Is my Laser Blue, Blue or pehaps, Blue?
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Is my Laser Blue, Blue or pehaps, Blue?
I think I'm going slightly mad. How many different variations on 'Blue' can there be
Does anybody know which blues were offered on a 1986 Laser? When I bought it I was told it's Paris blue, I can't make out the paint 'Colour/Coleur' on the VIN as it's a bit manky and I need to know so I can start the basics of bodywork.
Does anybody know which blues were offered on a 1986 Laser? When I bought it I was told it's Paris blue, I can't make out the paint 'Colour/Coleur' on the VIN as it's a bit manky and I need to know so I can start the basics of bodywork.
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Re: Is my Laser Blue, Blue or pehaps, Blue?
Yep, I think it's blue!Cosmicbike wrote: ↑Mon May 06, 2019 4:18 pm I think I'm going slightly mad. How many different variations on 'Blue' can there be
Does anybody know which blues were offered on a 1986 Laser? When I bought it I was told it's Paris blue, I can't make out the paint 'Colour/Coleur' on the VIN as it's a bit manky and I need to know so I can start the basics of bodywork.
It could be Paris blue although my first thought when you put a picture up was that its mineral blue, which is the same as my 2.0.
Mineral is a little darker than Paris
Re: Is my Laser Blue, Blue or pehaps, Blue?
I think slightly faded Mineral Blue.
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Re: Is my Laser Blue, Blue or pehaps, Blue?
As Peter says...
I believe the only blues offered in 1986 were Paris and Mineral (both metallic).
I believe the only blues offered in 1986 were Paris and Mineral (both metallic).
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Re: Is my Laser Blue, Blue or pehaps, Blue?
Righty ho, Paris or Mineral then. I read somewhere about there being a sticker in the boot somewhere which gives a colour code, so I'll have a dig tomorrow. Hopefully clean the diff outer too to try and ID where it's leaking (no mess on drive, but signs of leak on case).
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There may still be a a colour name sticker on the LHS metal panel (as you stand behind the car), under the boot false floor (near the rear washer bottle and motor). Also, check under the bonnet on the slam panel, RHS (as you stand in front of the car) there should be a plate stating amongst other the details, the colour?Cosmicbike wrote: ↑Mon May 06, 2019 9:10 pm Righty ho, Paris or Mineral then. I read somewhere about there being a sticker in the boot somewhere which gives a colour code, so I'll have a dig tomorrow. Hopefully clean the diff outer too to try and ID where it's leaking (no mess on drive, but signs of leak on case).
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Re: Is my Laser Blue, Blue or pehaps, Blue?
Brooksy wrote: ↑Mon May 06, 2019 9:31 pmThere may still be a a colour name sticker on the LHS metal panel (as you stand behind the car), under the boot false floor (near the rear washer bottle and motor). Also, check under the bonnet on the slam panel, RHS (as you stand in front of the car) there should be a plate stating amongst other details, the colour?Cosmicbike wrote: ↑Mon May 06, 2019 9:10 pm Righty ho, Paris or Mineral then. I read somewhere about there being a sticker in the boot somewhere which gives a colour code, so I'll have a dig tomorrow. Hopefully clean the diff outer too to try and ID where it's leaking (no mess on drive, but signs of leak on case).
Re: Is my Laser Blue, Blue or pehaps, Blue?
Judging by pics in this thread viewtopic.php?f=17&t=52898 Too dark for Paris or Titan, either Mineral, Cobalt, Crystal or Caspian?
As Nige says have a look for sticker in boot near washer bottle
As Nige says have a look for sticker in boot near washer bottle
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Re: Is my Laser Blue, Blue or pehaps, Blue?
The plate on the slam panel says CANTON-BLUE. I tried searching but have been unable to find reference to that as a colour. I'll have a mooch later.
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Re: Is my Laser Blue, Blue or pehaps, Blue?
My car is mercury grey but on the plate it says Titan grey what is German
I only know a few words in German but don’t think they will help .
I only know a few words in German but don’t think they will help .
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Re: Is my Laser Blue, Blue or pehaps, Blue?
They only go up to 83 as the Capri was only sold in the U.K. after that also they did new colours in 1986 .T.M. wrote: ↑Tue May 07, 2019 7:04 pm Hi,
in this thread is written how to find colour:
viewtopic.php?f=13&t=52549&start=20
Tom
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Re: Is my Laser Blue, Blue or pehaps, Blue?
Yes, there are not complete info.Jasonmarie wrote: ↑Tue May 07, 2019 7:28 pm
They only go up to 83 as the Capri was only sold in the U.K. after that also they did new colours in 1986 .
But for example mineral blue ("5 or S +year" in color box) and paris blue ("3 +year" in color box) are there on that czech VIN plate decoding web page.
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Re: Is my Laser Blue, Blue or pehaps, Blue?
Well still stuck. Nothing in the spare wheel well. Vehicle plate says Canton Blue. From what I can make out the VIN says U7, which might be Caspian blue based on the info above. Then realised I have orginal bill of sale which says Crystal Blue. Does that even exist?
Re: Is my Laser Blue, Blue or pehaps, Blue?
Yes Crystal Blue was a Capri colour, and according to Amazon U7 is the paintcode code for cars 1986 to 1989.Cosmicbike wrote: ↑Tue May 07, 2019 9:31 pm Well still stuck. Nothing in the spare wheel well. Vehicle plate says Canton Blue. From what I can make out the VIN says U7, which might be Caspian blue based on the info above. Then realised I have orginal bill of sale which says Crystal Blue. Does that even exist?
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Congratulations, you win the prize of a virtual pat on the back, thank you.andyd wrote: ↑Wed May 08, 2019 5:51 amYes Crystal Blue was a Capri colour, and according to Amazon U7 is the paintcode code for cars 1986 to 1989.Cosmicbike wrote: ↑Tue May 07, 2019 9:31 pm Well still stuck. Nothing in the spare wheel well. Vehicle plate says Canton Blue. From what I can make out the VIN says U7, which might be Caspian blue based on the info above. Then realised I have orginal bill of sale which says Crystal Blue. Does that even exist?
Paints4U description of 1986 U7 is 'Crystal-Canton Blue' which ties in nicely with the data plate, and paint XSC2078.
Thanks for the help all, now I can have a crack at some of the minor stuff
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We got there in the end ,
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Re: Is my Laser Blue, Blue or pehaps, Blue?
No problem....That's just what we do hereCosmicbike wrote: ↑Wed May 08, 2019 7:02 amCongratulations, you win the prize of a virtual pat on the back, thank you.andyd wrote: ↑Wed May 08, 2019 5:51 amYes Crystal Blue was a Capri colour, and according to Amazon U7 is the paintcode code for cars 1986 to 1989.Cosmicbike wrote: ↑Tue May 07, 2019 9:31 pm Well still stuck. Nothing in the spare wheel well. Vehicle plate says Canton Blue. From what I can make out the VIN says U7, which might be Caspian blue based on the info above. Then realised I have orginal bill of sale which says Crystal Blue. Does that even exist?
Paints4U description of 1986 U7 is 'Crystal-Canton Blue' which ties in nicely with the data plate, and paint XSC2078.
Thanks for the help all, now I can have a crack at some of the minor stuff
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Re: Is my Laser Blue, Blue or pehaps, Blue?
Good detective work!