PAINT AEROSOL CAN OLIVE DRAB EARLY 41-42
Spray Paint Olive Drab Early 1941-42
Lustreless OD for early WWII military vehicles
Authentic Olive Drab spray paint in the early WWII specification as used on American military vehicles produced between 1941 and early 1943. This lustreless (matt-semi-gloss) finish corresponds to QM Colour No. 22 according to Specification 3-1 as supplied from the factory.
|
Finish type Lustreless (matt-semi-gloss) |
Specification QM Colour No. 22 (Spec. 3-1) |
|
Period 1941 – early 1943 |
Application Military vehicles early war production |
Features
- Early WWII Olive Drab colour (slightly darker than later OD319)
- Lustreless finish – between matt and semi-gloss
- Synthetic enamel formulation to original specification
- Suitable for bodywork, chassis and components
- Reproduction of QM Colour No. 22 standard
★ Replica of the authentic early war paint as applied to Willys MB, Ford GPW and other U.S. Army vehicles from the early years of WWII. The lustreless finish provides a correct historical appearance without the gloss of modern paints.
Application
Suitable for military vehicles produced between 1941 and early 1943, including early Willys MB (including slat grille models), Ford GPW and other U.S. Army tactical vehicles from that period. Note: Marines used Forest Green (A-3266), not Olive Drab.
Installation notes
Apply to well-cleaned and degreased surface. Primer only needed on bare patches or after bodywork. Lightly sand existing OD layers with 320-400 grit. Lustreless paint dries matt-semi-gloss – not to be confused with modern flat or high gloss. Thin if necessary with max. 10-15% enamel thinner for spray gun.
Compatibility
This is the early war colour (1941-early '43), slightly darker and greener than later OD319 (1943-45) or post-war FS 34087. Do not use for post-war vehicles or late-war restorations – use OD319/FS 33070 instead. Marine Corps vehicles had Forest Green, not OD.
Historical context
Olive Drab was standardised in 1920 as QM Colour No. 22 (Specification 3-1) and remained until 1943 the standard colour for all U.S. Army tactical vehicles. Due to shortages of colour samples and pigments (cadmium) in 1942, early war colours sometimes varied slightly, but remained within the same specification.
This description was generated automatically. Unsure about fitment? Contact us at info@willys.be.
This part is intended for the restoration of historic military vehicles. Fitting, aligning, deburring or reworking is part of that work and is inherent to the nature of these goods. Dimensional variation also exists between original vehicles.
Installation requires technical knowledge of the vehicle. Unsure whether this part suits your version? Ask us before purchase at info@willys.be.
This part fits:
| Model | Years |
|---|---|
| Military jeeps | |
| Willys MB (early) | 1941, 1942 |
| Ford GPW (early) | 1942 |