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Ruby red Metallic / Rubinrot Pearl / Rubinrot Metallic / Rubin Red Metallic, I am having an identity crisis |
ruby914 |
Jul 27 2014, 12:59 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 720 Joined: 26-April 09 From: Hawthorne, Ca Member No.: 10,305 Region Association: None |
This all started with my first car, "Ruby red metallic". I got the can of left over paint from the shop but sent it back for some touch up. I no longer have any of the original paint or can with a brand or paint code#.
I have been trying to narrow down the perfect color for the flared car. I started out with a quart, painting some of the hidden areas with a water based "Ruby Red Metallic" but it didn't look as dark as the first car? A littel brighter was not bad but this was a little too bright. This is what they gave me PPG EHP Rubinrot 8A7 Next trip to the paint shop I got a single stage Omni Granatrot, L822 /822 / lm3y. It was darker, I liked this new color. It was closer to the old car. I painted the front and back trunks with this. ( I understand Granatrot is a different color but thought Rubinrot was a darker Porshe color?) Moving to the exterior I thought I should go to a 2 stage paint so I was given Omni MBX 882 / L882 / LM3Y. I painted the caul and windshield frame. It was quite a bit different than the single stage. Seems lighter with more and finer metallic. I, kind of, like the single stage better. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/huh.gif) Next, I try a pint of the better stuff, 2 stage PPG EHP Granarot L822 / LM3Y / 822 and paint a door. This looks very metallic and light. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/mad.gif) I like the single stage best. OK, so when I go to the paint shop, I am told PPG dosen't make some colors in a 2 stage paint. Like Ruby Red Metalic L810 and I think that is the color of my first car. I am also told that: Ruby red Metallic / Rubinrot Pearl / Rubinrot Metallic / Rubin Red Metallic are all the same color. I look online and see different MY pant colors that come and go. Some pick up different paint codes for the same color. Some colors have multiple paint codes? I ask what is the difference between 822 and L822 but am only told that they are the same. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/blink.gif) Looking at online photos is little help because the lighting is a huge factor. I am thinking of getting some touch-up paint samples next. http://www.automotivetouchup.com/touch-up-...010/all-models/ Even there, I think I see the same color with different labels? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wacko.gif) Attached image(s) |
JRust |
Jul 27 2014, 01:15 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 6,307 Joined: 10-January 03 From: Corvallis Oregon Member No.: 129 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
If you like the single stage. I say stick with that just do a multiple coats. I've seen plenty of single stage that are flat out beautiful
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ruby914 |
Jul 27 2014, 02:14 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 720 Joined: 26-April 09 From: Hawthorne, Ca Member No.: 10,305 Region Association: None |
If you like the single stage. I say stick with that just do a multiple coats. I've seen plenty of single stage that are flat out beautiful Yes, I have given that some consideration. I have heard good things about single stage. Less so about single stage metallic. I have also wondered if a high quality clear can be sprayed on top for more UV protection. My first car needs touch up work so I would still like to know more about all the names and codes for different years. Here is the OG Ruby Red 914 in all its glory. (1984 ruby red met L810) I think? More confusion to be found here: http://www.elferclassic.de/technik/farben/plack_rot.php Attached image(s) |
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