Paint Code - Where to get it?

[duggan]

Hello All,

Am facing a bit of a problem - I'm sure it's not unique, but can't find any previous threads that provide an answer.

I'm getting a hardtop made for my AC Cobra 212 S/C and want it to match the bodywork colour (red). Problem is I can't find/don't have the paint-code to match.

I've phoned Halfrauds who helpfully informed me it was impossible to get a paintcode from a registration number and that I needed to speak to my "main dealer" - which is helpful as AC Cars went into receivership some time ago.

Does anyone know how I can get hold of the code?

Pic of actual car below:



Thanks.

[A205GTI]

Halfords can make up paint to exact colour match if you take in the same colour(Dont ask me how to do this are you supposed to drive into the store!!!?) alternate body shop where it was originally sprayed? if not chassis number usually will tell?

[leeeeshad]

If you cant find the code, try this http://www.paints4u.com/ProductDetails.aspx?produc...
I'll be using it soon, and they can mix it in an aerosol as well.

Oh and I wouldnt bother with halfords, they gave me a crap paint match.

Edited by leeeeshad on Wednesday 23 June 19:41

[AndrewW-G]

I'm sure somebody in the AC owners club will have a list of colours used or possibly the manufacturer of the paint AC used, if you've got a rough idea of the name of the red it is, you could simply compare paint swatches

[Mroad]

If you want a good match then I wouldn't bother matching by paint code, there's so many factors involved that getting a match just by code is a totally hit or miss affair and can disappoint.
Take your car or a coloured bodypart to a paint factors or bodyshop and get them to match it by eye.
The only trouble is paint will dry to a different shade than in the can so you really need to spray a test piece to confirm it matches.
Personally, if you want a decent match, then I would trust the whole matching and painting to a bodyshop. If it doesn't match then you have some comeback.

By the way are you sure you want the hardtop the same colour as the body? A contrasting colour may look better, for example white, silver or black on a red car.

Just a thought. It seems most Cobra hardtops are body coloured.

Just to add I have used Paints4u before, good service and good enough match by code for my car (I wasn't too worried if it was out).

Editted to add....Nice car by the way

Edited by Mroad on Wednesday 23 June 20:26