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Old 05-03-2010, 09:57 AM
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Default letter in vin to decode paint color?
tryin to find the color name of the red that my truck is painted, its stock paint job just need to fill in a few chips. its a 96 im assuming its a pretty common color any idea as to what color red its called
 
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Old 05-03-2010, 10:32 AM
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it would probaly be better to go to a paint shop and have them use their little color matching tool. It scans the paint and it allows them to match it closer to the faded paint.
 
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Old 05-03-2010, 11:38 AM
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under the hood there is a tag on that tag the paint codes are on it
on the hood itself
 
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Old 05-03-2010, 01:05 PM
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nice thanks boys gotta get the chips filled in before they turn bad
 
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Old 05-04-2010, 12:23 AM
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It's also on the drivers door panel.
 
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Old 05-04-2010, 02:25 PM
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does anyone know what the red color is refered to like is it mack red or crimson red or what?
 
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Old 05-04-2010, 06:36 PM
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not sure, but auto zone sells small scratch and chip repair paint pens. they come in manufacturer colors
 
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Old 05-05-2010, 07:36 PM
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Flame Red should be the one.
 
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Old 05-06-2010, 02:06 PM
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sweet man thanks no wonder i couldnt find it i was looking for mack red
 
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Old 05-06-2010, 04:24 PM
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No prob.
 
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