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kamzcab86 Samba Moderator
Joined: July 26, 2008 Posts: 7923 Location: Arizona
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Posted: Fri Oct 19, 2012 8:11 pm Post subject: |
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djkeev wrote: |
It turns out the S8 is the sales code for LH1V! |
Yes indeedy; I planned to add the PKN plate info, but didn't have a good enough photo... until yours.
Sales codes also added to the master list; the only ones missing are for one N.A. color and lots of S. Africa colors.
kurt vonnagon wrote: |
kamzcab86 : Thanks hopefully you got to cut and paste a lot. It would take me a week or more even with spell check. |
Copied & pasted from my master paint document. Still need to finish the color samples documents.
Summers420us wrote: |
So what is the color code of the "steel blue pop-top" |
Unfortunately, pop-top paint color codes are unknown at this time. Lots of topics on the subject and none have the actual codes, only suggestions to get a shop to computer-match your existing roof, or suggestions on close matches. I wonder if Westfalia has that info archived... _________________ ~Kamz
1986 Cabriolet: www.Cabby-Info.com
1990 Vanagon Westfalia: Old Blue's Blog
2016 Golf GTI S
"Real knowledge is to know the extent of one's ignorance." - 孔子 |
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70coupyel Samba Member
Joined: September 06, 2006 Posts: 1657 Location: So.Cal
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peaceful warrior Samba Member
Joined: January 22, 2005 Posts: 5274 Location: Taoswest, USA
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Posted: Fri Apr 12, 2013 4:50 pm Post subject: |
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Good site to look up color by year, make and model.
http://www.paintscratch.com/ _________________ "Two things are infinite: The universe and human stupidity; and I'm not sure about the universe." Albert Einstein
"Notchboy" says "Man up!"
"Tram" says " My bus is bigger than your bus."
66 13W Deluxe, 68 Westfalia, 87 Syncro.
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wtcumby Samba Member
Joined: September 26, 2010 Posts: 114 Location: PORTLAND
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Posted: Tue Sep 09, 2014 12:06 am Post subject: Orly Blue |
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Who has successfully matched Orly Blue in a paint that would cost significantly less Glasurit? _________________ I've got the vanagon fever |
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edgood1 Samba Member
Joined: September 30, 2004 Posts: 2049 Location: Plymouth, MA
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Matt G Samba Member
Joined: December 19, 2007 Posts: 77 Location: Tidewater, VA
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Posted: Fri Nov 06, 2015 7:56 pm Post subject: |
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My 81 vanagon has a sticker beneath the driver's seat indicating Guinea Blue and Cornat Blue. _________________ Matt
'90 Vanagon GL
'81 Vanagon
'71 Bus |
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Beetsport Samba Member
Joined: January 08, 2005 Posts: 475 Location: Sacramento, CA
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ThankYouJerry Samba Member
Joined: September 01, 2012 Posts: 2271 Location: Shakedown Street
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Posted: Mon May 23, 2016 1:04 pm Post subject: Re: T3 Paint Colors & Codes: The Comprehensive Guide |
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^^^
The white roofs are pretty darn close to, if not specifically, "Pastel White (L90D) [R1]". But, as you are well aware, most white tops get so chalky they look whiter (until you pop the top and look where the sun hasn't faded it for 25 years). _________________ 1990 Multivan - "Ohana"
1.8T, Auto w/3.27 R&P + Peloquin TBD |
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edgood1 Samba Member
Joined: September 30, 2004 Posts: 2049 Location: Plymouth, MA
