Paint Help Needed!

[denva2682 2 2 Cars]

With no paint code in the usual place (must have been repaired at some point), I have been searching for the paint code on here and elsewhere but am confused!

 

I understand that the red was changed for phase 2 cars, but have no idea which shade of Cherry (if Cherry at all!??) my car is finished in (very little discolouration and no fade so am hoping to sort the bootlid myself avoiding a full respray.)

 

She's an August 1986 CTI and at this point, some shade of red yet unknown due to the elusive code. I have also read that when Pininfarina finished the CTI's they did not paint them the same way as in Mulhouse, so am concerned about colour matching.

 

I'd be massively grateful for any advice on the subject since I'm desperate to get rid of the huge scratch on the boot!

Edited June 4, 2010 by denva2682

[Tom Fenton 1,541]

To be honest even if you have it the paint code is of little use as there are different shades.

 

Find yourself a decent bodyshop supplier and go and see them with the car, they will then get the colour chips out to give you the best chance of getting a match. My local place will either mix you bulk, or make you a custom aerosol.

[dee205 3]

Have you looked at this thread

http://forum.205gtidrivers.com/index.php?showtopic=70182

[denva2682 2 2 Cars]

Yeah i saw this one but was unsure of which cherry mine might be.

 

I think the best bet is to take Tom's advice and take the car to a local bodyshop and see what they can mix.

 

Cheers guys