Does my colour have a number - Paint colour referencing

[Bilmac]

Hi to everyone,

I am sure that at some point I have seen a post in this forum which made reference to a number for paint colours. I seem to remember that this reference number was important in obtaining the correct colour finish.
Can anyone enlighten me with a reference number for Almond Yellow on my 71 2000TC? Any help with a possible supplier would also be appreciated.

Merry Xmas

Bilmac ???

 

[scauto]

me too!

 

[MetPolP6]

Be careful, there is more than one shade of Almond.

Mike

 

[JohnGlinn(Cardiff)]

Bilmac,
the Ault & Wiborg paint code for Almond is GL28774 and was used from Sept.'70 to Sept.'75 --- 'tho I'm sure Mike is right, there are a variety of Almond coloured cars about!
Regards, John.

 

[1970 2000 sc]

Best way to get a good match is to take a panel down, or the whole car, to you local paint factors and get them to mix it to match
Ok it’s better if you have a small panel or bit you have cut out, i.e. if you have replaced wings, cut a section out of old wing that has good paint on it and take that down

 

[Bilmac]

Thanks guys;
I was not aware that more than one shade of Almond existed, perhaps the best thing to do is get an expert opinion. Do you know of anyone with the expertise in Lincolnshire?
Regards
Bilmac

 

[Bilmac]

Thanks Mike - how many shades of Almond are you aware of?

 

[Bilmac]

Thanks JohnGlinn

I will try to source a sample of paint under the reference you quote and paint up a small sample for comparison with the motor.

 

[Bilmac]

Thanks Scauto;
Its nice to know I we are not alone, isnt it?

 

[MetPolP6]

Thanks guys;
I was not aware that more than one shade of Almond existed, perhaps the best thing to do is get an expert opinion. Do you know of anyone with the expertise in Lincolnshire?
Regards
Bilmac

Hi Bilmac;

Are you near Boston, I company I used are very good with mixing paint from a sample! I have their details if you require them!

Mike

 

[scauto]

I painted a bit of my bonnet last week with some paint I had left that narly matched another almond car I had ( very close) and its totally different - but this one has been resprayed - before I got it so who knows! I'm going to ask paont factor about Johns number though!

 

[Bilmac]

Thanks guys;
I was not aware that more than one shade of Almond existed, perhaps the best thing to do is get an expert opinion. Do you know of anyone with the expertise in Lincolnshire?
Regards
Bilmac

Hi Bilmac;

Are you near Boston, I company I used are very good with mixing paint from a sample! I have their details if you require them!

Mike

Hi Mike, I am not very far from Boston at all and would appreciate the details very much.

Regards
Bilmac

 

[MetPolP6]

Thanks guys;
I was not aware that more than one shade of Almond existed, perhaps the best thing to do is get an expert opinion. Do you know of anyone with the expertise in Lincolnshire?
Regards
Bilmac

Hi Bilmac;

Are you near Boston, I company I used are very good with mixing paint from a sample! I have their details if you require them!

Mike

Hi Mike, I am not very far from Boston at all and would appreciate the details very much.

Regards
Bilmac

Hi Bilmac;

The compay is-

Vehicle Refinishing Specialists Ltd
5 Redstone Industrial Est
Redstone Road, Boston.

A16 towards Boston, also signed on the same Estate is 'The Sack Store' and V R S Ltd is at the lower part of this Est.

Tel: 01205 311914

Regards

Mike