posted December 14, 2021 Share Posted December 14, 2021 I have a 1980 International Scout which I am getting repainted. I am trying to get a color similar to the green in the show Animal Kingdom. does anyone have an opinion on what color this is? is it the ceylon green? Thanks for any help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Moses Ludel Posted December 14, 2021 Administrators Share Posted December 14, 2021 JackSojourn...I would consider Grenoble Green (1977), Woodbine (1978) or Ceylon Green Iridescent (1974). 1980 Willow Green is too light. (Note: The 1980 chart is not old enough for Ceylon Green or Grenoble.) The vehicle depicted in your post looks like Ceylon Green Iridescent. This color shows up regularly in high-end Scout II restorations and frame-off builds. By 1971, metallic and "iridescent" colors were popular on I-H vehicles. (See Lime Green Iridescent in the 1971 chart.) Ceylon Green Iridescent (1974 chart) is a standout color for its depth. Most iridescent paints have a lustrous look. Keep in mind that when colors get mixed, there is always risk of shade variation. Machine formulations have reduced this risk dramatically in modern paint mixing. Be aware that two-stage and urethane clear coat systems can look different than an earlier acrylic enamel or single stage paint finish. If you have an eye for color, visit a body shop that has a PPG or similar color mixing system. Ask to see the desired or test color applied on a large enough surface to determine the tone and degree of "metallic" look. In any case, Ceylon Green Iridescent is an appealing, rich color, distinctly green and bright in sunlight. A good call would be Ceylon Green Iridescent. Body and paint guys may want to comment here. Below are some paint "chip" charts for various years. The 1982 chart includes colors from earlier years. Moses Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JackSojourn Posted December 15, 2021 Author Share Posted December 15, 2021 Thank you for this info....very helpful. I wasn't sure if it was more Ceylon Green Metallic or Iridescent or what the difference was. Again thx for the info. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Moses Ludel Posted December 15, 2021 Administrators Share Posted December 15, 2021 JackSojourn, you're welcome...You have an excellent, period specific chip chart. Ceylon Green Metallic [Iridescent] looks like your desired color. Again, colors are more consistent with shops that have major brand (PPG, Dupont, etc.) mixing systems. You should be able to get a nice sample mix on a board to review before committing. Please post photos of your finished paint job, it should be a beaut! Moses Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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