Original Paint color

TVST*R · Post by **TVST*R** » Mon May 01, 2006 10:19 pm

How do I find out my cars original color?--the engine bay is yellow,
the body is blue.

Can someone recommend a paint shop
in the Los Angeles area?

Thanks!
T

So Cal Mark · Post by **So Cal Mark** » Mon May 01, 2006 10:26 pm

usually the engine bay and trunk colors remain the same unless someone did a complete strip down as part of a restoration. I don't think I've ever seen so many models of one car that have undergone color changes as Spiders

Pininfarina · Post by **Pininfarina** » Mon May 01, 2006 11:06 pm

You can check on the underside of the trunk lid for a paint code sticker. It is likely that it is no longer there. If not, open up the hood and look for the VIN # stamped into the firewall. Just below the VIN # should be a metal plate with information stamped into it. It will be rivotted or screwed vertically in the firewall. It should tell you the color code. If all of that doesn't work....the color of the firewall is almost always the original color of the car. The firewall should still retain its original paint and there is your original color. Good luck!

TVST*R · Post by **TVST*R** » Mon May 01, 2006 11:13 pm

Once I have the color code, how do I find the paint? Or will the
paint shop find it?

mdrburchette · Post by **mdrburchette** » Tue May 02, 2006 6:25 am

An automotive paint store should be able to look up the code and get the formula.

armchair mechanic · Post by **armchair mechanic** » Tue May 02, 2006 1:46 pm

There are some web sites that list this information. You can try
http://www.fiatspider.de/e/l_3bhtm
It's a German site but has an English language section.
Good luck!
George
77 spider