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What year did Chevrolet start spray paint cars? #381087 12/29/16 04:41 PM
Joined: Mar 2006 Posts: 244 Ohio 36dlc OP Backyard Mechanic
OP 36dlc Backyard Mechanic Joined: Mar 2006 Posts: 244 Ohio	What year did Chevrolet start spray painting cars? I recently found out that Oakland was the first car company to spray paint cars in 1923 - 24. Those early guys did some great brush paint jobs! Dave Cufr #12505 1927 Capitol coupe 1928 National 4-door 1928 Speedster 1936 Standard Town Sedan 1975 Nova Custom Hatchback

Re: What year did Chevrolet start spray paint cars? 36dlc #381105 12/29/16 09:30 PM
Joined: Nov 2001 Posts: 19,758 Likes: 64 The Great State of TEXAS Chipper ChatMaster - 15,000
Chipper ChatMaster - 15,000 Joined: Nov 2001 Posts: 19,758 Likes: 64 The Great State of TEXAS	I seem to remember that Chevrolet began to use DuPont lacquer in 1925. Will try to see if I can find a hard reference to substantiate it. How Sweet the roar of a Chevy four!

Re: What year did Chevrolet start spray paint cars? Chipper #381145 12/30/16 12:31 PM
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OP 36dlc Backyard Mechanic Joined: Mar 2006 Posts: 244 Ohio	In one contact during my investigation I was told that they used to brush on the lacquer then rub it out. Yesterday I was looking on one of my doors on the '27 coupe that I am restoring which looks to have original "well worn / oxidized" paint and I believe I can detect brush marks. Dave Cufr #12505 1927 Capitol coupe 1928 National 4-door 1928 Speedster 1936 Standard Town Sedan 1975 Nova Custom Hatchback

Re: What year did Chevrolet start spray paint cars? 36dlc #381147 12/30/16 12:56 PM
Joined: Nov 2001 Posts: 19,758 Likes: 64 The Great State of TEXAS Chipper ChatMaster - 15,000
Chipper ChatMaster - 15,000 Joined: Nov 2001 Posts: 19,758 Likes: 64 The Great State of TEXAS	Page 8 of the February 1927 Service News shows the striping for used cars using Duco. I don't have time right now to investigate further but at least Duco (nitro cellulose) lacquer was sprayed in 1927 at dealerships. I am sure that the body plants used that much more efficient process much earlier. How Sweet the roar of a Chevy four!

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