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gsharp
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Paint Code

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I had a little bump last week and went to order some paint but apparently I'm not giving a correct paint code. Looking at the service notes the paint code on the VIN plate is nothing like anything listed. Below is a picture, what am I missing????
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Lotus Jim
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Re: Paint Code

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I could be wrong, but I think Vulcan Grey has a paint code of A67. (Hopefully an adult will be along in a minute who knows for sure! :oops:)
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Vulcan grey is A67. Damn fine colour!!!
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I've been buying from auto-paint.co.uk and it is a good match.
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I was expecting to see A67 some place on the VIN plate not IAMB. Is something missing from the VIN plate?
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Re: Paint Code

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I think yours has been replaced. Mine is metal and has the details stamped in. It is riveted to the body by the four rivets that i can see around your plate. It gives the paint code as A67. They could of course gave changed the style if vin plate??
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Having just searched other forums, the later type of vin plates were laminated like yours, so it should be original.
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Re: Paint Code

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Thanks for the help guys. I'll order the paint next week.
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