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Marlin Blue?

Discussion in 'Early Jeep Restoration and Research' started by TIm E, Mar 9, 2017.

  1. Mar 9, 2017
    TIm E

    TIm E Aggressively average

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    Anyone happen to have pictures of their Jeep painted Marlin Blue?

    I have a 1968 CJ5 that was originally a lighter blue or green (Empire Blue or Spruce tip?). See pics. It is currently a darker blue and I like the color, but I am not sure it is actually Marlin Blue. While I don't want to go back to original color, I do want to use a period correct color if at all possible. Hoping to see what it looks like on an actual Jeep. Thanks

     
  2. Mar 9, 2017
    Keys5a

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    The dark blue your Jeep was currently repainted with is close to Marlin Blue. Your original paint look like Spruce Tip as it appears green. Empire blue is a light metallic blue.
    -Donny
     
  3. Mar 9, 2017
    TIm E

    TIm E Aggressively average

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    Thanks Donny. Here is a better picture of it prior to tear-down. I like the color, but it will all be stripped and repainted (needs it). I will go with Marlin Blue as long as it is close...
     
  4. Mar 10, 2017
    Keys5a

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    I forgot to mention that Marlin Blue is a metallic, but is a very close shade of blue to what yours is currently painted, maybe slightly darker.
    -Donny
     
  5. Mar 10, 2017
    BJHitson60

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    I don't have this Jeep any more but here is a photo.
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  6. Mar 10, 2017
    TIm E

    TIm E Aggressively average

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    Perfect, thanks guys. Marlin Blue it is! May be a little bit, but I will post pictures of the fresh paint.
     
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