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Posted: Mon May 23, 2016 1:09 pm Post subject: Re: T3 Paint Colors & Codes: The Comprehensive Guide |
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what about Savannah beige metallic vans? they seem to have a desert tan colored pop top. any ideas on the code for that? _________________ 1987 Syncro Westfalia powered by Subaru
1963 Panel to Deluxe Bus project :::: (photo album)
'65 Westfalia
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insyncro Banned
Joined: March 07, 2002 Posts: 15086 Location: New York
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Posted: Mon May 23, 2016 1:23 pm Post subject: Re: T3 Paint Colors & Codes: The Comprehensive Guide |
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ThankYouJerry wrote: |
^^^
The white roofs are pretty darn close to, if not specifically, "Pastel White (L90D) [R1]". But, as you are well aware, most white tops get so chalky they look whiter (until you pop the top and look where the sun hasn't faded it for 25 years). |
The pop tops from the factory were single stage paints, hence the chalk over the years. |
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vers13 Samba Member
Joined: May 18, 2011 Posts: 55 Location: HI
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Posted: Wed May 25, 2016 7:34 pm Post subject: Re: T3 Paint Colors & Codes: The Comprehensive Guide |
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Odd; my '88 Wolfsburg came in Orly Blue with Jade Metallic cladding. Either of which are not listed on the first page. In case any other '87-'89 Wolfsburg owners are wondering, the paint code for the cladding in Jade Metallic is LN6V. |
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kamzcab86 Samba Moderator
Joined: July 26, 2008 Posts: 7923 Location: Arizona
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Posted: Wed May 25, 2016 8:58 pm Post subject: Re: T3 Paint Colors & Codes: The Comprehensive Guide |
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vers13 wrote: |
Odd; my '88 Wolfsburg came in Orly Blue |
Are you the original owner of the van? I ask because to my knowledge, VW did not sell Wolfsburg Editions of any 1988 vehicle model. Additionally, Orly Blue Metallic did not exist until the 1989 model year.
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In case any other '87-'89 Wolfsburg owners are wondering, the paint code for the cladding in Jade Metallic is LN6V. |
Are you certain it is that color? Because LN6V is actually named Jade Green Metallic (a color not listed for the vans) and looks like this:
The parts catalog lists three colors for the fiberglass bumpers: Ivory (Europe), Graphite, and Cloud Gray Metallic. _________________ ~Kamz
1986 Cabriolet: www.Cabby-Info.com
1990 Vanagon Westfalia: Old Blue's Blog
2016 Golf GTI S
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vers13 Samba Member
Joined: May 18, 2011 Posts: 55 Location: HI
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Posted: Thu May 26, 2016 4:51 pm Post subject: Re: T3 Paint Colors & Codes: The Comprehensive Guide |
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Yes, we've had it since new, purchased in 04/1988 according to my registration paper.
I'm sure. I checked the sticker under the dash on the driver's side; it is in fact Orly Blue Metallic (LP5Z). It took some research to find the color code for the cladding. I found it here, at the old vanagon mailing list. Take notice of Jordan VW's reply.
http://gerry.vanagon.com/cgi-bin/wa.exe?A2=ind0106A&L=vanagon&P=R6589 |
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JustsomeKentuck Samba Member
Joined: July 19, 2016 Posts: 69 Location: Louisville KY, y'all!
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Posted: Tue Aug 16, 2016 4:34 pm Post subject: Re: T3 Paint Colors & Codes: The Comprehensive Guide |
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kamzcab86 wrote: |
Rest-of-the-World Colors
Under construction. |
What happened to this? I was hoping to see some other vanagons paired up in other than factory colors.
