Paint code colour for 83 Ti QV rims

Bourney · September 27, 2018, 06:51:36 AM

Hi,

I am restoring a set of factory rims for my car. Does anyone know what the paint code is? If not, was it your standard silver colour or slightly darker?

Regards David

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philpot · September 27, 2018, 05:51:35 PM

Hi David,

The colour is not your usual silver, glossy powder coat like on the 16V. It's closest to Anthracite/light gunmetal.
Have just taken some shots, in the shade now, with a colour card. Don't have the code or my pantone patches at home at mo..

The first shot, 5090, is the closest to what the eye sees...

Bourney · September 27, 2018, 08:38:52 PM

Thanks Philpot for going to all that trouble.Much appreciated.

I have sandblasted and cleaned them them and getting ready to paint.

Regards David

Regards David

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Sportscar Nut · September 27, 2018, 09:51:39 PM

David, when I had the Sud's wheels blasted, rolled/ balanced and painted, I provided the factory brochure and a spare original spare wheel that had never been on a Sud or seen sunlight. The silver is flat and not a modern bright silver as Philpot said but having played on these cars for 30+ years, the factory paint fades significantly over time and they end up looking grey.

Good luck finding a paint code. Let us know if you find one!

philpot · September 27, 2018, 10:45:05 PM

Have a quick google/image and you'll get the idea

Tried to photo my brochure but the wheels come up brighter than in the print ...

philpot · September 27, 2018, 10:46:34 PM

examples:

The top image is in full sun, not std wheel silver. Note how in the shade they appear quite a lot darker/ more gunmetal grey.

philpot · September 27, 2018, 10:58:03 PM

Michelin TRX wheel/tyre on Ebay ...

https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/183426380627?ViewItem=&item=183426380627

Though you'd have to be really 'keen' to purchase this at $108 for the rim ( that's not too bad I hear you say..) But, wait for it ...... .....$686 for economy postage from Portugal

Alfa.mg · October 04, 2018, 10:49:40 AM

I have done the same, blast, rerolled and painted. I used VHT silver calliper paint without clear coat. I used the same paint on my sud 15 years ago and think it looks very close to the pics in those brochures.

Bourney · October 07, 2018, 08:44:38 PM

Thanks everyone! At least when I paint them, no one will be able to tell me they are the wrong colour (as long as I don't muck it up!)

I have a few Sud brochures but have not seen one for a Ti QV before - if anyone has one spare I would be happy to buy it. If not, is there a link to one online or can you photo each oage?

Regards David

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