Rob Thomson 6 Posted June 15, 2008 Hello, Anyone know the correct colour for a 205 slam panel? Mine's on a 1992 Miami GTi if that makes any difference... Many thanks, Rob. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sonofsam 5 Posted June 15, 2008 prosthetic limb Beige AKA Institutional Beige I reckon Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
welshpug 1,657 Posted June 15, 2008 if you have one in the right colour you could take it to a Paint supplier or a bodyshop to get the right match. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rob Thomson 6 Posted June 15, 2008 I cleverly wanged the old slam panel one ages ago so have nothing to compare. I'm tempted just to paint it black... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Paintguy 0 Posted June 15, 2008 Sorry I can't help with the exact colour, but you wouldn't believe the amount of messing about I did to get the correct colour for the ones on my car and EdP's sorrento. I started out with a beige primer from Lechler (funnily enough named GTi Primer, lol), and added a few different colours until it looked right. After spraying it out though it was far too matt, so I added some clear lacquer to increase the gloss level. That threw the colour out a bit, so I had to tint it yet again with more colour. I think I ended up doing 6 or 7 test sprays before I was happy Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GLPoomobile 958 Posted June 15, 2008 Just paint it back, looks much nicer I'm replacing mine soon, so I could post you the old one for the cost of postage (pay back for that loom you let me have) if you wanted one to get a paint match from. The only thing I will say though, is I'm the slowest worker ever, so I can't make any promises as to how soon I could send it to you. I have the replacement half stripped of paint, it just needs another few hours of prep, then paint, then fit it to the car. But a few hours can take months with me Also, I know GTI6BOY bought a new one recently and IIRC it was only about £12, but I can't remember if it came primered or painted the right colour. Maybe worth asking him. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rob Thomson 6 Posted June 15, 2008 Thanks, but don't worry. The one that needs painting is from Pug; came with black primer. I've already rubbed that down and re-primered, just need to make up my mind regarding the colour. I bought a can of 'Peugeot Antelope Beige' from Halfords ages ago as a bit of a guess. I'm kind of tempted to use that, but I think black looks better... I suppose if I f*** it up another panel's only £12... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GLPoomobile 958 Posted June 15, 2008 Well I just found the previous topic about this (I knew it had come up before) and a few people mentioned that some GTIs did come with black slam panels as standard, but in a satin finish. I think the beige ones look f***ing grim Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
