hi, im just trying to sort the colour out for my 2.0S.
what grey or silver paint was a factory colour? anyone know some colour names?
how many metalic grey or silver colours were there?
thanks, matt
paint codes
Re: paint codes
Probably Strato Silver.
Codes;
FORD EUROPE STRATO SILVER V9 1976 1992 METALLIC
FORD EUROPE STRATO SILVER U7 1976 1992 METALLIC
FORD EUROPE STRATO SILVER U8 1976 1992 METALLIC
FORD EUROPE STRATO SILVER V 1976 1992 METALLIC
FORD EUROPE STRATO SILVER V0 1976 1992 METALLIC
FORD EUROPE STRATO SILVER L2 1976 1992 METALLIC
FORD EUROPE STRATO SILVER V6 1976 1992 METALLIC
FORD EUROPE STRATO SILVER XSC1056C 1976 1992 METALLIC
FORD EUROPE STRATO SILVER M2 1976 1992 METALLIC
FORD EUROPE STRATO SILVER U6 1976 1992 METALLIC
Nimbus Grey and Graphite Grey were early/mid 80's.
Codes;
FORD EUROPE STRATO SILVER V9 1976 1992 METALLIC
FORD EUROPE STRATO SILVER U7 1976 1992 METALLIC
FORD EUROPE STRATO SILVER U8 1976 1992 METALLIC
FORD EUROPE STRATO SILVER V 1976 1992 METALLIC
FORD EUROPE STRATO SILVER V0 1976 1992 METALLIC
FORD EUROPE STRATO SILVER L2 1976 1992 METALLIC
FORD EUROPE STRATO SILVER V6 1976 1992 METALLIC
FORD EUROPE STRATO SILVER XSC1056C 1976 1992 METALLIC
FORD EUROPE STRATO SILVER M2 1976 1992 METALLIC
FORD EUROPE STRATO SILVER U6 1976 1992 METALLIC
Nimbus Grey and Graphite Grey were early/mid 80's.
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Re: paint codes
“ Mercury Grey “ but that was only the last few years ..........
Ford Capri 2.0 Laser 1987 Mercury Grey .......
Re: paint codes
mine is a '83 model.
is there much difference in the different versions of strato silver?
mercuary grey, and nimbus grey; are they metalic colours?
thanks, matt
is there much difference in the different versions of strato silver?
mercuary grey, and nimbus grey; are they metalic colours?
thanks, matt
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Re: paint codes
Hi Matt,Mattcapri wrote:mercuary grey, and nimbus grey; are they metalic colours?
Mercury grey and nimbus grey are both metallic colours. Mercury grey wasn't available on the Capri until '86 so if you car is the original colour it can't be Mercury, nimbus was available from June '83 though. If your car is a very dark grey it could be graphite grey.
What's the paint code on your VIN plate?
Andrew.
Re: paint codes
i havent quite got that far yet. when i dig the car out i will check on the vin, but its a silver, or real light grey.
Re: paint codes
This is Graphite Grey http://www.silverstoneauctions.com/ford-capri-3-0sMattcapri wrote:i havent quite got that far yet. when i dig the car out i will check on the vin, but its a silver, or real light grey.
Nimbus Grey http://www.classicandsportscar.ltd.uk/F ... -sold/9515
Re: paint codes
could well be nimbus grey. or strado silver. that has narrowed it down a bit.
although i have always been a fan of graphite, almost swaying towards a colour change..
although i have always been a fan of graphite, almost swaying towards a colour change..
Re: paint codes
no, decided im staying original, havent worked out the colour for sure, so im going to match a chip againsed a panal at the paint place.
thanks guys
thanks guys
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Re: paint codes
Hi,
what's the paint code (number number or letter number) on VIN plate in engine bay? We can find original paint from that.
Tom
what's the paint code (number number or letter number) on VIN plate in engine bay? We can find original paint from that.
Tom