Everyone with Carnival Red,
I just want to concur with Jerome's research on the best match of
Carnival red to modern paint formulas. I came to the same conclusion on
using the DuPont RS628N: SpectraMaster Red, using the "ChromaPremier"
Single Stage (SS) resin (to get the original lacquer/enamel look). If
you are looking for another alternative, the Porsche "Guards Red" (or
now referenced as "Indian red" Porsche '73, LM3A/61, 42715A Centari,
Acrylic Enamel) is also very close (could be the same). I have sprayed
both and the difference (if any) is very slight (considering these both
were mixed and not factory packed). I think most restorers and owners
are using the single stage chemistry (on older cars)to avoid getting the
new car "wet look" (basecoat/clearcoat two-stage material). The above
inforamtion is located at Jerome's web page
http://www.tgx.com/bridge/sunbeam/section/i_t_reb1.htm
Keep up the good work Jerome...
Jan Servaites
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