jfox8 Posted November 26, 2015 Share Posted November 26, 2015 It is my understanding the dark maroon was not a US color. Is anyone aware of a similar car with this color? Would PPG get a color close to this, or am I out of luck? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rturbo 930 Posted November 26, 2015 Share Posted November 26, 2015 Here's a little info... http://www.classiczcars.com/topic/39538-maroon-240zg-color-code/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jfox8 Posted November 26, 2015 Author Share Posted November 26, 2015 I saw that. It gets me closer, but it does not appear to be in the US color databases. I wander if anyone painted the color in the US (very specific taste). I will keep searching for more info. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rturbo 930 Posted November 27, 2015 Share Posted November 27, 2015 Some places have the ability to match a paint with just a sample. Getting an accurate sample would be difficult, but maybe give that try? Let me know what you find out. I really like that color too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tbcrow Posted December 1, 2015 Share Posted December 1, 2015 Oooo boy, that is a great color O.O Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JavelinZ Posted December 1, 2015 Share Posted December 1, 2015 You can get that color in the states. My friend painted a customer car that color. He gave Sherwin-Williams the paint code and they mixed the wine red metallic. You need to just tell whoever is painting your car what color you want and let them handle it or go to the paint supplier and have them pull it up. The internet isn't that great a resource most of the time. You may have to try a couple different paint places. I've seen on numerous occasions that one paint mfg doesn't have a color. Call the next guy on the list and they will have a mix code for what you are looking for. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HS30-H Posted December 2, 2015 Share Posted December 2, 2015 You can get that color in the states. My friend painted a customer car that color. He gave Sherwin-Williams the paint code and they mixed the wine red metallic. Nissan's #116 'Grand Prix Maroon' is most definitely not "wine red metallic". It's a solid, non-metallic, dark chestnut brown. The 'Maroon' name might make people think it's more red than brown, but it's not a maroon shade at all. The name of the colour was one of those Lost In Translation mistakes, and it was meant to be 'Marron' (French for Chestnut...). OP - You can get really close to it if you search through 1980s Opel colour charts. There's also a modern Ford Europe colour (used on Fiestas) that's pretty close. The internet isn't that great a resource most of the time. It's just a case of distinguishing who knows what they are talking about, and who doesn't. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RebekahsZ Posted December 4, 2015 Share Posted December 4, 2015 (edited) HS30-H- While I have to admit that I sometimes get tired of your fender flare critiques, you incredible contribution toward this OP and your in-depth knowledge and wisdom regarding the history of the marque truly make you an invaluable asset to our internet group. Thank you so much for your contributions and for putting up with redneck hacks like me. Please have patience with us and stick around-we really appreciate you. I read every post that you contribute and consider myself more informed for it. Edited December 4, 2015 by RebekahsZ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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