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Brian K is currently offline  Brian K   United States
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Hi all,

Does anyone have any idea what the paint color or code for my coach might be? First--I have no sticker in my glove box or compartment, so I've checked. I've also checked on the internet and elsewhere with the codes. I ordered two possible colors that I thought MIGHT come close that were listed as possible matches: Caramel Beige and Buckskin. The former was way too light and beige, and the latter is close but not brown or dark enough. It's a 1977 Eleganza II, but I'm beginning to wonder if they painted it a non-standard color.

My next choice may be to go to an auto body shop with a paint chip, but since I have seen pictures of coaches of a similar color, I thought maybe some one could point me in the right direction.

http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/data/500/medium/2017-07-20_09_54_05.jpg

http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/data/500/medium/2017-07-19_09_44_32.jpg

http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/data/500/medium/2017-07-15_12_05_16.jpg (Sorry for it not being rotated).


Thanks!

Brian


Brian K 1977 Eleganza II, TZE167V100261 Sherman Oaks, CA Rebuilt 455, New brake system, a lot of Original Equipment ready to fall apart (discovering more as I go along....)
Re: Paint Color help [message #326354 is a reply to message #326350] Sun, 26 November 2017 13:00 Go to previous messageGo to next message
JohnL455 is currently offline  JohnL455   United States
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That looks like a metalic repaint so throw the stock codes away.

John Lebetski
Woodstock, IL
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Re: Paint Color help [message #326355 is a reply to message #326354] Sun, 26 November 2017 13:01 Go to previous messageGo to next message
Brian K is currently offline  Brian K   United States
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Haha...well that's a good start. Thanks John

Brian K 1977 Eleganza II, TZE167V100261 Sherman Oaks, CA Rebuilt 455, New brake system, a lot of Original Equipment ready to fall apart (discovering more as I go along....)
Re: [GMCnet] Paint Color help [message #326356 is a reply to message #326350] Sun, 26 November 2017 13:06 Go to previous messageGo to next message
bdub is currently offline  bdub   United States
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I don't believe your paint is factory. Please, what is the VIN?
Also, check your Facebook Private Messages, PMs.

bdub


-----Original Message-----
From: Gmclist On Behalf Of Brian Krikorian
Sent: Sunday, November 26, 2017 12:44

Does anyone have any idea what the paint color or code for my coach might
be? First--I have no sticker in my glove box or compartment, so I've
checked. I've also checked on the internet and elsewhere with the codes. I
ordered two possible colors that I thought MIGHT come close that were
listed as possible matches: Caramel Beige and Buckskin. The former was way
too light and beige, and the latter is close but not brown or dark
enough. It's a 1977 Eleganza II, but I'm beginning to wonder if they
painted it a non-standard color.

My next choice may be to go to an auto body shop with a paint chip, but
since I have seen pictures of coaches of a similar color, I thought maybe
some
one could point me in the right direction.

http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/data/500/medium/2017-07-20_09_54_05.jpg

http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/data/500/medium/2017-07-19_09_44_32.jpg

http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/data/500/medium/2017-07-15_12_05_16.



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Re: [GMCnet] Paint Color help [message #326361 is a reply to message #326350] Sun, 26 November 2017 15:12 Go to previous messageGo to next message
USAussie is currently offline  USAussie   United States
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Brian,

Find an automotive paint store in your area and ask if they have a paint color analyzer; if they do drive the GMC there.

They should be able to tell you what the color is and determine the mix. They may also be able analyzer the stripes.

Regards,
Rob M.
The Pedantic Mechanic
Sydney, Australia
AUS '75 Avion - The Blue Streak TZE365V100428
USA '75 Avion - Double Trouble TZE365V100426
USA '77 Kingsley - TZE 267V100808


-----Original Message-----
From: Gmclist [mailto:gmclist-bounces@list.gmcnet.org] On Behalf Of Brian Krikorian
Sent: Sunday, November 26, 2017 12:44 PM
To: gmclist@list.gmcnet.org
Subject: [GMCnet] Paint Color help

Hi all,

Does anyone have any idea what the paint color or code for my coach might be? First--I have no sticker in my glove box or
compartment, so I've checked. I've also checked on the internet and elsewhere with the codes. I ordered two possible colors that I
thought MIGHT come close that were listed as possible matches: Caramel Beige and Buckskin. The former was way too light and beige,
and the latter is close but not brown or dark
enough. It's a 1977 Eleganza II, but I'm beginning to wonder if they painted it a non-standard color.

My next choice may be to go to an auto body shop with a paint chip, but since I have seen pictures of coaches of a similar color, I
thought maybe some one could point me in the right direction.

http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/data/500/medium/2017-07-20_09_54_05.jpg

http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/data/500/medium/2017-07-19_09_44_32.jpg

http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/data/500/medium/2017-07-15_12_05_16.jpg (Sorry for it not being rotated).


Thanks!

