deimox

Is there a fail-proof way to match the original factory paint of a GSL-SE? For instance, say I get a Gunmetal grey GSL-SE and want it changed to a Metalic blue one, is there some code that will give me a perfect match for the original color?

My searching has turned up a lot of custom paint information, and how to get it done when you figure out what you want. But if I'm dead set on keep the car in a stock color I haven't found any good way to do that (or I'm making this too complicated). I have the color names from the 84/85 brochures so if that's all I need I'm set.

Cheers!

codytheoutlaw

iTrader: (2)

i think you will need a paint code. then the shop can look up how to mix it.

DivinDriver

iTrader: (15)

Depends on the shop, and what paint system they use, too.

Starting from the factory color code (K8, in my case), I had my car re-painted - - but the finished repaint ended up visibly lighter than the original factory paint.

1badFB

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http://www.rotorhead.ca/articles/200...5/paint-codes/

All you really need is a paint code.
Most shops should be able to search a code from the colors name, but just in case: lookup the paint code with the link above.


As DivinDriver said, sometimes a fresh repaint wont be perfectly identical to an original factory painted car...
Thats just because even if the paint mixture is spot on, the primer/sealers may not be exactly the same as mazda used and they can slightly alter the color of the basecoat.

As long as youre using a color that was available on your RX-7, I wouldnt worry about anything else!
Nothin like some fresh paint!