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*TAG UR IT* · 10-20-2009, 01:24 PM

Can anyone help out by finding out what the paint code is for the dash applique? I believe it is called graphite silver. I'd like to make sure and then find out the code along with who sells it, where I can get it, etc.

This is a must for those (like me

) who don't do the ABL installation properly!!!

Thanks in advance to everyone who can help out!

Tag

CamaroSkooter · 10-20-2009, 01:58 PM

I told him to wait for me...but noooooo.

*TAG UR IT* · 10-20-2009, 02:56 PM

man, I must have gone through 20 shades of silver/gray today. I will only be able to match it up once I get the code...since you really can't tell till it dries.

third1 · 10-20-2009, 05:44 PM

That sucks TAG I know how you feel I scrached my door panel in the upper corner waiting for some IOM spray to fix it.

*TAG UR IT* · 10-20-2009, 06:54 PM

yep. Well...I fixed the left side and it looks perfect...maybe too thick. But, we'll see how it turns out once I turn on the lights. Now...off to the right side!

camarorick · 10-21-2009, 11:32 AM

I don't have the original code, but I found a paint I think is 95+ % accurate. I used it to repaint the smaller trim that I Fubared, and you can NOT tell that it has been repainted. One thing though, I think the paint on the trim is water based, because when I tried to just do a touch up, the original paint lifted. I had to strip the whole piece, and repaint completely..... One tip, if you are going to repaint the whole trim, I strongly suggest you start with a clear coat, and then the color ( if you don't, the paint will look uneven ).

Here's a pic of the paint can.....

*TAG UR IT* · 10-21-2009, 11:51 AM

That's EXACTLY the same paint can that I almost purchased from Auto Zone yesterday!!!

I've got someone trying to get me the paint code and company that makes the paint. If that works, we'll be set. Now, did you have to repaint the entire piece?...or just touch up? Because if you repainted the entire piece, you'd never know the difference. If you just repainted a small portion, you might be able to tell.

But yeah...I saw that paint too and was like....holy crap...this is almost a perfect match!

camarorick · 10-21-2009, 11:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TAG UR IT

That's EXACTLY the same paint can that I almost purchased from Auto Zone yesterday!!!

I've got someone trying to get me the paint code and company that makes the paint. If that works, we'll be set. Now, did you have to repaint the entire piece?...or just touch up? Because if you repainted the entire piece, you'd never know the difference. If you just repainted a small portion, you might be able to tell.

But yeah...I saw that paint too and was like....holy crap...this is almost a perfect match!

OH Yeah, you would definitely see a slight color difference if it was just a touch up. I had to repaint the whole trim :bangdesk:

*TAG UR IT* · 10-21-2009, 12:05 PM

You couldn't reuse that double sided tape stuff that came on it to adhere the clear snap piece to the applicque?

camarorick · 10-21-2009, 12:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TAG UR IT

You couldn't reuse that double sided tape stuff that came on it to adhere the clear snap piece to the applicque?

Oh no, and that stuff is a nightmare to remove

I used a one sided blade, and CAREFULLY cut between the the trim, and the snap piece. Once the pieces were separated, I used a rigid flat piece of plastic and went to work removing the remnants ( you should have seen the blisters on my hands

) I then purchased some automotive exterior trim double faced tape ( basically the same stuff ), and used that for reapplication.

*TAG UR IT* · 10-22-2009, 02:04 AM

Ahhh...got it. Worst case scenario, I'll do the same. That paint is almost a perfect match.

I got the driver side done perfectly....might add a millimeter of paint. And now I'm working on doing the passenger side. It's coming along MUCH better. NOW THAT I TOOK MY TIME>>>

Working on paint code still and where I can get some. Hopefully we can come up with something soon.

Maro's in my Marrow · 11-02-2009, 01:21 PM

There is a part number on the back of the trim pieces. You've got to remove them to see it but you should be able to order it through your dealer. There is a pic of the code in the thread on EL wire ABL install

*TAG UR IT* · 11-03-2009, 01:37 AM

Yep. Got the paint code. We are set! Thanks!

Now...if I could only find someone who knows the paint code formula....sheesh....GM has to make this so d@mn difficult....

Jayhawk500 · 11-20-2009, 03:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TAG UR IT

Yep. Got the paint code. We are set! Thanks!

Now...if I could only find someone who knows the paint code formula....sheesh....GM has to make this so d@mn difficult....

OOOKay Tag, What's the paint code? Or is it a secert?
I saw the tag on the trim w/ the color name but didn't see a code.

