Paint Is this right?

Mr JP · 4th July 2008, 16:38

ok, so I need touch in stick for the stone chips on my silver type-r, I called in to a dealer and they said they needed paint code etc. which is fine. I then rang another dealer (my local one) who asked for colour, so I said Alabaster Silver, and he said "ok it's ordered". I said "don't you need model" and he said no they are all the same!

Is this true, is the silver paint on my civic the same as all the other Honda models such as FRV, Accord, Jazz?

Please help me

Brodick · 4th July 2008, 16:43

I was certainly asked for the paint code when I requested paint for my last CR-V

Mr JP · 4th July 2008, 16:52

Trouble is, I couldn't give paint code as it's not on my door jam like the manual says it should be. I know Pottsy put codes on here somewhere but they are titled "2008 codes" and mines an 07' so are they the same Pottsy?

Why can't it be simple?

I'm gonna end up with paint for an old CRX or something!

NH Dan · 4th July 2008, 17:00

Alabaster silver is Alabaster silver no matter what car its on

Mr JP · 4th July 2008, 17:29

NH Dan, are you sure? or guessing?

Why would the manual specify a paint code rather than just say "ask for alabaster silver"?

can't understand why another dealer would need paint code and this one doesn't?

Dimplyred · 4th July 2008, 19:20

I just asked for Milano, no code needed.

brawnr · 4th July 2008, 19:29

I have an Alabaster Silver touch up stick.

I just asked for "Alabaster Silver", no question of what model the car was.

Pottsy · 4th July 2008, 19:42

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mr JP

NH Dan, are you sure? or guessing?

Dan is a Honda dealer...

And to re-iterate, Alabaster Silver is Alabaster Silver.

strawberry · 4th July 2008, 22:04

Alabaster silver is alabaster silver ....
Honda asks the paint companies to developed specific colours for them for a certain price .the paintlines at the factory are run by the paint companies and the responsabilities for paint quality is with the paint comanies ,sometimes the car manufacturers fall out with the paint companies and anothr paint manufacturer will take over the production with their own version of the original colour , this is when you get different shades of the same colour ,sometimes also designated by year .
Clear as mud

MC Hammer · 5th July 2008, 00:54

The colour code is stamped on the silver plate riveted to the left hand door pillar, easily seem if you open the left hand front door.
Not sure what the code is for silver though, NH623 ???

lippy · 5th July 2008, 08:51

Quote:

Originally Posted by brawnr

I have an Alabaster Silver touch up stick.

I just asked for "Alabaster Silver", no question of what model the car was.

Same here when I got a touch up stick for my 'old'alabaster silver civic, but then the dealers did know what car I drove so didn't have to ask!

Haven't needed one for my blueish silver yet!!!

4th July 2008, 16:38	#1 (permalink)
Mr JP Magic Rear Seat Join Date: 2nd February 2007 Location: Kent, UK Posts: 665 Thanks: 5 Thanked 23 Times in 23 Posts iTrader: (0)	Is this right? ok, so I need touch in stick for the stone chips on my silver type-r, I called in to a dealer and they said they needed paint code etc. which is fine. I then rang another dealer (my local one) who asked for colour, so I said Alabaster Silver, and he said "ok it's ordered". I said "don't you need model" and he said no they are all the same! Is this true, is the silver paint on my civic the same as all the other Honda models such as FRV, Accord, Jazz? Please help me

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Brodick Perfect Guy! Rocketship door handle Join Date: 2nd December 2006 Location: Central Scotland Posts: 1,720 Thanks: 0 Thanked 8 Times in 7 Posts iTrader: (0)	I was certainly asked for the paint code when I requested paint for my last CR-V

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Mr JP Magic Rear Seat Join Date: 2nd February 2007 Location: Kent, UK Posts: 665 Thanks: 5 Thanked 23 Times in 23 Posts iTrader: (0)	Trouble is, I couldn't give paint code as it's not on my door jam like the manual says it should be. I know Pottsy put codes on here somewhere but they are titled "2008 codes" and mines an 07' so are they the same Pottsy? Why can't it be simple? I'm gonna end up with paint for an old CRX or something!

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NH Dan Newton Honda Magic Rear Seat Join Date: 31st January 2008 Location: South London,Uk Posts: 942 Thanks: 19 Thanked 23 Times in 23 Posts iTrader: (0)	Alabaster silver is Alabaster silver no matter what car its on

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Mr JP Magic Rear Seat Join Date: 2nd February 2007 Location: Kent, UK Posts: 665 Thanks: 5 Thanked 23 Times in 23 Posts iTrader: (0)	NH Dan, are you sure? or guessing? Why would the manual specify a paint code rather than just say "ask for alabaster silver"? can't understand why another dealer would need paint code and this one doesn't?

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Dimplyred Type R GT 09570 Civinfo guru Join Date: 24th August 2007 Location: Staffordshire Posts: 3,869 Thanks: 17 Thanked 81 Times in 80 Posts iTrader: (0)	I just asked for Milano, no code needed.

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brawnr Locking Wheelnut Join Date: 20th August 2007 Posts: 156 Thanks: 2 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post iTrader: (0)	I have an Alabaster Silver touch up stick. I just asked for "Alabaster Silver", no question of what model the car was.

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strawberry Wheelnut Join Date: 6th May 2008 Location: UK Posts: 69 Thanks: 1 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts iTrader: (0)	Alabaster silver is alabaster silver .... Honda asks the paint companies to developed specific colours for them for a certain price .the paintlines at the factory are run by the paint companies and the responsabilities for paint quality is with the paint comanies ,sometimes the car manufacturers fall out with the paint companies and anothr paint manufacturer will take over the production with their own version of the original colour , this is when you get different shades of the same colour ,sometimes also designated by year . Clear as mud

5th July 2008, 00:54	#10 (permalink)
MC Hammer Kids use a lot of space Magic Rear Seat Join Date: 16th June 2006 Location: UK Posts: 608 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post iTrader: (0)	The colour code is stamped on the silver plate riveted to the left hand door pillar, easily seem if you open the left hand front door. Not sure what the code is for silver though, NH623 ???