Paint code colour for 83 Ti QV rims

Started by Bourney, September 27, 2018, 06:51:36 AM

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Bourney

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

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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...
1992 33 1.7 16v QV - white     1998 156 Twin Spark - white     1990 33 1.7 16v QV - silver     1985 33 1.5 QV - silver

Past:   '81 Alfasud ti      '76 Alfasud ti

Bourney

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

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

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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 ...
1992 33 1.7 16v QV - white     1998 156 Twin Spark - white     1990 33 1.7 16v QV - silver     1985 33 1.5 QV - silver

Past:   '81 Alfasud ti      '76 Alfasud ti

philpot

#5
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.
1992 33 1.7 16v QV - white     1998 156 Twin Spark - white     1990 33 1.7 16v QV - silver     1985 33 1.5 QV - silver

Past:   '81 Alfasud ti      '76 Alfasud ti

philpot

#6
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  :o

1992 33 1.7 16v QV - white     1998 156 Twin Spark - white     1990 33 1.7 16v QV - silver     1985 33 1.5 QV - silver

Past:   '81 Alfasud ti      '76 Alfasud ti

Alfa.mg

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.
1983 alfasud TI 1.5 silver
1990 Alfa 33 cloverleaf 1.7 white
2001 Alfa 156 2.0 red
2003 Alfa 147 2.0 red
2001 Alfa 156 2.5 Monza silver (now)
1983 Alfa Sud TI 1.5 red (now)
1974 berlina 2000 white (1 too many)

Bourney

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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