Paint Code

[Algor]

Does anyone know the paint code for the Blue tap above the water cap?

 

[calikev]

i don't think it will have a code

 

[Algor]

All Paints have a code. If it's mixed there is a code. If anyone other than a select few at VW know what the code is, is another matter.

Thanks anyway.

 

[Kernowboy]

Ok, I’m intrigued and will bite; why?

 

[Algor]

It's the only paint colour on the van that isn't Grey or Black and I have decided to have the Brake callipers painted in the exact same colour (if possible), a colour accent basically. Having admitted that I guess I better get my tin hat on

 

[westfalia]

This looks near to it.or the 5012.

 

[Kernowboy]

It's the only paint colour on the van that isn't Grey or Black and I have decided to have the Brake callipers painted in the exact same colour (if possible), a colour accent basically. Having admitted that I guess I better get my tin hat on

Ah, that sounds great; it’s the little touches....Look forward to the pics.

 

[calikev]

All Paints have a code. If it's mixed there is a code. If anyone other than a select few at VW know what the code is, is another matter.

Thanks anyway.

what i meant was it will not be a vw code

 

[jeff]

what i meant was it will not be a vw code

it will probably be a ral code.

 

[Algor]

what i meant was it will not be a vw code

Eh? It's the only thing it is guaranteed to be. When the people making the trim are running out of paint they will order a new batch of paint XYXYZZ from the VW paint shop.

Anyway never mind, I will get a paint mixed to match.

Thanks for your input.

 

[rod_vw]

Is it painted or is it a plastic sticker stuck in place?

I ask as if you order a new panel it comes without any colour in the 'tap' outline.

 

[Camperfamily]

Colour the blue black and then you are free to paint your brakes whichever colour you like

Seriously though I like your determination!

 

[WelshGas]

It's the only paint colour on the van that isn't Grey or Black and I have decided to have the Brake callipers painted in the exact same colour (if possible), a colour accent basically. Having admitted that I guess I better get my tin hat on

Probably easier to paint the Calipers whichever Blue you want and then repaint the Blue Tap to match.

 

[Algor]

Mmmm.... I see the theme is change the van to match the brakes. Bloody heathens . I will persevere with my original idea. Thanks all and goodnight!

 

[Perfectos]

Hi Algor

does this help any ?

How to get the RAL colour from anything - Shading Specialists

We show you step by step how to use a free app to find any RAL code, which you can use to match blinds, curtains, fabrics and more to any colour palette.

www.shadingspecialists.co.uk

 

[Joker 1299]

But does it match the gas bottle?

 

[Camperfamily]

I must admit that I didn’t really notice the blue tap on our Grey (and otherwise very consistently colour schemed) Cali before reading this post. As in, I knew there was a small blue tap above the water filler but my eyes were never drawn to it.

Having read this thread yesterday evening, it’s now all I can focus on when I look at the nearside of our Cali. I may need to colour mine black now!!!

 

[rod_vw]

I must admit that I didn’t really notice the blue tap on our Grey (and otherwise very consistently colour schemed) Cali before reading this post. As in, I knew there was a small blue tap above the water filler but my eyes were never drawn to it.

Having read this thread yesterday evening, it’s now all I can focus on when I look at the nearside of our Cali. I may need to colour mine black now!!!

I'll do you a swap for one that has never been coloured. On the assumption that yours is water and EHU combined like this.

 

[Algor]

But does it match the gas bottle?

That would be an interior colour accent and is a job for next month!

 

[westfalia]

907 gas bottle is a similar blue.
How blue do you want to be?

 

[Algor]

907 gas bottle is a similar blue.
How blue do you want to be?

I work in the print industry and my eye can tell the colour difference at around a delta E rating of 0.6.
Anything over a delta E of 1 would drive me barmy. That's how Blue

 

[Joker 1299]

907 gas bottle is a similar blue.
How blue do you want to be?

I know, that’s why I said it.

 

[Joker 1299]

I work in the print industry and my eye can tell the colour difference at around a delta E rating of 0.6.
Anything over a delta E of 1 would drive me barmy. That's how Blue

I get where you are coming from but ...

 

[Algor]

I get where you are coming from but ...

Fair enough. I just wondered if any fellow Cali owners happened to know the paint code.

My colour OCD is fair game. Brand owners love it though and it paid for my Cali.