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Old May 19, 2011 | 10:16 PM
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Does anyone know the paint code for the comp gray grand sport wheels? Better yet a paint code for them with a particular paint brand?
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Old May 19, 2011 | 10:21 PM
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I know I saw someone post the code for that. I'll try and find that post.

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The wheels are actually powdercoated not painted. GM uses PPG powder, most likely an ENVIROCRON PCF High Gloss Hybrid formula. My PPG rep stops by the shop every Friday & I will ask him for the product code.
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Solaris_vii says he has the paint code in one of his threads.

Comes off way to easy for powder coat, you sure about that?

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The official code is WA9243.

Others here have posted that Dupli Color brand, GM396 (called Gunmetal Met.) is it and is relatively easy to find.

Originally Posted by WAwatchnut
automotivetouchup sells it online, and it's been pretty much an exact match for my wheels.
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Originally Posted by djbrun
Solaris_vii says he has the paint code in one of his threads.

Comes off way to easy for powder coat, you sure about that?

DJ
Powders come in several formulas. Some are more durable than others. Believe me I've spent a lot to time this week media blasting old powder coating. Some formulas seem to almost wipe off while others are hard as stone. PPG's color book denotes all of their GM approved powders which include many grays.
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