Brian


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Regards, Rob M. (USAussie) The Pedantic Mechanic Sydney, Australia '75 Avion - AUS - The Blue Streak TZE365V100428 '75 Avion - USA - Double Trouble TZE365V100426
Re: Paint Color help [message #326362 is a reply to message #326350] Sun, 26 November 2017 15:32 Go to previous messageGo to next message
Brian K is currently offline  Brian K   United States
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Thanks everyone, as usual, for the advice and help via the forum (and email). So it looks like my next stop will be looking for auto body paint suppliers in the rainy northwest! I have a few 1" chips that have flaked off so maybe I can start there.

Bill I did check. Thanks. VIN is: TZE167V100261


Brian K 1977 Eleganza II, TZE167V100261 Sherman Oaks, CA Rebuilt 455, New brake system, a lot of Original Equipment ready to fall apart (discovering more as I go along....)

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Re: [GMCnet] Paint Color help [message #326367 is a reply to message #326362] Sun, 26 November 2017 16:01 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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If you have chips that have flaked off then it definitely isn’t the original. The original pant was Imron, a polyurethane paint that won’t flake.

Emery Stora
77 Kingsley
Frederick, CO

> On Nov 26, 2017, at 2:32 PM, Brian Krikorian wrote:
>
> Thanks everyone, as usual, for the advice and help via the forum (and email). So it looks like my next stop will be looking for auto body paint
> suppliers in the rainy northwest! I have a few 1" chips that have flaked off so maybe I can start there.
>
> Bill I did check. Thanks.
> --
> Brian K
> 1977 Eleganza II, TZE167V100261
> Bellevue, WA
> Rebuilt 455, New brake system, a lot of Original Equipment ready to fall apart (discovering more as I go along....)
>
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Re: [GMCnet] Paint Color help [message #326370 is a reply to message #326367] Sun, 26 November 2017 16:26 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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Brian

A long way from original paint...

Do what Rob said. If they have paint analyzers in Antigonish, NS, you can
be sure they have one where you live. Get the smallest amount available and
take it home to test on an inconspicuous location for a colour match.

Mike from NS

On Sun, Nov 26, 2017 at 6:01 PM, Emery Stora wrote:

> If you have chips that have flaked off then it definitely isn’t the
> original. The original pant was Imron, a polyurethane paint that won’t
> flake.
>
> Emery Stora
> 77 Kingsley
> Frederick, CO
>
>> On Nov 26, 2017, at 2:32 PM, Brian Krikorian wrote:
>>
>> Thanks everyone, as usual, for the advice and help via the forum (and
> email). So it looks like my next stop will be looking for auto body paint
>> suppliers in the rainy northwest! I have a few 1" chips that have
> flaked off so maybe I can start there.
>>
>> Bill I did check. Thanks.
>> --
>> Brian K
>> 1977 Eleganza II, TZE167V100261
>> Bellevue, WA
>> Rebuilt 455, New brake system, a lot of Original Equipment ready to fall
> apart (discovering more as I go along....)
>>
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1977 Eleganza II 26-3
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Re: Paint Color help [message #326377 is a reply to message #326350] Sun, 26 November 2017 18:15 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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Take the fuel door off and take to a paint shop or auto parts store. My local Autovalue, does paint analysis and made up several cans for me.

Larry Smile
78 Royale w/500 Caddy
Menomonie, WI.
Re: Paint Color help [message #326397 is a reply to message #326350] Mon, 27 November 2017 08:59 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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Come to think of it my small town NAPA said they have that equipment, though I have not tried the service

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Re: [GMCnet] Paint Color help [message #326398 is a reply to message #326362] Mon, 27 November 2017 09:06 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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Hey Brian your in Bellevue? There's a sherwin Williams auto paint store on the south side of 522 they will match your color


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> On Nov 26, 2017, at 1:32 PM, Brian Krikorian wrote:
>
> Thanks everyone, as usual, for the advice and help via the forum (and email). So it looks like my next stop will be looking for auto body paint
> suppliers in the rainy northwest! I have a few 1" chips that have flaked off so maybe I can start there.
>
> Bill I did check. Thanks.
> --
> Brian K
> 1977 Eleganza II, TZE167V100261
> Bellevue, WA
> Rebuilt 455, New brake system, a lot of Original Equipment ready to fall apart (discovering more as I go along....)
>
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Re: [GMCnet] Paint Color help [message #326406 is a reply to message #326398] Mon, 27 November 2017 15:46 Go to previous messageGo to next message
Brian K is currently offline  Brian K   United States
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Thanks again for the comments.

Dan, thanks for that as well. That SW is only about 2 miles from me, so that's great!

Brian


Brian K 1977 Eleganza II, TZE167V100261 Sherman Oaks, CA Rebuilt 455, New brake system, a lot of Original Equipment ready to fall apart (discovering more as I go along....)
Re: [GMCnet] Paint Color help [message #326420 is a reply to message #326406] Mon, 27 November 2017 21:46 Go to previous message
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They matched a Kingsley I had a while back not bad for a rattle can , they will make you up a quart or put it spray cans for you



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> On Nov 27, 2017, at 1:46 PM, Brian Krikorian wrote:
>
> Thanks again for the comments.
>
> Dan, thanks for that as well. That SW is only about 2 miles from me, so that's great!
>
> Brian
> --
> Brian K
> 1977 Eleganza II, TZE167V100261
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