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Question: Where can I find the paint code, or buy paint, for the turquoise paint on a 1956 Dalton?

Answer: What I would do is buy some urethane paint from Rodda Paint. It is a two part paint that can be tinted. If you have a chip or a part of the trailer take it down and they will color match it. The good part about this paint is that it has a chemical hardener which makes if dry in 3 hours and it will be very durable. If you don't need a gallon of turquoise have then split it up into 4 quarts and only tint one. Remember to buy some metal etching primer (eg: rustoleum or cloverbond) and lay down a nice coat before applying the paint. Put the primer on when it is cool so the acids have a chance to etch the metal. I will be doing the same process/same color to my 63' fireball in the next couple months as well. Good luck!!

Mike S

http://www.roddapaint.com/product/solvent-base-polyurethane.aspx

Rodda Polycoat II

  • Two Component Polyurethane
  • High Gloss
  • Dries extremely hard
  • Master Painters Institute Approved for MPI 78
A two component high gloss aliphatic acrylic polyurethane. It dries to an extremely hard, glossy, weather and chemical resistant paint film, An excellent choice for an equipment finish for outstanding color and gloss retention. Polycoat II is available in clear or hundreds of colors. It has excellent anti graffiti characteristics also. This product meets the performance and quality standards set forth by Master Painters Institute for MPI 78, Two Component Aliphatic Polyurethane.

9 comments:

  1. Where can I find the paint code or buy paint for the turquoise paint on a 1956 Dalton?

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  2. Just bought a Dalton. There is some kind of fiber board on the undercarriage? Did you guys run into this? Was there a metal cover that is supposed to be there? Any help would be greatly appreciated!!!

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    1. Hi, I just got a (56) Dalton as well. Do you have photos of yours online anywhere? Trying to get some inspiration. Thanks!

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    2. Someone just told me that the undercarriage is made of coroplast, which I thought was odd as it is really not a strong material.

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  3. I am looking for replacement thread on grease caps for my 1953 Spartan. Any advice? Thank you so much!

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  4. I'm working on a 57 Sante Fe, and while taking out the rotten wood floor I've found a metal layer underneath which also looks rotted. Any advice on replacing it? Haven't seen this talked about anywhere.

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  5. I just purchased a 1958 Fireball, 13.5' trailer. I need to replace the floor tile but would like to find as close to the original streaked with turquoise. Doe's anyone know where to purchase? I found that Armstrong has some retro looking tile. I'm also assuming the old tile has asbestos, what do you think? If it does do you know the proper way to remove it?
    Thank you

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  6. Looking for a 1 1/2" trailer ball for my 1946 Higgins tent trailer. Anyone have one? Thanks. Call John 928 208656six. Im in Arizona.

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  7. trying to find window parts for a 56 dalton mainly the center part that has a hook to keep glass from opening mine the latch hook is broken off

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