Convertible paint code location
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Convertible paint code location
Hey guys, trying to buy a little touch up paint for my 86 convertible. Anyone know where the paint code is hiding? I checked door jambs, center console lid, and under the targa top cover section, no luck.
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An '86 SPID is thought to be underside of console lid door but is it actually required for 'touch up'? Probably not! What color do you believe the car to be? Do the jambs match the exterior panels? If yes then it's maybe safe to assume it OE/color. There's NOT that many choices, post a couple snapshots!
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An '86 SPID is thought to be underside of console lid door but is it actually required for 'touch up'? Probably not! What color do you believe the car to be? Do the jambs match the exterior panels? If yes then it's maybe safe to assume it OE/color. There's NOT that many choices, post a couple snapshots!
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I believe the car is its original color, as it is all black everywhere. The only reason I question what color to get is I went to buy some black paint from Automotivetouchup.com and they had two different black paints for my Corvette. I know black paint is pretty easy to match, I might just be other thinking this😬
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You don't need that source! You can buy easily 'local'. Code 41 WA-8555 will get you the correct black for your car. That source you used has some very intimidating information. Had you found the SPID you would have been all set but using the Code 41 or WA-8555 will get you 'black'.
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I'd think it very likely that some of the national chains do touch up paint. Duplicolor brand probably. It's certainly more expensive than it used to be but what isn't! Actually for WA-8555 I'd think even a GM dealer would maybe have it.
