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Title: Color B737 sidewalls
Post by: wildcat02 on September 21, 2015, 10:40:12 AM

Hi,

Does anyone know what white color + gloss (RAL or ACC) is used to paint the B737 sidewalls?

Title: Re: Color B737 sidewalls
Post by: Caflyt on September 21, 2015, 01:58:33 PM

Hi Clement,
I've heard a couple different RAL colors mentioned but don't know which is actually correct.
The white is actually a very light grey color but looks white next to the RAL 7011 (so I'm told)
Here are the most often quoted RAL color codes I've heard:
RAL 7035. (Actually a very pale grey and my personal choice)
RAL 9003. (More of a white, maybe too white)

As for the gloss.....you got me! I would imagine more of a satin?

There's a starting point for you, hope it helps.
Craig

Title: Re: Color B737 sidewalls
Post by: quid246 on September 21, 2015, 03:22:45 PM

As I've been in many OEM NG cockpits, these parts are not gloss at all.. as Caflyt mentioned, definitely more of a satin finish and leaning more towards matte at that.

Title: Re: Color B737 sidewalls
Post by: wildcat02 on September 24, 2015, 09:36:37 AM

Guys,

Thanks for the tips !

Title: Re: Color B737 sidewalls
Post by: mickc on September 24, 2015, 03:10:16 PM

RAL 7047 is the closest match for the sidewalls.

The actual OEM color is a Federal Standard 595 color, but most paint shops will look at you with a blank stare if you ask them for it (especially outside the USA)

If you are spraying this, you can have them add a flatting agent to it as well. a 70% flat is pretty much identical to the real deal.

Cockpitbuilders.com

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