paint code

2CV · Posted: Mon Jul 04, 2011 4:59 am Post subject: paint code

Can anyone help? I have a white 73 Thing. I can't seem to locate the paint code. Does anyone know how many shades of white were available for a 73 thing? If so do you know the paint codes?

Thanks,

Paul

77kafer · Posted: Mon Jul 04, 2011 6:07 am Post subject:

Blizzard White.
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doublecanister · Posted: Mon Jul 04, 2011 7:28 am Post subject: paint

hey 2CV

I've seen multiple shades of white/ blizzard white myself,

my 73 is supposed to be Blizzard white,

I'm thinking it's supposed to be a cream white color, not bright white, I've found traces of Orig paint under certain parts and it's not a bright white at all, more yellow in it.

At least on mine it is.

Man, i've seen some white Things that you need shades to look at!

But Blizzard white was it on the 'white' color.

Hope it helps.
T
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kubelmann · Samba Member Joined: April 13, 2003 Posts: 3266

Here are some of the various paint codes for VW Thing (only) Blizzard White VW PN LKL090H00
(turns out this paint is very nearly the same as Toga White)
Blizzard White L90H
PPG/ Ditzler Automotive Finishes Blizzard White 0892
Dupont Blizzard White 89101
Dulux Blizzard White 89100
Centari 8910A

This company can color match any code for touch up paint, rattle can or other automotive paint need.

http://www.automotivetouchup.com/index-fs-right.htm

el_safari · Posted: Tue Jul 05, 2011 1:30 am Post subject:

Hello 2 Chevaux Vapeur
I had a 1972 togawhite and I have seen a 1973 blizzard white .
The toga ist a very light grey and the blizzard more white .
The original colours of the 181 were always satin finish . Wink

sixty9fasty · Posted: Tue Jul 05, 2011 6:11 pm Post subject:

My Blizzard White was partially repainted and also faded at one point in time, I had the Ned's near me mix up a little Blizzard White and as stated earlier it is certainly creamier than a bright white. They had it in the computer.

kubelmann · Samba Member Joined: April 13, 2003 Posts: 3266

I currently have a 74 parts car that is orange but was originally Blizzard White. So I have some virgin areas of the car (like the back side of dash panels and such that could be scanned for correct paint color.

STLCAR · Posted: Sun Jul 20, 2014 11:15 am Post subject:

Has anyone used rattle cans to try and match the factory white. If so what did you use. I have a few grey primer ed pieces I'd like to stay and get as close as possible.

[email protected] · Samba Member Joined: February 12, 2003 Posts: 510

Blizzard white is for sure a creamy color, as opposed to bright white. I have a Lotus white[bright] 06 Scion Xa, when parked next to each other its obvious. The Blizzard is a much prettier color.

[email protected] · Samba Member Joined: February 12, 2003 Posts: 510

Blizzard white is for sure a creamy color, as opposed to bright white. I have a Lotus white[bright] 06 Scion Xa, when parked next to each other its obvious. The Blizzard is a much prettier color.


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