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NENO 15 March 2003 06:10 PM

I want to colour code some parts on my 97, shouldn't be too hard you'd think...

I ordered up some paint (64c met. green) from my local Halfords, a light coat looks fine but a couple of layers later and it's just too dark, way too dark. Took it back and got some more mixed but it's wrong too :confused: Now I've got some on order from Holts (Halfords paint makers) to see if that's any different.

I'm wondering if the Halfords computer has got it down wrong, anyone had a correct colour match on 64c?

greg 555 16 March 2003 08:48 AM

Neno,
there is two shades of 64c,i went to halfords and got the one
you might have, went back and found out there is another
shade which is lighter. i have the code for it, i'll post
later it might help.


cheers greg

NENO 16 March 2003 11:04 AM

:cool: thanks Greg :D I don't suppose you know the code for the wrong one too by any chance?

stephen30 16 March 2003 01:22 PM

That's strange cos I've had 64c from two different branches of halfords and it's a good match for the rest of the car? To be honest I've only done the front lip spoiler and not a door or anything where the difference would be obvious.

Steve :D

Trumble 16 March 2003 04:56 PM


I have 64C can from Dunstable Halfords - the match was total crap on my MY99 - it was way too dark.

T

greg 555 16 March 2003 07:42 PM

Neno
here is the code 687178 the other code could be 687168 but not to sure . this might help.


cheers greg

NENO 16 March 2003 07:51 PM

Brilliant, thanks Greg.

I'll get in there this week and see what the score is...

NENO 21 March 2003 03:28 PM

Just thought I'd give you an update on this...

I got Holts to make up a can, a little test and it looked exactly the same, so Halfords refunded me for the original two cans I bought. They were reluctant to refund though as they have introduced a policy that they can't refund a mixed can.

Back to square one.

Anyone know anywhere else to try? ;)

NENO 21 March 2003 03:30 PM

Oh forgot to add that the code is simply for a can of spray not the colour - or so I was told. :(


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