1942 Buick Paint Charts and Color Codes

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1942 Buick Paint Charts and Color Codes


For correct identification, please refer to the colour code listings on this site.
General Motors Color Code Location Chart

LOCATION OF PAINT CODE


General Motors paint code plate for all models is located under the hood at the top of the firewall on left or right of upper shroud.

TWO-TONE COMBINATIONS: CHEVROLET, BUICK AND PONTIAC


Two letter paint codes identify two-tone combinations. The first letter identifies the main body color, second letter the upper or lower roof color.

DULUX®


Dulux is not recommended for the repair of LUCITE - or other Acrylic Lacquer finishes.

NOTE:


It may be necessary, at times, to tint colors to produce a satisfactory match due to normal weathering and changes in color standards.
1942 BUICK COLORS
DUCO ®

Color

Comb. No.

246-5218

Rainier Blue

42-02

202-33039-M

Royal Maroon Metallic

42-14

246-34411 River Mist Gray 42-18, 42-27 (U), 42-28 (L)

202-36259

Lancaster Gray Metallic

42-11, 42-19 (L)

202-36343

Yakima Gray Metallic

42-10, 42-24 (L), 42-25 (U), 42-26 (L)

202-36381

Chenanga Gray Metallic

42-13, 42-20 (U)

202-36876

Honolulu Blue Metallic

42-04, 42-23 (L)

246-51075

Folkstone Beige

42-12

246-51123

Sequoia Gray

42-15, 42-26 (U)

246-51252

Verde Green

42-05

202-51568

Nightshade Blue Metallic

42-03, 42-24 (U), 42-25 (L)

246-51823-M

Permanent Red

42-16

246-53406

English Green

42-08, 42-22 (L)

246-53407

Ludington Green

42-07, 42-22 (U)

202-53413 Silver French Gray Metallic 42-19 (U)
246-53904 Dusty Gray 42-17, 42-27 (L), 42-28 (U)

246-54144-G

Salt Lake Green

42-06

246-54152

Ridge Green

42-09, 42-20 (L)

202-54184

Pearl Gray Metallic

42-21 (U), 42-23 (L)

Also see: 44 Popular Colors from the 1940s
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