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Old Apr 24, 2002 | 03:04 PM
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Does anyone know of the paint code for Quicksilver Metallic for the Vette?
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Old Apr 24, 2002 | 03:17 PM
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The paint code for Quicksilver Metallic is 12U, I think the U stands for
upper body. :seeya
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Old Apr 24, 2002 | 04:25 PM
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BTW, paint codes are on a sticker under the DS storage lid in the trunk.
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The paint code for Quicksilver Metallic is 12U, I think the U stands for
upper body. :seeya
Isn't 12U the color order code & not the paint code??

For example, MagRed order code is 86U however the paint code (when ordering paint for the car) is U379E.
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BTW, paint codes are on a sticker under the DS storage lid in the trunk.
2000 & up they are on the sticker in the glove box
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Isn't 12U the color order code & not the paint code??

For example, MagRed order code is 86U however the paint code (when ordering paint for the car) is U379E.
You may be right - this # was also in the glove box U 519F
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Gary I like the new pic. :cool:
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this # was also in the glove box U 519F
That looks like it. :yesnod: :yesnod:
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