Bilstein Paint Code
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Burning Brakes
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Bilstein Paint Code
While attending the Street Rod Nationals in Louisville, KY this past weekend, I had a pretty lengthy conversation with the Bilstein Representative about ZR-1 shocks, turnaround time, cost, etc. He seemed genuinely interested in my input and stated if I would email him on Monday, he would get me the paint code. I also asked if a group discount was possible.
I followed his instructions with an email detailing what I wanted yesterday. I must admit that I didn't really expect a response, as this gentleman was involved in the street rod aspect of Bilsteins business, but I'm very impressed to have received the following information:
Brian,
The actual paint brand and code that we used to refurbish shock tubes is Ellis Paint Company's yellow #217. However, I could not locate any
on-line information regarding availability.
Better chance of acquiring Krylon's #1816 John Deere Yellow. Second
choices are Krylon yellows #1806 or #5818.
Thanks Mike
Michael Ritchie
ThyssenKrupp Bilstein of America
Sales/Aftermarket/Street Rod
So there it is, the actual paint code for Bilstein Yellow. I have not researched it online yet, but wanted to get the information on this forum as soon as I could. Mike also said that he is going to check on a group discount and will let me know. I will pass on the info as I receive it!
Brian A.
90 ZR-1
12.09@118
01 Z06
not quite stock
I followed his instructions with an email detailing what I wanted yesterday. I must admit that I didn't really expect a response, as this gentleman was involved in the street rod aspect of Bilsteins business, but I'm very impressed to have received the following information:
Brian,
The actual paint brand and code that we used to refurbish shock tubes is Ellis Paint Company's yellow #217. However, I could not locate any
on-line information regarding availability.
Better chance of acquiring Krylon's #1816 John Deere Yellow. Second
choices are Krylon yellows #1806 or #5818.
Thanks Mike
Michael Ritchie
ThyssenKrupp Bilstein of America
Sales/Aftermarket/Street Rod
So there it is, the actual paint code for Bilstein Yellow. I have not researched it online yet, but wanted to get the information on this forum as soon as I could. Mike also said that he is going to check on a group discount and will let me know. I will pass on the info as I receive it!
Brian A.
90 ZR-1
12.09@118
01 Z06
not quite stock
Last edited by ZR WON; Aug 7, 2007 at 02:14 PM.
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St. Jude Donor '05
Good for getting the original code, I had a hard time getting it. FOund someone who could match them up ( http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show...9&postcount=61 )but didnt have the time...Just rattle canned them yellow (a little brighter), put the decals on (from Bilstein) and called it a day. Its not correct but I think it looks better than the orangey-yellow they originally were.
The trick is to get them on without greasing them up and getting scratches and fingerprints embedded in them
Cant say I really succeeded with that but still night and day improvement.
The trick is to get them on without greasing them up and getting scratches and fingerprints embedded in them
Cant say I really succeeded with that but still night and day improvement.
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Burning Brakes
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All:
Just received news from Ellis Paint Company. They will sell Yellow #217 in spray cans, for $6.50 each. They did ask that I purchase two cans, which I agreed to do. Anyone else interested can contact Ellis Paint Company at the following number:
(323)261-8114
Ask for Sandy
Brian A
90 ZR-1
12.09@118
01 Z06
not quite stock
Just received news from Ellis Paint Company. They will sell Yellow #217 in spray cans, for $6.50 each. They did ask that I purchase two cans, which I agreed to do. Anyone else interested can contact Ellis Paint Company at the following number:
(323)261-8114
Ask for Sandy
Brian A
90 ZR-1
12.09@118
01 Z06
not quite stock
