What's the colour of my 2002 156 called?

Bellbird · July 21, 2012, 03:52:17 PM

Hello Everyone
I have wanted a European car for EVER and after turning 40, decided to just do it!!! Woohoo - midlife crisis here I am! An AR was the one I chose (grew up with a Peugeot fanatic mother so wasn't going there!) So, have bought a 2002 (Australian compliance but actually nov 2001 European) 156, 2.0. It is the lovely dark blue. Need some touch up paint and don't know how to find out the colour!! Is it one of the numbers on the compliance plate??? Is it Blu Vela or Capri Blue???

Am not a massive mechanical person but am pretty good for a female. Am loving my choice of car!

Evan Bottcher · July 21, 2012, 04:06:46 PM

Paint colour name (and code) is usually on a sticker on the boot lid. Can't remember exactly where on a 156 though..

Bellbird · July 21, 2012, 04:07:33 PM

Cool thanks! Quick response!

Bellbird · July 21, 2012, 04:24:30 PM

Not in the boot and I did have a proper look!

UNICO · July 21, 2012, 05:12:01 PM

I had a 99 model dark blue 156, I think it was called cosmos blue.

alanm · July 21, 2012, 05:20:39 PM

Our 2001 156 has a sticker on the side edge of the inner boot lid (if that makes sense)!
Spotted it for the first time only the other day.
Alan

colcol · July 21, 2012, 05:34:41 PM

On the right hand side on the boot lid, there is a sticker, not in the boot itself, unless its fallen off, you could go to a panel beating and spray painting store, where they have all the colors on file, and the good ones can mix up paint to suit your car, if you are just touching up, acrylic lauqer, will air dry quick and easy to apply, if they will mix you up at a minimum 500mlls, get some touch up bottles, with a built in brush, which are easier, than using a small tin and a brush, Colin.

Bellbird · July 21, 2012, 05:59:29 PM

Still no sticker...and I had a 'man look' this time!

Will try the paint shop option or if worst comes to worst, the dealer option! Was just trying to avoid going to the city and hoping I could do it all by mail. If anyone comes up with any more ideas, please let me know. It may be cosmos blue.

Evan Bottcher · July 21, 2012, 06:09:04 PM

Hmm. Should be on the boot lid, if not as uncle colin says it may have fallen off. You can try posting some photos here on the forum, although it's usually hard to be sure from a photo. Also paints do fade in ten years, so the original colour may not be a perfect match. If you're near Melbourne's northern suburbs, I'd recommend Paintmobile in High St Preston, I know they'll mix a perfect match to sample. Sounds like you're out of town though.

Bellbird · July 21, 2012, 06:14:51 PM

I'm nearer to Sydney!

(actually not far out from there really) Know of any good AR places north of the boarder?

Evan Bottcher · July 21, 2012, 06:25:47 PM

Check out the NSW division of the Alfa club: http://alfaclubnsw.org.au/ - click on General Information, then Businesses (can't give you a direct link sorry, due to retarded framesets). There are a few Alfa specialists who support the NSW club. Joining the club really is good value - lots of information, discount at supporting businesses, a magazine with loads of information for owners, and you can even join social drives or technical events.

Bellbird · July 21, 2012, 07:51:36 PM

Thanks so much for this Evan. Have looked up their site and have emailed one of their committee members about the club. You really are a "hero" member! I am so happy that I bought the AR. It's a beautiful car to drive and my 15 year old daughter is in seventh heaven now that she looks good in it! (and so am I) Sarah.

Another question - are AR's renowned for using tonnes of oil? My mechanic says so and I notice that another 'newbie' has posted a question about oils for his car. My mechanic recommended 10w30 oil so I bought some Nulon today but you were recommending a Penrite brand to the other guy. Is my oil OK or not? Haven't used it yet. It's just for top ups, not a complete change as the engine does leak a bit on the top.

colcol · July 21, 2012, 08:58:14 PM

Hey Evan, good to see you use Paintmobile in Preston, that guy has been matching and mixing paint for me for years, he is always spot on, i could tell you others not to go to, but i don't want to end up in court, hey Bellbird, you could try mailing your petrol cap to a paint place, thats what they usually match paint to, Colin.

colcol · July 22, 2012, 09:02:16 PM

Just checked the paint sticker on the 156, on the right side of the boot lid, next to tail light, its a DUPONT colour, Colin.

Bellbird · July 22, 2012, 09:37:51 PM

Ok, thanks. Will check when I have sunlight. If not, will try the petrol cap option. This is a very useful site. Thanks everyone for all your help. I am sure that I will have more 'issues' again. Mechanic is giving it the big check up on Tuesday so will find out what else is a problem. I know it seems to have a tail light problem. Need to replace the unit. Mechanic says that electrics are a common problem on AR's. I have noticed that it doesn't like idling as engine gets hot in traffic.