Paint code for black?
Burning Brakes
Joined: Dec 2005
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From: Orlando FL
I recently had paint work done, and my body shop told me he had to mix in some white to get a perfect match. He says GM mixes the black with white and yellow at the factory. Doesn't make much sense, but my paint matches perfectly and my body shop is pretty highly regarded, so don't see any reason why he would be wrong.
He did show me my old hood with some straight (unmixed) GM black paint sprayed on to compare, and to my unprofessional eye it didn't match, as it was darker than the factory job.
He did show me my old hood with some straight (unmixed) GM black paint sprayed on to compare, and to my unprofessional eye it didn't match, as it was darker than the factory job.
Safety Car
Joined: Jul 2001
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From: Spicewood, Texas, USA TX-Texas
Originally Posted by Hippiehead025
Thanks yall.
The paint code will be a three digit number preceded by a letter and followed by a letter...I believe the following letter is "U". You should also see BCCC (base coat/clear coat) near the paint code.
Team Owner
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From: Life isn't about waiting for the Storm to pass, it's about learning to dance in the Rain.
Originally Posted by JmpnJckFlsh
The best place to get your paint code is off the installed equipment label on the glove box door. A color formulation may change during the MY...the 41U won't change, but the actual mixing code can change (probably not for black). The paint code will be below all the equipment codes, along with the interior color code (193 = ebony)...be careful to get the right code.
The paint code will be a three digit number preceded by a letter and followed by a letter...I believe the following letter is "U". You should also see BCCC (base coat/clear coat) near the paint code.
The paint code will be a three digit number preceded by a letter and followed by a letter...I believe the following letter is "U". You should also see BCCC (base coat/clear coat) near the paint code.
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Melting Slicks
Joined: Jan 2004
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From: walkersville md
I usually knowwhere to look for paint codes, as im a certp ainter /body man..... BUT as i know and some people know, the body codes change from place to place, spare tire, trunk, glove box, console, etc...... and my car isnt black, its for a forum member who i may be painting for them, and ifigured it was easier to ask yall then to explain where to look for it. - Roger
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Safety Car
Joined: Jul 2001
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From: Spicewood, Texas, USA TX-Texas
Originally Posted by Low12s
Does it vary from black car to black car? If it does, shouldn't the Dealership have taken this down before they painted my roof?
If your dealer has a large body shop, they may also mix their own paint; if they have the car or a color sample, they can tinker with basic black until they get it right. For small shops and individuals doing their own work, it's better to be prepared with the paint code right off the car. If you go down armed only with the merchandising paint code (41U), they will probably want to know your model year, VIN number, etc. so they can verify the exact formula.
