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Title: A little help about the paint codes needed
Post by: mathewst on 30 August 2009, 21:30:27

Well need to spray the car.
Found the paint code, and here it is

298/83L: Midnight Black Mica (99-)

So will please someone explain a little this name of the paint. From what I know there are two types of paint regular and metallic paint  and this word Mica is a bit confusing.
Is this regular, metallic paint or something else maybe...?

Title: Re: A little help about the paint codes needed
Post by: Agemo on 30 August 2009, 22:07:13

That would be Pearlescent, instead of Aluminium flakes like Metallic, Pearlescent has teardrop shaped pieces of MICA in it.  :y

Title: Re: A little help about the paint codes needed
Post by: mathewst on 30 August 2009, 22:12:53

does that mean a bit more expensive than regular pain or...?

Title: Re: A little help about the paint codes needed
Post by: Agemo on 30 August 2009, 22:16:20

Sorry mate, I have no idea of prices. I am sure someone on here will have bought this lately.  ::)

Title: Re: A little help about the paint codes needed
Post by: mathewst on 30 August 2009, 22:18:57

Ok thanks

Title: Re: A little help about the paint codes needed
Post by: unlucky alf on 30 August 2009, 22:38:04

yes mate it does work out a bit more expensive if you are getting paint mixed for spray gun use, if its spray cans then you will need basecoat & clearcoat :y

Title: Re: A little help about the paint codes needed
Post by: mathewst on 30 August 2009, 22:52:01

I was going to give the car to the shop to have it resprayed and the guy asked me is it a metallic paint on the car?I had no idea and said probably yes