T3 Paint Colors & Codes: The Comprehensive Guide

[AlfromNH]

Not sure if this is the place to post this, but…

I ordered a can of L90D for my ‘88 Westy from PaintScratch.com. The paint is darker and has a greenish tint, not even a close match.
The pic below shows the exterior paint, the paint underneath the dash which realistically has never been exposed to the elements, and the touch up spot I did with the PS paint. I think I could get a better match with off-the-shelf touch up paint for the FLAPS.

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‘88 2wd Auto Westy project

[1988M5]

[Chopps]

[1988M5]

Just ordered a touch up pen from Paintscratch.com P90 Pastel white for my 1991GL. They kept trying to push a clearcoat? I'm no paint expert but only the metallic paints had a clearcoat right?

BK
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1991 tin top GL
2002 Winnebago Vista. VW VR6 24V Eurovan front clip powered class C 21' RV.
Some BMWs.

[1988M5]

Look at the second post in this thread.

BK
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1991 tin top GL
2002 Winnebago Vista. VW VR6 24V Eurovan front clip powered class C 21' RV.
Some BMWs.

[Chopps]

Also any clue if there is a way to figure out the color code for the bumpers on these things? Appreciate any input.

[Chopps]

Yeah I see it's listed under the full color list but under the NA color post it only shows it as a camper option. That's why I was curious.

Thanks,

[kamzcab86]

[Chopps]

I have a 1980 transporter, no camper pop top and the color code on my PKN is J5J5 which appears to be Medium Blue, just see it isnt listed here. Has anyone else seen this before?

[jb20thae]

If looking to repaint the fiberglass bumpers, does one need a flex agent or will a rattlecan from paintscratch.com hold up with proper prep and application?

[Crankey]

Damn I needed this 2 weeks ago.
Oh well...paint is on now. Looks pretty close to me but it's a gm color I think.
Had to go by color scan. Ehh...my thing is about 15 different shades of oxidized tan, small rust repair tan with the right code 5-6 years old and now this very similar gm tan in patches..
Somehow my searching here didn't find this thread..

[bobbyblack]

Looks to me like LP7Y X9 [flash silver] But hard to tell, I've been fooled by a camera more than once.
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'87 Westy 'Flossie','86 Westy 'R1','86 tintop GL - Subi2.2 'J2','83.5 stock tintop L 'ZoomBus','74 Karmann Ghia, '63 Notch

[skemems]

What color paint code. Exterior is primeras, almost ready for paint.

[kamzcab86]

[skemems]

Looking to confirm paint code for an 1987 Westfalia - I dont have a sticker under the dash, and there is no "plate" under the driver seat.
Any other way to confirm paint code?

I have narrowed it down one of these two.
Savanna Beige Metallic (LH1V)
Flash Silver Metallic (LP7Y)

[bajaleo]

Thanks for the reply erste. I'll check both of those tips out.

[erste]

[bajaleo]

Does anyone know of a rattle can spray paint that comes close to LT1M Tuscan/Toscano Beige? I've tried purchasing this color from two different automotive paint suppliers and they've both told me they don't have it.

Is there a rustoleum or a duplicolor that comes close? I'm trying to paint some screw heads so it doesn't have to be exact.

Thanks, Leo
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Leo in San Juan Capistrano
1984 Wolfie Westy, Subaru EJ22 powered.

[SyncroGhia]

Does anyone know the correct paint code for the lower section of the body (and bumpers) for the VW Tristar?

It's a very dark grey, darker than LH7B but I can't find this written anywhere.

Believe it or not, this is the same Tristar Syncro and with the original paint but within direct sunlight.

MG
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T3 Syncro 16 S6 Westfalia Limey SOLD
T3 Syncro 6x6 SOLD
T3 RS6 Bluestar
T3 Tristar Syncro 16 SOLD
T3 Tristar Syncro RHD SOLD

[Vanagon Nut]

You're welcome old_man. I've been stymied for search terms before....

I got hits for French, German web sites using "Gelborange". If I recall, your single cab was sold in Germany, imported to Canada? i.e. I wonder if Vanagons with that colour were even sold in [edit] North America?

Neil.
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1981 Westy DIY 15º ABA
(VW Gas I4)

1988 Westy DIY 50º ABA

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