seddomyster

iTrader: (9)

hi guys what model did they put 52d+r paint on?
on my badge it says 52d but when i went to spectrum the 52d+r seemed closer than 52d they had.
the 52d+r seemed to have more metallic in it than the other. am i probs best stickin with the same paint code. thanks for help

mje_wrx

iTrader: (6)

normally with paints the code remains the same, in ur case, 52d.

the manufacturers then make diff shades, +r, -r, +d, -d, -y etc etc

they basically mean, less or more red, more dark less dark, less yellow etc.

im a paint by trade, what i do is colour chip the car to correct shade, then mix 1/10th of colour, spray out card and match, some shades are very close, spray out cards are approx half a4 size.

hope this helps

seddomyster

iTrader: (9)

thanks mate that very helpful. i got my fog covers painted with 52d+r an matchedd pretty well but gonna go back to what is stated. would another model have +r etc under the bonnet just the main codes

mje_wrx

iTrader: (6)

only main codes under bonnet so 52d

the + r etc shades need to be matched.

the shades only show up on the mixing scheme when we enter the paint code.

they will be many scoobys about with a 52d, all diff shades

seddomyster

iTrader: (9)

ok thanks mate. im possitive ive seen a plain 52d painted scooby about an mine has had more metallic or less dark. it very hard to tell sometimes so will bring a mate next time incase im going blind on choosing colours lol