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Wed Feb 15, 2012 9:16 pm

http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=499000&highlight=

Thu Feb 16, 2012 4:31 pm

would anybody know the mixing formula for the lighter shade of elm green?

not just elm green...

Thu Feb 16, 2012 4:43 pm

if you don't want elm green, but a lighter shade, it is now a custom mix. no one on the planet could guess that forumula. go to a paint shop and hit the books for a green you like. they should have books with color chips

you have looked here, right?
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/archives/info/paintcodestype1.php

Thu Feb 16, 2012 4:57 pm

yes i have. ive been everywhere.

but im saying because sometimes i see in pictures people put "elm green" and they are either darker or my color.

i have two links of the brochures i found on the samba which i think describe what i mean perfectly on the link the the original thread

Thu Feb 16, 2012 8:40 pm

perhaps i caught stupid. so what your saying is the 2 brochures show 2 different greens?

Thu Feb 16, 2012 9:37 pm

Under the same name... Or so it appears in the photos. If it is true my question would be how to get the mixture for the lighter shade.

Fri Feb 17, 2012 6:30 am

You can't trust 40 year old printed color chips. Elm green is elm green. If you don't like the color you are after a custom mix. No one will be able to help you on the internet with a code. I don't know what to tell you. Get the paint mixed to the factory color and pour in some white to lighten it up

Fri Feb 17, 2012 7:51 am

do you you think the colors might end up looking different depending on the brand you get?

Fri Feb 17, 2012 8:29 am

Yes! You pick the shade and you live with it. Remember light colors look better than dark colors IMO, so keep it light.

Fri Feb 17, 2012 10:18 am

jays wrote: do you you think the colors might end up looking different depending on the brand you get?

If you go code for code between different paint it should be pretty close. It all depends how good the guy mixing it is and how accurate his equipment is. I agree with fisher....pick a color and run with it

Fri Feb 17, 2012 11:07 am

I have this '71 square with a elm green paint code tag and it's too dark for me!

Wed Feb 22, 2012 6:32 am

so sweet. I took the gas flap to the ppg supplier around here and they matched the color with that wierd picture machine and supposedly a little mixing.

it came out to "conifer green" which is supposed to be a porsche color. and after looking it up out of sheer curiosity ive only seen it on triumphs..... please dont try bashing on me. but are triumphs porsches? and and btw i think im in love and know what my next car will be haha :oops:

oh and i'll post pics whenever i get my car so people have more color reference.... here on the samba.

regardless the color is as perfect as its going to get and im sorry for the song post im just happy and done with this. my only regret is not having done this since the begining. you live, you learn i suppose.

Wed Feb 22, 2012 6:37 am

Mike Fisher wrote: Yes! You pick the shade and you live with it. Remember light colors look better than dark colors IMO, so keep it light.

i agree. i enjoy those pastel colors the earlier years have. but i enjoy them on the earlier cars. the colors just go great with it all. i wanted a deep rich color for mine not dark but rich. after seeing the sample i hope i'm picturing it right in my head...

Wed Feb 22, 2012 6:39 am

thats great. i love that! but imo on my car the colors just wouldnt have the same feel.

i like the color on the square in you avatar picture thats not the same car you posted that green now is it?

Wed Feb 22, 2012 7:12 am

My '69 daily driver is diamond blue. The '71 wrecked parts car says elm green, but Tram thought it was peru green?

Sat Mar 03, 2012 8:43 pm

FINALLY GOT PAINTED! i love the color it looks a bit different in person but its great

Sat Mar 03, 2012 8:45 pm

in person the color looks more like the hood in the third picture :D :D :D :D :D :D

Sun Mar 04, 2012 5:35 pm

You should be proud! What kind of paint is this?

Sun Mar 04, 2012 9:52 pm

ppg omni i believe the color when matched came out as conifer green
i have the mixture so if anyone likes it enough for them when i put the car all together i'll put it up. also i think the painter might have forgotten the tail light housing..... guess i'll find out tomorow when i pick it up :? he said he used up all the paint too -.-