thebassman Posted October 1, 2017 Report Share Posted October 1, 2017 Hi Guys, need assistance again, trying to find some suitable rattle can paint to colour code the front spoiler on my V reg 1600 Sport recently imported from South Africa. The Paint Verf. on the Vin plate shows OP which I have found to be a Ford SA oiginal Factory colour of Cologne Blue however I am unable to get a paint code for this. Googling 'Cologne Blue (OP)' just gets hits on mens aftershave!! I have taken the boot lid to a paint shop and they used a Digital Colour Analizer thingy but the colour given was too light. I know the colour is available as my local parts shop supplied me with an aerosol from old ford colour chips which was a good match, unfortunetly I used all of that and the business is no longer trading. Tried a few local paint sprayers but no one seems to have old Ford paint chips around. Anyone help with a code ? Cheers, Jeff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RWL81P Posted October 1, 2017 Report Share Posted October 1, 2017 a good paint shop supplier should be able to match the colour and make you a can up. or try custom paints on google, they are in sheffield but reckon they can mix any colour. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John escort mk1V6 Posted October 1, 2017 Report Share Posted October 1, 2017 If they have a colour/paint scanner , it would be no problem , may be the old paint looks a bit pale. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobcat Posted October 1, 2017 Report Share Posted October 1, 2017 From the picture looks very much like 1979 UK escorts Riveira Blue to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RWL81P Posted October 1, 2017 Report Share Posted October 1, 2017 buff a part of the boot floor and match it too a colour chip. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thebassman Posted October 1, 2017 Author Report Share Posted October 1, 2017 Thanks for replys, had it paint scanned (polished with G3 before scanning), aerosol made but still too light, tried 2 paint shops neither had colour chips for old fords. Need a paint code before Custom paints can do anythig. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rally Pack 2000 Posted October 1, 2017 Report Share Posted October 1, 2017 I dont think an off the shelf premix rattle will ever match a weathered original paint either to be honest. Given these specialised paint shops are mixed as you go, since its proven too light for you just ask them to up the tint by 20% or whatever guesstimate you feel is closer. After a couple of tries you should get there if the basic colour scan is sound. The majority of the paint is a white base and they mix small amounts of tint into that. I couldn't get a white that matched mine. The paint code was a white that changed over time but all they had stored in their computer was the earlier version which was almost beige. I asked them to use 2/3rds tint and its closer than any scan ever delivered as well. Paint is really a recipe and you sometimes have to take away and add a few ingredients as required. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thebassman Posted October 1, 2017 Author Report Share Posted October 1, 2017 Thanks, will have to try that although the car had been recently re painted in its original colour (late last year in SA) prior to my purchase and has been garaged since so not exposed to any sunshine. Still would like to find a paint code for Cologne Blue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thebassman Posted October 4, 2017 Author Report Share Posted October 4, 2017 Sorted, no name or code but got a colour chip to match. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rally Pack 2000 Posted October 4, 2017 Report Share Posted October 4, 2017 Its a nice colour for a Sport with its striping. I like it very much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lmarriott Posted October 13, 2017 Report Share Posted October 13, 2017 Hi there If you get stuck in future needing a colour match, try emailing Bodyshop Consumables (i know someone that works there) they could help you out next time bscmanchester@outlook.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paultheotherone Posted March 7, 2023 Report Share Posted March 7, 2023 On 04/10/2017 at 20:59, thebassman said: Sorted, no name or code but got a colour chip to match. Thanks. Hi, just come across this post. I too have a South African import MK1 Capri with the O.P. Paint code and I’m struggling to find a supplier in the UK. Can you please let me know who you went to for the correct paint? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnny Boy Posted March 7, 2023 Report Share Posted March 7, 2023 My Escort 1600 Sport is the same colour, I had it matched to a paint chip card at a local Car paint factors. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paultheotherone Posted March 7, 2023 Report Share Posted March 7, 2023 2 hours ago, Johnny Boy said: My Escort 1600 Sport is the same colour, I had it matched to a paint chip card at a local Car paint factors. I’m just off j11 M25 and from a quick search there doesn’t seem to be anything local to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
katana Posted March 7, 2023 Report Share Posted March 7, 2023 45 minutes ago, Paultheotherone said: I’m just off j11 M25 and from a quick search there doesn’t seem to be anything local to me. Well, there is Autopaint Direct in Staines, or Auto Paint Supplies in Aldershot (bit of a drive) But I know there are more than a few Car Body Shops around the Chertsey area and you could always ask them to order some in for you or ask where they get their stuff from? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rally Pack 2000 Posted March 8, 2023 Report Share Posted March 8, 2023 OP is the South African Code for Marine Blue, its closest UK equivalent is said to be Cologne Blue which some dealers who sell SA cars even refer to it as but I think there are subtle differences. In Australia they would call it "Blue Ice" Like this one https://www.kgfclassiccars.co.uk/vehicles/2453/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paultheotherone Posted March 9, 2023 Report Share Posted March 9, 2023 20 hours ago, Rally Pack 2000 said: OP is the South African Code for Marine Blue, its closest UK equivalent is said to be Cologne Blue which some dealers who sell SA cars even refer to it as but I think there are subtle differences. In Australia they would call it "Blue Ice" Like this one https://www.kgfclassiccars.co.uk/vehicles/2453/ I’ve also been told it’s called Baby Blue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D-FENS Posted March 9, 2023 Report Share Posted March 9, 2023 Looks very similar to Seafoam Blue which my mk2 Cortina was when it came from the factory . 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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