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paint code

bigdom1012

bigdom1012

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im sendin the spoiler for paint and the rpo codes arent in the car nemore...so dumb question whats the paint code for these cars
 
Have a bottle of touch up paint and it reads: NG GM 338 , white, 40, WA 8554 GENERAL MOTORS
Maybe this will help.
 
Take off the fuel tank access door and have them match it.

$100 says the stock paint won't match the stock code.

Stock code is 40.
 
Yes, tried to match in certain areas and it was always a shade or 2 off from what the car had.
 
Quiky One said:
Take off the fuel tank access door and have them match it.

$100 says the stock paint won't match the stock code.

Stock code is 40.
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100% agree. The guy who painted my spoiler just used the RPO code and in certain lighting it really stands out.
 
i doubt there is a way to match the paint normally white is an easy color to blend but over 20 years it aint happening lol
 
bigdom1012 said:
i doubt there is a way to match the paint normally white is an easy color to blend but over 20 years it aint happening lol
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They have optical guns that can read the correct match off a sample. I believe most auto paint supply stores have them, and some of the larger body shops have them.
 
Is this spoiler the stock one or did you get a Hawks fiberglass one?
If it's the new glass one, I hope you test fit it before paint.
 
the paint codes on gm vehicles always come after the WA. In this case it is 8554. If the shop has a camera to check color they can tint the paint to match. If not the paint supplier should have a camera to do that. The fuel door is a good piece to use since it is so close to the spoiler and it is easy to take off. a lot of times there are different variances in one paint code. make sure they have the VIN# of your car also. they can normally look up the variance by the VIN.
 
bigdom1012 said:
i doubt there is a way to match the paint normally white is an easy color to blend but over 20 years it aint happening lol
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Trust me, there is a way. A little mom and pop place did mine 3 (was it that long??) years ago and even they had the machine to do it.

Another place, a bigger company, did it when they matched the tonneau cover on my truck. I sent the fuel door into them and they did it that way was well.

Most of the cameras are wireless now so they might even be able to take a shot of your hatch, roof, ect.

Fuel door would suffice though.
 
Nick Wise said:
the paint codes on gm vehicles always come after the WA. In this case it is 8554. If the shop has a camera to check color they can tint the paint to match. If not the paint supplier should have a camera to do that. The fuel door is a good piece to use since it is so close to the spoiler and it is easy to take off. a lot of times there are different variances in one paint code. make sure they have the VIN# of your car also. they can normally look up the variance by the VIN.
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Great info. :cheers:
 
its the fiberglass spoiler...i gotta try and fit it this weekend kinda nervous about drilling the holes in it...any tips?
 
bigdom1012 said:
its the fiberglass spoiler...i gotta try and fit it this weekend kinda nervous about drilling the holes in it...any tips?
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read the sticky on here on how to install it, print out the directions. I strongly suggest having another person helping you while test fitting. If you want PM me and I'll send you my cell number, I'm normally available at almost any time if you have any questions. I installed mine the same way Jason did about 4 or 5 years ago and I've never had a problem with it.
 
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