What is a darker silver than Code 15?

terryk

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Ok, so I got some PPG base coat in Code 15 Medium Silver Metallic. It's darker than the Omni MBC Code 15 (go figure) and looked like it matched mine. I shot the header and filler panels and it's still way too light.

The tag in the engine bay says 15L and 15U. This car is darker than the Code 15's from the paint stores. Period.

Is there a darker silver that more charcoal than silver?

I talked with the original owner and he said they used the "stock color" but didn't remember what it was.

TK
 
I got desperate and pulled over an 88 Firebird GTA of the same color and asked the guy (a bit suprised) if I could look at the color code.

Code 15 WA8573 ..... NOT WA8535 which is what GM and the paint stores list as Code 15.

I think I'm in.....
 
I wonder why did his car have the wa # on it. Now you got me worried. I will have to look at both of them at the store.
 
Man that sucks cause I know you have bought tons of paint already trying to get the color right.
 
Not yet, I'm busy playing lumberjack before winter sets in. I'm cutting down all of my madrones. Hopefully next weekend.
 
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