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10/8/2009 16:39:49  

Posts: 230
Since: 11/8/2008
Region: Goffs Oak
Status: offline 		Gents,

Like Klive I needed a minor touch up previously and halfords couldn't match my paint - 2005 Grigio Touring (light silver).... plus i didn't / don't have the piant code under my bonnet for some reason (i've looked 10 times in 10 places and it ain't there!)

does anyone know my paint code??? also, does anyone know where i can get my hands on a small pot of the stuff? I'd like a few touch ups done here and there plus I need to get a washer cap sprayed.....

Cheers, S




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GranSport, FD ECM, DBW, & Spacers, Full Larini System
Westfield 2.0 XE, Speed Series
Volvo S40
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10/8/2009 17:13:39  

Posts: 4164
Since: 5/6/2007
Status: offline 		Simon yes i have some , my body shops just about to make me some touch ups bottles for the both massers and the wheels , a pints in  order shortly if you have the time early next week , i'll have a pot ready for you and a washer cap, 

oh and paint code chaps is on the inside of the bonnet bottom drivers side by the hinge  not under it

regards loz

< Message edited by lozcb -- 10/8/2009 17:15:03 >

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Old pompous spods current stable
52 plate 4200 cc Lowered Tubi's and full GS body kit,steering wheel and rack
55 plate 4200 cc Gransport Full Larini system,AP Racing big brake upgrade ,more stuff pending

10/8/2009 17:32:40  

Posts: 230
Since: 11/8/2008
Region: Goffs Oak
Status: offline 		Cheers Loz - i never say no to a pint! I'm buying....

....and if you can find my paint code there I'll buy you a barrel!

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GranSport, FD ECM, DBW, & Spacers, Full Larini System
Westfield 2.0 XE, Speed Series
Volvo S40
RC TopGear Caterham, with model Stig :p
10/8/2009 18:34:01  

Posts: 4164
Since: 5/6/2007
Status: offline 		My  52 plate  4200   paint code is         Grigio Touring metallic   236649 
I presume my 55 plate Gransport will be the same , but i'll check and get back to you hopefully by weds if thats okay


regards loz 

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Old pompous spods current stable
52 plate 4200 cc Lowered Tubi's and full GS body kit,steering wheel and rack
55 plate 4200 cc Gransport Full Larini system,AP Racing big brake upgrade ,more stuff pending

10/8/2009 20:46:14  

Posts: 230
Since: 11/8/2008
Region: Goffs Oak
Status: offline 		nice one Loz - no need to double check on my account  - it's inexplicable to me that my paint code can't be found anywhere...maybe it s cut and shut!

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GranSport, FD ECM, DBW, & Spacers, Full Larini System
Westfield 2.0 XE, Speed Series
Volvo S40
RC TopGear Caterham, with model Stig :p
10/8/2009 22:00:11  

Posts: 55
Since: 13/2/2009
Status: offline 		Hello All,

I needed some paint for some small chips on my front bumber. Tried Halfords first thinking that they would be able to mix some but actually said "computer says no"... Then I tried a number of paint shops who said that my colour was a "Special" as it was made up of eight numbers and they could not match it. I contacted Maserati UK who said they dont do paint but could only provide me with the number.

I eventually found Geoff Morton at Carpaint UK through the internet... what a breath of fresh air... although he was 200 miles away.

I asked if he new of Maserati Verdi Mistral, yes he said I know the colour well. I gave him the code anyway 64217100. I'll make you up a 400ml aerosol can and a 1/4 litre tin plus you,ll need a clear a 500ml autmotive lacquer for £30.00. I received the paints and lacquer by 1st class post within 3 days and then arranged for a Senior Paint Shop Technician at Mercedes that I know to do the repair. 

The finish is awsome in any light and the chips unidentifiable. Even he could not believe how well the paint had been mixed and matched!

Geoff Morton, Highly Recommended. For anyone who wishes to try him his telephone number is: 07740103894

Also, I have seen a number of posts on here of owners getting prices of up to £500 for a new shiny front grill or talking about rivoting the lower x4 brackets back as they had snapped off... For the record the Front Grille on a 3200GT (dont know about a 4200) is Brass (not cast) meaning it can be stripped of the original fading chrome, welded using brazing rods and polished prior to new chrome being applied.

My Breakdown:

1. Chrome Removed (by the chromers)  £5.00
2. Nasty dent filled in using a brazing rod (brass) £10.00
2. Brass Grill then hand polished to a mirror finish £15.00
3. New Chrome finish £15.00
4. Refitting to Car (5mins) £0.00

Total £45.00

For those logged in... Her is a picture I took just after the Grille had had the old chrome removed.







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11/8/2009 8:51:09  

Posts: 2481
Since: 27/1/2008
Region: Bristol
Status: online 		Any 'After Shots' of the grill.

May be giving the pait guy a call to

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4200 CC
Volvo C70 Cabriolet
VW Golf mk1 Cabriolet
2CV LHD In France
11/8/2009 15:42:33  

Posts: 55
Since: 13/2/2009
Status: offline 		Hello Safrane,

I took that picture with my mobile phone just after it came out of the stripping solution.

I will get a picture taken of the finished Grille. I always thought that chrome was a standard finish. The "Mirror" finish is only acheived by how well the piece has been polished. The more time spent polishing the higher quality the chrome...
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