paint code ? that's how I've gottne just perfect paint for a vanagon, by the paint code right from the van. but, I'm not finding the paint code on my new 87 Wolfsburg. it's 'silver gray' . someone got the link to a site that tells all the colors and paint codes by year and model ? thanks, scott ----- Original Message ----- From: "Richard A Jones" <jones@COLORADO.EDU> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> Sent: Saturday, July 26, 2008 3:14 PM Subject: Westy grey matching paint
>> What paint did you use to get a good match? If you can provide the brand >> and type (like "Super Gray" or such) that would really be some good info. > > I took a table to my local Kwal paint store and they > matched it. The product is an oil-based egg-shell > finish " Accu-Pro Int./Ext. Alkyd Eggshell Enamel" > and the color mix for a quart is B14, C6, I2. > > Of course, this mix only works for Kwal since other > paint companies have their own bases and pigments, > but others could do the same match. > > Richard |
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