phantomfixer Posted December 11, 2022 Share #1 Posted December 11, 2022 Dated 1942, and was like mud when opened. In fact the stamping on the lid was impressed on the surface of the paint.. disheartening however, after a few quick stirs the mud liquified back to a paint consistency.. a few lumps but more stirring made it much better thought you all might like to see the original shade of the paint… Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
otter42 Posted December 11, 2022 Share #2 Posted December 11, 2022 What would they had used that color on? I have 3 cans of USMC paint, but it was too far gone. Amazing yours mixed so well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Rooster Posted December 11, 2022 Share #3 Posted December 11, 2022 They would have painted it on vehicles equipment uniforms helmets etc. It changes color when exposed to chemical agents like nerve gas, blister agents.....etc etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
otter42 Posted December 11, 2022 Share #4 Posted December 11, 2022 Oh okay, now I understand the different color. Thanks for explaining. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Rooster Posted December 11, 2022 Share #5 Posted December 11, 2022 You're welcome. The thing about that paint is, that once it changes color and you notice it, you've already been exposed. What we were taught is to observe insects and small animals. If you see them twitching and flopping around then you should mask up. Nerve agents will effect insects and birds etc before people. Nerve agents being odorless and colorless. An insect will go before a human and a human will go before a horse. Depending on your size and the concentration of gas in the air. But the paint is a good idea. Not sure if they still use it? We had tape that you would wrap around your arm and leg that would serve the same purpose. Cool Stuff Phantom. Still mixes up after all this time ! Thanks for showing these ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
earlymb Posted December 12, 2022 Share #6 Posted December 12, 2022 Very interesting! Maybe you could have a sample scanned at a paintstore for the formula for the correct color? This would be very useful for certain vehicle restorations :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phantomfixer Posted December 14, 2022 Author Share #7 Posted December 14, 2022 I could do that.....a sample on a flat piece of steel....then where to take it... I know Lowes can scan it but the paint would be their interior/exterior paint...good for field gear but not jeeps... Maaco? or other body shop? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
everforward Posted December 14, 2022 Share #8 Posted December 14, 2022 29 minutes ago, phantomfixer said: I could do that.....a sample on a flat piece of steel....then where to take it... I know Lowes can scan it but the paint would be their interior/exterior paint...good for field gear but not jeeps... Maaco? or other body shop? Yes, or a NAPA parts store or similar, or a auto-body supply store that mixes paint and sells materials. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phantomfixer Posted December 14, 2022 Author Share #9 Posted December 14, 2022 Will try NAPA thanks!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
everforward Posted December 14, 2022 Share #10 Posted December 14, 2022 41 minutes ago, phantomfixer said: Will try NAPA thanks!! Cool. I know the local one we have also sells automotive paint, not sure if they all do but its worth a try. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
earlymb Posted December 14, 2022 Share #11 Posted December 14, 2022 5 hours ago, phantomfixer said: Will try NAPA thanks!! That would be great, with the formula restorers can have some mixed at their local paint shops :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phantomfixer Posted December 15, 2022 Author Share #12 Posted December 15, 2022 With flash Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phantomfixer Posted December 15, 2022 Author Share #13 Posted December 15, 2022 Without flash .. this closer to the true color I’ll take it to a shop in a bit Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Persian Gulf Command Posted December 15, 2022 Share #14 Posted December 15, 2022 Great Green/OD color. Now I have a better appreciation why it was used to Camouflage metal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim McCauley Posted December 15, 2022 Share #15 Posted December 15, 2022 Very interesting. Thank you for posting. It would be interesting to see how it ages. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
one50 Posted December 24, 2022 Share #16 Posted December 24, 2022 Thats the coolest stuff I have have seen in a long time. Now I need to add that to my seach list. See if it still works by painting something with it, let it dry, then spray some "Off" bug spray on the sample, It's a nerve agent. Thanks so much for posting, this thread made my day. Dan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phantomfixer Posted December 24, 2022 Author Share #17 Posted December 24, 2022 I’ve sold off two tins and have the opened tin still… I will have more tins in a few weeks all the best Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gap Posted February 9, 2023 Share #18 Posted February 9, 2023 Did you ever get the paint formula? Lowes or Home Depot will do it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phantomfixer Posted February 10, 2023 Author Share #19 Posted February 10, 2023 Guilty… not yet… but now the sample has made it to the center console so next lowes run Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phantomfixer Posted February 16, 2023 Author Share #20 Posted February 16, 2023 The lowes paint scan info for flat paint… they sold be a sample color but in satin.. will do a side by side comparison in a bit Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phantomfixer Posted February 17, 2023 Author Share #21 Posted February 17, 2023 The paint supplied by Lowes was a satin finish, when applied to the sample as a side by side comparison, the vesicant paint did its job and turned reddish, Lowes paint on the left, second coat and the vesicant still bled through… Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phantomfixer Posted February 17, 2023 Author Share #22 Posted February 17, 2023 Lowes paint on cardboard, Lowes is on the right side Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P-40Warhawk Posted February 17, 2023 Share #23 Posted February 17, 2023 Is the new paint latex? Maybe try to find a place that will mix an enamel, but those places are dying out. A friend of mine suggested going to Benjamin Moore and talking to them, I think they have a white enamel to use as a base, but so many places are latex anymore. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phantomfixer Posted February 17, 2023 Author Share #24 Posted February 17, 2023 the Lowes paint was their valspar exterior line… hopefully the Lowes scan will help others try and match the color for their needs… Benjamin Moore might have more insight… Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
earlymb Posted February 17, 2023 Share #25 Posted February 17, 2023 I would say the color is a pretty good match... Thanks for the code! :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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