Re: [T3] Paint Codes

[Russell Wolfe <russella@netins.net>]

A lot of body shops will use the gas filler door. The paint wont be faded on
the inside, and will be faded on the outside. You have your choice, and it is
not hard to take off.

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Russ Wolfe
http://www.wolfenet.net


On Thu, 15 Jun 2000, Jim Adney wrote:
> On 14 Jun 00, at 20:58, Steve Bradley wrote:
> 
> > I've found that if you have the paint code, (as previously discussed) that
> > you can get an exact match at any PPG or Glasuit automotive paint store.
> 
> My impression is that most automotive paint stores can do this well 
> if you have the paint code. The only problem is that the OE paint, 
> like on the dash, is probably faded and the new paint will be like 
> the car was when new, so sometimes the match is not as good as you'd 
> like.
> 
> If you are doing the whole car this isn't much of a problem because 
> few people will notice the difference between the dash and the rest, 
> but if you're just doing a few panels then it can be a problem.
> 
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