Not sure why Astral isn't in that chart...
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Not sure why Astral isn't in that chart...
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I need to get some touch up paint for my VX. Do you guys think a paint shop could mix a small can? Or would calling Merlin be a better idea?
Bart
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I had just that done and the painter didn't charge anything for about 250ml, but he did comment that a full Foxfire repaint would be very spendy.Originally Posted by nfpgasmask
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Astral Silver Met.
Isuzu opt code 718.... Paint code N605-P901-0
You can look up paint codes and look at color chip charts here
http://www.pc.dupont.com/hcl/?locale=en_US
--Dave
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Oh man, I had 6 OEM bottles Ebony for sale back in February.
Mark Hardeman and JoFotoz each bought 3, maybe they want to sell a bottle? just throwin' it out there...
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No problem Bart, I get pints mixed all the time.
Greetings, Earthling. We come in peace... Never mind "Paris to Dakar", the VehiCROSS looks ready for the Martian desert.
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Bart, like Sue said, I just got three bottles of touch up paint from her and I am NOT going to use them all (just wanted them on hand for a rainy day). If you want one shoot me your address and I'll get it out to you.
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Probably specific for one year. I wonder if the codes changed over time.Not sure why Astral isn't in that chart...
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once a paint code... always a paint code...
[SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]
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True but the difference after ten years of fade is pretty substantial.once a paint code... always a paint code...
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unless the sun has actually started to delaminate the clearcoat to the point of peeling/flaking, a quick buff/polish will bring that color right back....
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I beg to differ. Paint pigments change over time due to a variety of effects including ultraviolet light, chemical reactions, degradation of pigments. Only some of these are mitigated by a clear coat. Getting paint to match and match over time is very difficult.unless the sun has actually started to delaminate the clearcoat to the point of peeling/flaking, a quick buff/polish will bring that color right back....
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x 2...
When I had mine in the shop for some repairs, the Boss man at the body shop showed me the chip samples within the same paint code, that compensated for years of exposure to the elements (there were 30 or more)...needless to say, I was impressed with the level of care my Suzy was getting, & there is NO way I could have ever seen the difference between some of those shades of astral...
But he could...
At that point I realized why the name of the place is..."Fargo's Finest Auto Body"
Last edited by Ldub : 06/03/2011 at 09:18 PM
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The specific table posted was probably for a specific year.once a paint code... always a paint code...
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Wow, all I wanted was the paint code so I could paint some skid plates. Sure hope I don't have to worry about fading and matching colors
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