XC70: Body - black sapphire metallic

Paul Cretu · Apr 2nd, 2017, 19:20

Hi all,
Still getting used to the width of the new car and today, whilst in the garage, I chipped off a bit off paint from the drives' door....I cried a bit, none of my kids were around so I can blame it on them and feel less guilty.
The paint code is 452 which is black sapphire metallic. My BMW E60 is also black sapphire metallic. I have a can of touch up paint for the BMW, does anyone know if it matches the VOLVO one?
Thank you.

ripstandem · Apr 2nd, 2017, 19:33

Try a test spot in an inconspicuous area.

Paul Cretu · Apr 2nd, 2017, 19:36

Good point. I'll do that tonight and wait check tomorrow in the sunlight

Paul Cretu · Apr 3rd, 2017, 09:58

Update, there is a slight difference, the bmw one is a bit darker. But only noticeable from very close distances(5-6 inches away).

Model flyer · Apr 4th, 2017, 10:29

Quote:

Originally Posted by Paul Cretu

Update, there is a slight difference, the bmw one is a bit darker. But only noticeable from very close distances(5-6 inches away).

Beware of the laquer supplied in the touch up kits. It looks ok for a year or so then goes yellow the turns to a white flakey colour due to the sun's rays.

Paul Cretu · Apr 5th, 2017, 21:55

I have to admit that I don't use the laquer. I tried once and ended up with a blob.

Sasha94 · Apr 8th, 2017, 11:14

For reference, Ford Panther Black is also a good match for Sapphire Balck

Apr 2nd, 2017, 19:20	#1
Paul Cretu New Member Last Online: Jan 14th, 2024 16:40 Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Colchester	black sapphire metallic Hi all, Still getting used to the width of the new car and today, whilst in the garage, I chipped off a bit off paint from the drives' door....I cried a bit, none of my kids were around so I can blame it on them and feel less guilty. The paint code is 452 which is black sapphire metallic. My BMW E60 is also black sapphire metallic. I have a can of touch up paint for the BMW, does anyone know if it matches the VOLVO one? Thank you.

Apr 2nd, 2017, 19:33	#2
ripstandem Member Last Online: Mar 4th, 2024 19:49 Join Date: May 2011 Location: halifax	Back to black Try a test spot in an inconspicuous area.

Apr 8th, 2017, 11:14	#7
Sasha94 The Dumb Blonde Last Online: Mar 17th, 2019 10:58 Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Bangor, Gwynedd	For reference, Ford Panther Black is also a good match for Sapphire Balck __________________ 2014 Skoda Octavia vRS with loads of toys! ex 2012 V50 1.6D DRIVe SE Lux, 2008 XC70 D5 AWD SE Geartronic, 2004 S40 2.0D SE, 2008 C30 1.6 S & 2000 C70 2.0T

Apr 2nd, 2017, 19:36	#3
Paul Cretu New Member Last Online: Jan 14th, 2024 16:40 Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Colchester	Good point. I'll do that tonight and wait check tomorrow in the sunlight

Apr 3rd, 2017, 09:58	#4
Paul Cretu New Member Last Online: Jan 14th, 2024 16:40 Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Colchester	Update, there is a slight difference, the bmw one is a bit darker. But only noticeable from very close distances(5-6 inches away).

Apr 5th, 2017, 21:55	#6
Paul Cretu New Member Last Online: Jan 14th, 2024 16:40 Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Colchester	I have to admit that I don't use the laquer. I tried once and ended up with a blob.

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