10-20-2009, 01:24 PM	#1
TAG UR IT www.Camaro5store.com Drives: 2014 ZL1 #705 Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: SA, Texas Posts: 26,558 View My Garage	Help! Dash applique paint code! HELP! Can anyone help out by finding out what the paint code is for the dash applique? I believe it is called graphite silver. I'd like to make sure and then find out the code along with who sells it, where I can get it, etc. This is a must for those (like me) who don't do the ABL installation properly!!! Thanks in advance to everyone who can help out! Tag

10-20-2009, 05:44 PM	#4
third1 speed freak Drives: 2015i Cadillac Escalade,10 IOM 2ss Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Neenah Wi Posts: 1,143 View My Garage	That sucks TAG I know how you feel I scrached my door panel in the upper corner waiting for some IOM spray to fix it. __________________ Current:2015i Cadilac Escalade,2016 Lexus RC350,2011 CVO StreetGlide cammed,tuned & loud. 2010 IMO/IO,custom stripes,GFX,sunrf,solo exhaust,JBA shorties,rotofab,Jannetty tune,Pfadt,JLw6 Audison&Hertz,7/4/09 2GIFKIEJ6A9123779Del 7/10/09 Former Camaros 72 LT1 Z28, 86 z28 [SIGPIC]

10-21-2009, 11:32 AM	#6
camarorick Drives: . Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: . Posts: 2,166	I don't have the original code, but I found a paint I think is 95+ % accurate. I used it to repaint the smaller trim that I Fubared, and you can NOT tell that it has been repainted. One thing though, I think the paint on the trim is water based, because when I tried to just do a touch up, the original paint lifted. I had to strip the whole piece, and repaint completely..... One tip, if you are going to repaint the whole trim, I strongly suggest you start with a clear coat, and then the color ( if you don't, the paint will look uneven ). Here's a pic of the paint can..... Last edited by camarorick; 11-28-2010 at 02:40 PM.

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10-20-2009, 01:58 PM	#2
CamaroSkooter Retarded One-Legged Owl Drives: 2010 Black Camaro 2SS Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 9,745	I told him to wait for me...but noooooo.

10-20-2009, 02:56 PM	#3
TAG UR IT www.Camaro5store.com Drives: 2014 ZL1 #705 Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: SA, Texas Posts: 26,558 View My Garage	man, I must have gone through 20 shades of silver/gray today. I will only be able to match it up once I get the code...since you really can't tell till it dries.

10-20-2009, 06:54 PM	#5
TAG UR IT www.Camaro5store.com Drives: 2014 ZL1 #705 Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: SA, Texas Posts: 26,558 View My Garage	yep. Well...I fixed the left side and it looks perfect...maybe too thick. But, we'll see how it turns out once I turn on the lights. Now...off to the right side!

10-21-2009, 11:51 AM	#7
TAG UR IT www.Camaro5store.com Drives: 2014 ZL1 #705 Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: SA, Texas Posts: 26,558 View My Garage	That's EXACTLY the same paint can that I almost purchased from Auto Zone yesterday!!! I've got someone trying to get me the paint code and company that makes the paint. If that works, we'll be set. Now, did you have to repaint the entire piece?...or just touch up? Because if you repainted the entire piece, you'd never know the difference. If you just repainted a small portion, you might be able to tell. But yeah...I saw that paint too and was like....holy crap...this is almost a perfect match!

10-21-2009, 12:05 PM	#9
TAG UR IT www.Camaro5store.com Drives: 2014 ZL1 #705 Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: SA, Texas Posts: 26,558 View My Garage	You couldn't reuse that double sided tape stuff that came on it to adhere the clear snap piece to the applicque?

10-22-2009, 02:04 AM	#11
TAG UR IT www.Camaro5store.com Drives: 2014 ZL1 #705 Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: SA, Texas Posts: 26,558 View My Garage	Ahhh...got it. Worst case scenario, I'll do the same. That paint is almost a perfect match. I got the driver side done perfectly....might add a millimeter of paint. And now I'm working on doing the passenger side. It's coming along MUCH better. NOW THAT I TOOK MY TIME>>> Working on paint code still and where I can get some. Hopefully we can come up with something soon.

11-02-2009, 01:21 PM	#12
Maro's in my Marrow Maros_eat_Stangs Drives: 2010 Blk/Blk 2SS/RS M6 Polished 20s Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Hattiesburg, MS Posts: 23	There is a part number on the back of the trim pieces. You've got to remove them to see it but you should be able to order it through your dealer. There is a pic of the code in the thread on EL wire ABL install

11-03-2009, 01:37 AM	#13
TAG UR IT www.Camaro5store.com Drives: 2014 ZL1 #705 Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: SA, Texas Posts: 26,558 View My Garage	Yep. Got the paint code. We are set! Thanks! Now...if I could only find someone who knows the paint code formula....sheesh....GM has to make this so d@mn difficult....