Paint

[Guest]

Does anyone know if there is a near enough equivalent to Porsche paintwork that can be bought from outlets other than OPCs? I look through the racks in my local Halfords for Porsche colours and they don't have it so I guess that its difficult to get, but is it difficult to match from the ranges for VW/FORD/GM etc?

 

[Mark_Bennett]

Most are VW/Audi colours

Which one do you want?

 

[Guest]

Guard's Red. I looked at the VW, but they must have different names and my colour vision isn't so good as to be able to be sure whether there was a close match or not.

 

[Guest]

I bourght a can of Guards Red for my wing mirrors from www.porscheshop.co.uk
Perfect match. It was £16,50 for a big can.

 

[richthomas]

Like Mark said, most are VW/Audi colours, so if you have your paint code you can cross reference it to one of these as the codes are the same.

 

[usermjg]

i had a paint specilaist mix me a colour match, Jawal Paints uk , i must say its a very good job, i re-sprayed my nose last year and its a perfect match so much so i then painted the sills. I would recommend theis method. But you do need a compressor and a little skill to get a good result. by the way i bought a litre of two pack and i still have half a litre left. The colour code is in the boot, by the spare wheel.

Marc

 

[Guest]

Thanks for the tips. I've got a compressor and a couple of guns. I think these were for cellulose paints though, will these work with two pack paints?

 

[usermjg]

not sure i think so, check it out firsts though at a specialist mixers.

 

[tref]

Does it not have the little "options sticker" in the boot (usually on the back panel if I am not mistaken) I believe that Has the paint code on it.

 

[CarreraRSR]

'76, '77 and '78 models years used Mars Red assuming its original paint. However being so old I would have a paint supplier colour match it as red fades so easily. Assuming no one resprayed it over the last 35 years with a coat of Guards Red which wasn't introduced until '79 model year. Malaga Red was introduced in '78.

http://www.werk924.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=17&Itemid=32

 

[vincematthews]

The paint code on my '79 is near where the earth strap for the battery grounds under the bonnet - you might want to check there.
If its any sort of red and original, different panels will have faded to different shades.

 

[alanjones]

Tried posting a pic but tablet wont let me lol. Ive looked for the sticker before but nae luck. It has a orange kinda tinge to it but not faded

 

[PaulHere]

Have you read the "PORSCHE 924 FAQ - READ THIS FIRST" thread on this forum?

There is a full list on there []