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1961 D 15 factory paint

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Topic: 1961 D 15 factory paint

Posted By: ACinSC
Subject: 1961 D 15 factory paint
Date Posted: 16 Apr 2023 at 8:31pm

Wonder if they used lead based paint at the factory? Took mine off the gas tank today and primed it. Did wear a mask. Just curious. Thanks

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Posted By: steve(ill)
Date Posted: 17 Apr 2023 at 8:48am

Lead in auto paints

Lead pigments

Lead colouring agents have been used for many years in auto enamels and lacquers. The highest levels of lead are found in the orange, red and yellow tones, where concentrations of more than 20% are common.

The pigments used in these highly coloured paints are based on lead sulphochromate and molybdate lead chromate. They are opaque and can be ground into fine particles, making them ideal for the high-gloss paints used on cars. They are also durable and resistant to ultra-violet light.

For older cars, the refinish industry can only provide accurate colour matches to vehicles that currently have paint containing lead on them by using the same lead-based pigments. If you are using these products you should be careful when sanding-down old paints and when spraying with new ones. Some older cars may also contain lead auto-body filler.

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Like them all, but love the "B"s.

Posted By: ACinSC
Date Posted: 17 Apr 2023 at 10:22am

Thanks Steve . Good info , I'll be more careful next time .