Hello from C3 Land, Anybody here have the paint code to their 94-96 Torch Red c4? I wanted to paint my c3 that color and I think I already have the right code, but I just want to make sure since it is a big investment.

Thanks in advance,


RR

 

Google can be your friend.

 

If possible I would like to see if someone could take a picture of their sticker which has all the codes. I found this on Corvsport website.
I just want to make sure and get the right code.
OEM- code -PPG
1980 Corvette Red 83 3237
1981 Corvette Red 75 3332
1982 Corvette Red 70 3512
1984 Corvette Bright Red 33 3681
1985 Corvette Bright Red 81 3794
1986 Corvette Bright Red 81 3794
1987 Corvette Bright Red 81 3794
1988 Corvette Bright Red 81 3794
1989 Corvette Bright Red 81 3794
1990 Corvette Bright Red 81 3794
1991 Corvette Bright Red 81 3794
1992 Corvette Bright Red 81 3794
1993 Corvette Torch Red 70 4230
1994 Corvette Torch Red 70 4230
1995 Corvettte Torch Red 70 4230
1996 Corvette Torch Red 70 4230
1997 Corvette Torch Red 70 4230
1998 Corvette Torch Red 70 4230
1999 Corvette Torch Red 70 4230
2000 Corvette Torch Red 70 4230
2001 Corvette Torch Red 70 4230
2002 Corvette Torch Red 70 4230
2003 Corvette Torch Red 70 4230
2004 Corvette Torch Red 70 4230
2005 Corvette Victory Red 74 4154
2006 Corvette Victory Red 74 4154
2007 Corvette Victory Red 74 4154
2008 Corvette Victory Red 74 4154
2009 Corvette Victory Red
2009 Corvette Crystal Red
2010 Corvette Crystal Red
2010 Corvette Torch RED
2011 Corvette Crystal Red
2011 Corvette Torch RED
2012 Corvette Crystal Red
2012 Corvette Torch RED

 

My guess is the 70 as well, but if you notice the 70 came out in several years. It started in 1982 and I don't think that was considered Torch Red.

 

This is Torch red 2017 probably code 70 as well.

They say this is Torch Red as well
This is the 70 color code in 1982.

 

 

Ever hear of Google?
https://www.google.com/search?client...6+Torch+Red+c4

 

LOL, I might have been exposed to it a little.

I am just wondering if over the years the shades have changed or is it something new that they have added to the paints? I feel the 94-96 Vette possibly looks a little more orange than the 2017 Torch Red. Is there something that was changed in the process of painting the cars? Primer, clear coat, etc.? Look up a torch red 1994-96 and compare it to the 2017. Maybe I just need to get better glasses. LOL.

 

Thanks for that info. Now on that same note, what is considered a good paint/clear coat brand? I was thinking of going with PPG or should I get something different?

 

Is this a DIY paint job or a 'for hire'? If it's a 'For Hire' let the painter choose his product. Much has changed in the past several years.

 

Nope, definitely not me. Just want to be informed about paint when I take it to the painter.

 

I think it’s a great idea to paint your C3 torch red. It’s a deep enough red to not be too orange, and in bright sunlight it looks almost neon. I guess hence the name torch red. I think it will look awesome with the C3’s body lines and really accentuate the features.

 

I hope so too. Thinking of giving it some black accents as well like the newer c7.

 

RPO sticker from my 1996 Torch Red lists:
BC/CC U 9075

 

1996 Paint Codes

 

Thanks.