HELP! - Paint Codes For Touch-up Is Confusing
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Melting Slicks
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HELP! - Paint Codes For Touch-up Is Confusing
EDIT!!!
The Anniversary Edition gold wheel touchup paint is sold at Walmart for $5.96
Scratch Fix 2 in 1, Gold NGGM516
I just used it on my A/E wheels and it is a perfect match
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Original Message
Looking for touch-up paint for both body and wheels of my 2003 A/E, this is what I found on the web.
A/E BODY Paint Code Data
- 94 (OEM code)
- 820K (WA code)
- R3258/R3488 (Valspar code)
- 58183 (DeBeer code)
- 5948/5943 (PPG code)
- P4727/28 (DuPont code)
- 65597 (SW code)
- GMA03:94 (Azko code)
A/E WHEEL Paint Code Data
- 837K (WA Code)
- 65161 (SW Code)
I went to Dupli-Color's website and studied this large PDF file.
http://dupli-color.com/color_selection.pdf
I bought these Dupli-Color touch-up bottles at Walmart for under $6 each.
NGGM509 - A/E BODY
NGGM516 - A/E WHEELS
Can anyone here confirm if my choices are right based on your own Dupli-Color purchase experience? I won't know on my own until after I crack them open and apply a small test dab, let dry, then compare.
The Anniversary Edition gold wheel touchup paint is sold at Walmart for $5.96
Scratch Fix 2 in 1, Gold NGGM516
I just used it on my A/E wheels and it is a perfect match
-----------------------------
Original Message
Looking for touch-up paint for both body and wheels of my 2003 A/E, this is what I found on the web.
A/E BODY Paint Code Data
- 94 (OEM code)
- 820K (WA code)
- R3258/R3488 (Valspar code)
- 58183 (DeBeer code)
- 5948/5943 (PPG code)
- P4727/28 (DuPont code)
- 65597 (SW code)
- GMA03:94 (Azko code)
A/E WHEEL Paint Code Data
- 837K (WA Code)
- 65161 (SW Code)
I went to Dupli-Color's website and studied this large PDF file.
http://dupli-color.com/color_selection.pdf
I bought these Dupli-Color touch-up bottles at Walmart for under $6 each.
NGGM509 - A/E BODY
NGGM516 - A/E WHEELS
Can anyone here confirm if my choices are right based on your own Dupli-Color purchase experience? I won't know on my own until after I crack them open and apply a small test dab, let dry, then compare.
Last edited by Ron Dittmer; Mar 9, 2010 at 11:48 PM.
Safety Car
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St. Jude Donor '10
I think you're body paint is ok, but your wheel paint is not. Nothing listed that matches and I doubt that 'gold' paint you got will match.
Before using that touch up on your body, look into that kit they sell for touch up paint, keeps it from being an obvious raised dot of paint.
Before using that touch up on your body, look into that kit they sell for touch up paint, keeps it from being an obvious raised dot of paint.
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Melting Slicks
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From: Chicago N/W Suburbs
I think you're body paint is ok, but your wheel paint is not. Nothing listed that matches and I doubt that 'gold' paint you got will match.
Before using that touch up on your body, look into that kit they sell for touch up paint, keeps it from being an obvious raised dot of paint.
Before using that touch up on your body, look into that kit they sell for touch up paint, keeps it from being an obvious raised dot of paint.
Pro
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From: Waco Texas
Touch up is not for Corvettes IMO and being a pro painter. There is no touch up in the world that will make it look like it was never there. Only way to do it is with proper paint and blending or refinishing and entire panel. I always use the WA # you found when mixing my paint. I can use that WA for ANY munufacturer of paint since WA is GMs code for the paint. Also used is a 2 digit # in the RPO as well. But on the RPO sticker it also usually has the GM code starting with WA and usually a 4 digit #. ex. WA 8555 = GM Ebony Black, WA 8774 = Bright Red used on Vettes and Pontiac Trans Ams, not Camaros though.
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Melting Slicks
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From: Chicago N/W Suburbs
Touch up is not for Corvettes IMO and being a pro painter. There is no touch up in the world that will make it look like it was never there. Only way to do it is with proper paint and blending or refinishing and entire panel. I always use the WA # you found when mixing my paint. I can use that WA for ANY munufacturer of paint since WA is GMs code for the paint. Also used is a 2 digit # in the RPO as well. But on the RPO sticker it also usually has the GM code starting with WA and usually a 4 digit #. ex. WA 8555 = GM Ebony Black, WA 8774 = Bright Red used on Vettes and Pontiac Trans Ams, not Camaros though.
For the body I want to touch up about 6 small stone chips the size of a pin head. Done right, it will be better than if I do nothing. Certianly not worth doing a respray.
The wheels are a different story. I will try to touch up some surface abrasion. Assuming a good color match, it will be better than if left alone.
Drifting
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From: north/central New Jersey
St. Jude Donor '08-'09-'10-'11-'12-'13
The paint code is
RPO Code - 94U
GM Name - Anniv. Red Metallic
DuPont Name - Anniv. Red Pearl Metallic
WA# / Paint Code - WA-820K / GM-94
Stock # P4727/P4728
GM Part # 12346639
The paint must have the Xycrlic flakes in them other wise they will not match the car.
Interior:
Neutral
Dupont Vinyl Color
C9228J
Car: GENERAL MOTORS CORP
Code: 9648
Color Medium Dark Neutral
It is a match for the darker color.
Wheels
Inner: Bronze Metallic Clearcoat WA163D
Outer: Warm Nickel Metallic Clearcoat WA837K
RPO Code - 94U
GM Name - Anniv. Red Metallic
DuPont Name - Anniv. Red Pearl Metallic
WA# / Paint Code - WA-820K / GM-94
Stock # P4727/P4728
GM Part # 12346639
The paint must have the Xycrlic flakes in them other wise they will not match the car.
Interior:
Neutral
Dupont Vinyl Color
C9228J
Car: GENERAL MOTORS CORP
Code: 9648
Color Medium Dark Neutral
It is a match for the darker color.
Wheels
Inner: Bronze Metallic Clearcoat WA163D
Outer: Warm Nickel Metallic Clearcoat WA837K
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Melting Slicks
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From: Chicago N/W Suburbs
The Anniversary Edition gold wheel touchup paint is sold at Walmart for $5.96
It is Scratch Fix 2in1 NGGM516
I just used it on my A/E wheels and it is a perfect match
It is Scratch Fix 2in1 NGGM516
I just used it on my A/E wheels and it is a perfect match
Racer
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From: Williamsport Maryland
I have a 04 Magnetic Red
The only thing that I can find is a document with "BARS DOCUMENT DISPLAY" on the top, what is this?
It says: 86U Premium Color-Magnetic Red /V8G
Any help with what touch up paint I would use with Dupli color paints?
The only thing that I can find is a document with "BARS DOCUMENT DISPLAY" on the top, what is this?
It says: 86U Premium Color-Magnetic Red /V8G
Any help with what touch up paint I would use with Dupli color paints?
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