Wifey wants a blue one |
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junichi Samba Member
Joined: September 12, 2005 Posts: 749 Location: brentwood bay, bc
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Posted: Wed Aug 17, 2016 1:35 pm Post subject: Re: T3 Paint Colors & Codes: The Comprehensive Guide |
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Sorry if I missed it,but does anyone know the colour code for T3 transporter hubcaps? _________________ 1964 Kombi- http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=640048
Sold: 1985 Transporter Doka,1978 Westfalia, 1975 bay x 2, 1986 syncro vanagon, 1965 beetle, 1980 vanagon, 1967 deluxe bus, 1988 golf |
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Zeitgeist 13 Samba Member
Joined: March 05, 2009 Posts: 12115 Location: Port Manteau
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Posted: Wed Aug 17, 2016 2:05 pm Post subject: Re: T3 Paint Colors & Codes: The Comprehensive Guide |
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Has anyone found a good source for small containers (rattle cans or pints) LD5T Star Blue Metallic or a reasonable facsimile? I'd like to re-do my body cladding to buy some time, while I save up for a full re-spray. _________________ Casey--
'89 Bluestar ALH w/12mm Waldo pump, PP764 and GT2052
'01 Weekender --> full camper
y u rune klassik? |
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Merian Samba Member
Joined: January 04, 2014 Posts: 5212 Location: Orygun
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Posted: Wed Aug 17, 2016 2:10 pm Post subject: Re: T3 Paint Colors & Codes: The Comprehensive Guide |
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just go to the paint shop in your town - that's where the body shops buy
the one here is happy to sell you a pint and has the little sprayers with the disposable air cans too (forget what the brand name is) _________________ .... |
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Zeitgeist 13 Samba Member
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Posted: Wed Aug 17, 2016 2:19 pm Post subject: Re: T3 Paint Colors & Codes: The Comprehensive Guide |
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From what I gather, LD5T is kinda rare, and is two stage to boot. I've tried spraying cans filled from paint codes, and the results were really poor. _________________ Casey--
'89 Bluestar ALH w/12mm Waldo pump, PP764 and GT2052
'01 Weekender --> full camper
y u rune klassik? |
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robby2k Samba Member
Joined: November 04, 2015 Posts: 1 Location: Portland, OR
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Posted: Wed Dec 14, 2016 5:13 pm Post subject: Re: T3 Paint Colors & Codes: The Comprehensive Guide |
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All metallic paint uses a clear coat. In the Vanagon era, all solid colors are single stage. |
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E1 Samba Member
Joined: January 21, 2013 Posts: 6563 Location: Westfalia, Earth
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Posted: Wed Dec 14, 2016 6:22 pm Post subject: Re: T3 Paint Colors & Codes: The Comprehensive Guide |
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Regarding color matching, I just did a roof repair and mixed some of my sign paint to repaint and seal in the fiberglass repair.
It's an '84 so not as bright as original, but for my roof it took white, a tish of black, and a bit of a mustardy gold to match. If I wanted to find the actual, original white I'd use a lifetime-garaged Westy to match a sample to.
If you have access to any color sample books, find a color there matching your "white" Westy roof (it's actually an extremely light warm gray) and match your sample color to a color book from the paint manufacturer, like at an auto body supply store. That way your roof color can be accurately repainted if you want the original color -- with any fading.
I'll be mixing burnt orange -- which I'm surprised here is called "Aswan Brown," as every (apparently-incorrect) reference I've ever seen calls it "Assuan Brown" -- for chip repairs next. The results will be far better than using auto paint, it's extremely flexible and durable on fiberglass and needs no prep or clear coat beyond a good de-greasing with (uninked) paper towels.
I used to have to match colors as part of a prior life as a pinstriper and sign guy, so matching (non-metallic) color is dead on is quick once you learn to see what a color wants -- or is lacking. The sign paint fills chips well, and if desired, block sands nicely after a couple weeks of drying. It's an alkyd enamel called One-Shot Lettering Enamel.
When it comes time to repaint my roof, I will degrease the roof with Prep-Sol, DA sand it, degrease again with Prep-Sol, and roll-coat with my sign paint. I'll do the same to my Yakima to match the bus color. It will outlast any brittle auto spray paint if done correctly -- in one coat. The stuff soaks into fiberglass like a sponge, and I found it interesting reading here that people use Penetrol to seal their pop tops. That's an old sign painter's trick to mix with sign paint for absorption on fiberglass.
GREAT EFFORT from the OP, Thank You! |
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