Body/Trim: 70: - How many colours of white?

friedfrog · Jun 16th, 2009, 19:19

Evenin'

Simple question, How many shades of white are there on a 98 S/V70.
The thing is I'm looking to replace the bumpers on my S70 and theres a white S70 at the local breakers with mint bumpers, dint want to buy em' and find they dont match.
If theres more than one colour white, where can I find the paint codes?

Cheers, Ant.

cootuk · Jun 16th, 2009, 21:20

The best way would be to hold them up against your paintwork.
Failing that, never clean them so the colour doesn't matter

bigandquick · Jun 16th, 2009, 21:40

With many car manufacturers each paint code can encompass a wide shade range, which is why bodyshops have to mix paint to match your vehicle.
I remember my old MkI Astra was a metallic blue, and the Vauxhall bodyshop had a set of colour cards with about a dozen shades of that one colour. It was a case of them picking the nearest one for the formula and then fiddling with it if it wasn't quite right.
Once you take ageing/fading/weathering into account you're heading towards the piece of string question.

However, if they are mint then I'd grab them then budget for about £80/bumper to get them blended to your shade.

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friedfrog Global Warmer Last Online: May 1st, 2016 16:58 Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Malton	How many colours of white? Evenin' Simple question, How many shades of white are there on a 98 S/V70. The thing is I'm looking to replace the bumpers on my S70 and theres a white S70 at the local breakers with mint bumpers, dint want to buy em' and find they dont match. If theres more than one colour white, where can I find the paint codes? Cheers, Ant. __________________ So what if it only does 18 mpg, I'm a parent, not a conservationist!! Atheism; A not for prophet organisation.

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bigandquick Premier Member Last Online: Mar 18th, 2024 12:36 Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Cambridge	With many car manufacturers each paint code can encompass a wide shade range, which is why bodyshops have to mix paint to match your vehicle. I remember my old MkI Astra was a metallic blue, and the Vauxhall bodyshop had a set of colour cards with about a dozen shades of that one colour. It was a case of them picking the nearest one for the formula and then fiddling with it if it wasn't quite right. Once you take ageing/fading/weathering into account you're heading towards the piece of string question. However, if they are mint then I'd grab them then budget for about £80/bumper to get them blended to your shade. __________________ Tim '16 XC60 SE Lux Nav

Jun 16th, 2009, 21:20	#2
cootuk Premier Member Last Online: Apr 22nd, 2013 20:52 Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: bradford	The best way would be to hold them up against your paintwork. Failing that, never clean them so the colour doesn't matter

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