96 CE Paint code(s)
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Melting Slicks
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96 CE Paint code(s)
Does anyone know if the 96 CE silver paint code had more than one formula?
Had my damaged rear bumper cover repainted off the car, bought the paint with the paint code and it does not match...far too silver...not enough grey to it.
So now I need to know if there are different formulas for the 96 CE silver or I got a bad mix.
Thanks
Had my damaged rear bumper cover repainted off the car, bought the paint with the paint code and it does not match...far too silver...not enough grey to it.
So now I need to know if there are different formulas for the 96 CE silver or I got a bad mix.
Thanks
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Since it was a one year only option, I would think there was just one CE silver.
Sebring Silver Metallic
OEM Code: 13
WA Code: 9566
PPG Code: 4330
DuPont Code: D8590
Sebring Silver Metallic
OEM Code: 13
WA Code: 9566
PPG Code: 4330
DuPont Code: D8590
Racer
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From: Kissimmee FL
one code and 1 color
Dupont D 8590
PPG 4330 these are from my notes so the #'s should still be good. I have a 96 CE LT 4 and when getting paint for it tell the guy mixing it it has to be exact, and I mean exact. Its a metallic paint and silver is one of the hardest colors to match and to paint. Depending on how much you are going to paint buy the paint at one time. You dont want to go back and have them mix some more as the chance it will be exact is slim. I find the Dupont to be the best....G
Dupont D 8590
PPG 4330 these are from my notes so the #'s should still be good. I have a 96 CE LT 4 and when getting paint for it tell the guy mixing it it has to be exact, and I mean exact. Its a metallic paint and silver is one of the hardest colors to match and to paint. Depending on how much you are going to paint buy the paint at one time. You dont want to go back and have them mix some more as the chance it will be exact is slim. I find the Dupont to be the best....G
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When you bought your paint the parts store should have had different alternate paint codes for you to pick from. its the same code but they should have paint cards you pick which one best matches your car. Its almost impossible to match paint buy just butt painting a panel, you have to blend the paint to get a perfect match. Silver is one of the most difficult to match anyway. Later, John.
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That number goes with the C5 Silver
Silver Metallic
OEM Code 13
WA Code 9021
The paint codes should be listed on your RPO sticker, that is located on the bottom side of the storage lid behind the passenger seat.
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Melting Slicks
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RollaMo-LT4: the last line of the RPO sticker has 9021 on the left side, and 194 on the far right side. When I bought the paint I used the shop took the 9021 as a valid number. But if what you tell me is that 9021 is for a C5, that would explain the color difference I have.
Where should the 13 be?
Where should the 13 be?
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RollaMo-LT4: the last line of the RPO sticker has 9021 on the left side, and 194 on the far right side. When I bought the paint I used the shop took the 9021 as a valid number. But if what you tell me is that 9021 is for a C5, that would explain the color difference I have.
Where should the 13 be?
Where should the 13 be?
That is just the OEM code, and isn't listed on the RPO sticker.
My RPO sticker the very bottom line is listed like this:
BCC/CC U9075 643
BCC/CC: Base Coat - Clear Coat
U9075: Upper Paint Code (Torch Red in my case)
I am not sure what the 643 is for
On your car, you should see BCC/CC U9566
On the C4's that were two tone you would also see a L(number) for the lower color.
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Here is a site that lists Corvette Paint Codes.
I can't say it's 100% accurate, but that is what I've based all my information on above.
http://www.corvettepaintcodes.com/
I can't say it's 100% accurate, but that is what I've based all my information on above.
http://www.corvettepaintcodes.com/
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Melting Slicks
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Actually I did find 13U in the RPO codes and then looked this up in the service manual...yep....#13 is the paint code. Called a different paint supply shop and they found it....also found three variations under this code. Bring in the fuel filler door to match it up he told me.
So it appears that the paint on the rear bumper cover is for a C5 and will have to be redone. Time to get the sand paper out......
Thanks for the help....oh and I went to school at UMR...I am sure the town has changed alot since I left.
Thanks again....thread needs closed.
So it appears that the paint on the rear bumper cover is for a C5 and will have to be redone. Time to get the sand paper out......
Thanks for the help....oh and I went to school at UMR...I am sure the town has changed alot since I left.
Thanks again....thread needs closed.
