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Finding paint code without vin plate
« on: 18 April 2020, 19:02:02 »
Is there any way of finding out the paint code with out the vin plate? 
I have a astra H and want to order some paint but cant without the code. I know i could probably get it from the dealer but they're closed.

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Re: Finding paint code without vin plate
« Reply #1 on: 18 April 2020, 19:43:16 »
I'm assuming that the stick on B Pillar Vin Plate is missing but isn't there another one showing the paint code on the slam panel when the bonnet is open.  :-\
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Re: Finding paint code without vin plate
« Reply #2 on: 18 April 2020, 20:28:25 »
Quote from: YZ250 on 18 April 2020, 19:43:16
I'm assuming that the stick on B Pillar Vin Plate is missing but isn't there another one showing the paint code on the slam panel when the bonnet is open.  :-\

Nope.
Only sticker anywhere on the car is the aircon info sticker on the slam panel .
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Re: Finding paint code without vin plate
« Reply #3 on: 18 April 2020, 20:32:07 »
IF you can find a really good body repair job open, go and ask them to identify the exact paint code.

I have known real specialists before in paint shops that have the gift to match colours perfectly as part of their skill set ;)

The other way is to go to a local Vx main dealer and ask their parts department to look up the build history of your vehicle, including the official colour :)
« Last Edit: 18 April 2020, 20:33:58 by Lizzie Zoom »
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Re: Finding paint code without vin plate
« Reply #4 on: 18 April 2020, 20:47:20 »
That's what i thought the answer would be.  Was hoping there might have been another way as the local dealer is shut and so it seems are most of the paint/body shops.
Oh well it will just have to wait, just hoping to get it done whilst its quiet.
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Re: Finding paint code without vin plate
« Reply #5 on: 18 April 2020, 21:15:52 »
What colour is it?
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Re: Finding paint code without vin plate
« Reply #6 on: 18 April 2020, 21:44:41 »
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 18 April 2020, 21:15:52
What colour is it?

Log book says silver but i would say grey
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Re: Finding paint code without vin plate
« Reply #7 on: 18 April 2020, 21:49:25 »
Quote from: lee4206 on 18 April 2020, 21:44:41
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 18 April 2020, 21:15:52
What colour is it?

Log book says silver but i would say grey
Seeing as I am telepathic, I would say Lightning Silver...
« Last Edit: 18 April 2020, 21:54:27 by Doctor Gollum »
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Re: Finding paint code without vin plate
« Reply #8 on: 18 April 2020, 21:51:28 »
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 18 April 2020, 21:49:25
Quote from: lee4206 on 18 April 2020, 21:44:41
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 18 April 2020, 21:15:52
What colour is it?

Log book says silver but i would say grey
Seeing as I am telepathic, I would say Moonland...
Telepathic? What am I thinking now?  ;D
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Re: Finding paint code without vin plate
« Reply #9 on: 18 April 2020, 21:53:35 »
Quote from: STEMO on 18 April 2020, 21:51:28
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 18 April 2020, 21:49:25
Quote from: lee4206 on 18 April 2020, 21:44:41
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 18 April 2020, 21:15:52
What colour is it?

Log book says silver but i would say grey
Seeing as I am telepathic, I would say Moonland...
Telepathic? What am I thinking now?  ;D
I really don't want to know...  :P
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Re: Finding paint code without vin plate
« Reply #10 on: 18 April 2020, 21:54:47 »
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 18 April 2020, 21:53:35
Quote from: STEMO on 18 April 2020, 21:51:28
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 18 April 2020, 21:49:25
Quote from: lee4206 on 18 April 2020, 21:44:41
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 18 April 2020, 21:15:52
What colour is it?

Log book says silver but i would say grey
Seeing as I am telepathic, I would say Moonland...
Telepathic? What am I thinking now?  ;D
I really don't want to know...  :P
Open your mind. I'm concentrating really hard, my face has gone all twisty doing it.  ;D
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Re: Finding paint code without vin plate
« Reply #11 on: 18 April 2020, 21:59:11 »
That's probably a touch of constipation Stemo :D ;D ;D
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Re: Finding paint code without vin plate
« Reply #12 on: 18 April 2020, 22:01:06 »
Quote from: BazaJT on 18 April 2020, 21:59:11
That's probably a touch of constipation Stemo :D ;D ;D
You're the telepathic one  :y  ;D
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Re: Finding paint code without vin plate
« Reply #13 on: 18 April 2020, 22:25:57 »
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 18 April 2020, 21:49:25
Quote from: lee4206 on 18 April 2020, 21:44:41
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 18 April 2020, 21:15:52
What colour is it?

Log book says silver but i would say grey
Seeing as I am telepathic, I would say Lightning Silver...

Having done a quick google search you could be right. Its only for the sills so might just order a can and hope for the best..
Thanks for that  :y
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Re: Finding paint code without vin plate
« Reply #14 on: 18 April 2020, 22:28:01 »
Quote from: BazaJT on 18 April 2020, 21:59:11
That's probably a touch of constipation Stemo :D ;D ;D

I think this is unlikely.  :-\                                                                                   ;D                                         
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Re: Finding paint code without vin plate
« Reply #15 on: 18 April 2020, 22:36:48 »
Quote from: Sir Tigger QC on 18 April 2020, 22:28:01
Quote from: BazaJT on 18 April 2020, 21:59:11
That's probably a touch of constipation Stemo :D ;D ;D

I think this is unlikely.  :-\                                                                                   ;D                                       
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Re: Finding paint code without vin plate
« Reply #16 on: 19 April 2020, 10:05:39 »
There's only on one GM silver,,  rare silver. Z147/Z157.
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Re: Finding paint code without vin plate
« Reply #17 on: 19 April 2020, 11:35:01 »
Quote from: biggriffin on 19 April 2020, 10:05:39
There's only on one GM silver,,  rare silver. Z147/Z157.
True for the Omega, Astras have a broader appeal to the colourful types ;)
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Re: Finding paint code without vin plate
« Reply #18 on: 19 April 2020, 12:59:06 »
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 19 April 2020, 11:35:01
Quote from: biggriffin on 19 April 2020, 10:05:39
There's only on one GM silver,,  rare silver. Z147/Z157.
True for the Omega, Astras have a broader appeal to the colourful types ;)


 Guess what colour the posh Vectra is...

Yup Z157. See rare silver. :D
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Re: Finding paint code without vin plate
« Reply #19 on: 19 April 2020, 13:47:51 »
Nope I've still got my rare silver mv6 and it's definitely not the same. ::)  Shame because if it was I'd know what paint to get.
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