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Feb 9, 2007 | 10:39 PM

LeMansBlue04

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Shale interior paint help

I have a problem I have been chasing for almost a year now. I have a 2004 Commemorative edition with the Shale interior option (Same as the 50th edition) I need a paint that matches the darker of the two colors for my interior. The lighter color is actually Shale and I have that.

I have tried to match the darker color with SEM Classic Coat rattle cans. I tried number 17183 which is Medium Neutral. I also tried 17343 which is BMW Neutral. They are close but no match and I have a big car show comming up next weekend.

I need a specific solution because just knowing the color name is not solving my problem. Does anyone know of some brand and color in a rattle can that will match?

If not does anyone have a specific color mixture spec I could give to my local paint supplier to make it?

Thanks

Feb 9, 2007 | 11:12 PM

nonsuchpro

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Check out this place.

http://www.touchup123.com/paint/list...te&submit=List

Feb 10, 2007 | 08:14 AM

LeMansBlue04

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Quote:

Originally Posted by nonsuchpro

Check out this place.

http://www.touchup123.com/paint/list...te&submit=List

Thanks for the link nonsuchpro, I will call these guys Monday.

Is anyone else able to offer any helpful information on this? I saw a post in the past where someone had a supplier make up a matching color. I sure would like to know what the mix formula was.

Feb 10, 2007 | 08:24 AM

Mike04

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From: Bella Vista Ca

I had the same issue a year back when I was trying to paint my A pillar. The color is;

Dupont Vinyl

Car: General Motors Corp
Code: 9648
Color: Medium Dark Neutral
Year: 92-07

I got it from a local automotive paint supply store. Matches almost perfect. You do have to use a spray gun to apply it though.

I have the actual mix formula if you end up needing it (its on my can of paint)

Feb 10, 2007 | 09:23 AM

LeMansBlue04

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Mike04

I am sure I will need the mix formula. If you could provide me with it I would be forever grateful. Thanks so much.

Feb 10, 2007 | 10:40 AM

99 vett babycar

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From: pawleys island sc

When I was doing my interior I got the GM code and brought it to a place that mixes VINYL DYE ( NOT paint ).Gave the guy the code and he mixed the stuff up right there. The stuff is EXPENSIVE - if I remember right about $30 for a pint ! BUt the color was great and it's been on there for 3 years with no noticeable fading.

Feb 10, 2007 | 11:02 AM

FreddyG

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The local paint shop might be able to put the paint into aerosol cans for you too. They did it for me when I was spraying some small parts, before I got a spray gun. Good Luck!

Feb 10, 2007 | 11:40 AM

Mike04

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Quote:

Originally Posted by LeMansBlue04

I am sure I will need the mix formula. If you could provide me with it I would be forever grateful. Thanks so much.

Here is what the paint can has on it;

** NON-*** Guide Mix size: special(6.25% of a gallon) 8.0 oz

806J HS Black 15.2
884J LS Red Oxide 13.7
801J HS White 12.7
881J HS Yello Oxide 5.5
305S Vinyl Resin 168.6

The color was pulled out of a paint catalog, you should be able to have the paint shop look it up.