Date:         Mon, 7 Jun 2010 15:34:14 -0700
Reply-To:     Jake de Villiers <crescentbeachguitar@GMAIL.COM>
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From:         Jake de Villiers <crescentbeachguitar@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: paint code + sample pics, characteristics of paint.
Comments: To: colorworks@gci.net
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It sounds like you are looking for the Bordeaux Red Metallic.  Real
oenophiles would never call it burgundy!  ;)

On Mon, Jun 7, 2010 at 10:13 AM, Troy <colorworks@gci.net> wrote:

> Hi folks:
>
> Looking to paint my van this fall and looking for paint codes. I have a
> 1989 that is currently pastel white, but want to change the color to what is
> generically referred to as Burgundy. It seems like the paint code changed
> between 1990 and 91. I believe the color I'm after is called Bordeaux Red
> (LC3Y), although there is also a red poly (LA3Z). It's really tough to tell
> from a little tiny paint chip on a computer screen if it's the color I want,
> so wanted to ask list members if they can send me pictures of their van if
> you happen to own a van with these colors, so I can compare. I'm looking for
> the color that has more of the plum rather than red to it, but again, trying
> to figure that out from a small paint chip seems next to impossible.
>
> I would also like to know the difference between enamals, acrylic
> urethanes, and acrylic lacquer's. What's the advantages and disadvantages to
> these paint types? It appears that acrylic lacquer are the most expensive,
> but I'm not sure that means are the most durable.
>
> Thanks for the help!
>
> Troy
>



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Jake

1984 Vanagon GL 1.9 WBX 'The Grey Van'
1986 Westy Weekender/2.5 SOHC Suby 'Dixie'

Crescent Beach, BC

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