Paint Codes..Need help

Ozark427 · #1 (**permalink**) 06-02-2015, 03:53 PM

Greetings....1st time poster and I have a question. How do I get the paint code for my car? It is BDR1341. I was told it was Mercedes Silver but I need to confirm. Any help would be awesomely appreciated!

505stang · #2 (**permalink**) 06-02-2015, 04:27 PM

you can take it to a local auto paint supplier and tell them you need a profit (not sure if that is the correct spelling) reading on the paint, that will tell what pigments are in the paint, i have done this on a lot of paint where i am doing a blend on the paint. It is the best way in my opinion if you don't have the paint code.

Cashburn · #3 (**permalink**) 06-02-2015, 04:44 PM

Ask your dealer.

mrmustang · #4 (**permalink**) 06-02-2015, 04:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Cashburn

Ask your dealer.

It may have been purchased second hand

And

without original paperwork

fordracing65 · #5 (**permalink**) 06-02-2015, 04:59 PM

140 is silver grey and 744 is brilliant silver according to Benz, those are the paint codes now which one is it...

Cashburn · #6 (**permalink**) 06-03-2015, 06:10 AM

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Originally Posted by mrmustang

It may have been purchased second hand

And

without original paperwork

It's a very recent build number. So likely a first owner. I'd offer a code but I'd rather see it first.

Ozark427 · #7 (**permalink**) 09-12-2015, 08:40 AM

Thanks for the replies. I am the second owner and the code is not in the manual I was provided at purchase. I will call the dealer and see if they can help. Thanks again.

chicagocat · #8 (**permalink**) 12-07-2015, 07:47 AM

Just a note wondering if you're still trying to find a paint code.
I've been very frustrated with BDR on this issue. Jay at Vintage was very kind and tried to find the code for my "Gulf Blue" even though I bought it direct from BDR and not Vintage. But even he couldn't get a response from them. I'm pretty sure that they make very few in Gulf Blue and they no longer have the code...
One lesson is that if I ever do this again I'll go through Jay as my dealer.

Cashburn · #9 (**permalink**) 12-07-2015, 11:35 AM

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Originally Posted by chicagocat

Just a note wondering if you're still trying to find a paint code.
I've been very frustrated with BDR on this issue. Jay at Vintage was very kind and tried to find the code for my "Gulf Blue" even though I bought it direct from BDR and not Vintage. But even he couldn't get a response from them. I'm pretty sure that they make very few in Gulf Blue and they no longer have the code...
One lesson is that if I ever do this again I'll go through Jay as my dealer.

I never got a response. But if they followed convention the paint for Gulf Blue (light) should be Gulf Blue - Porsche 73 - Code 328 or J9

chicagocat · #10 (**permalink**) 12-07-2015, 12:18 PM

Thanks Jay, that sounds promising. I got a sample of the the Ford GT Heritage Gulf Blue, which is the GT40 Gulf Blue, but that's too light. This was confirmed yesterday at Sebring, where I saw 2 Superformance GT40s in Gulf Blue and they were noticeably lighter than my BDR.

I'll try the Porsche paint.
Thanks

jimbo01 · #11 (**permalink**) 12-07-2015, 02:03 PM

I have found this is a issue most owners face. For some reason the paint code on these cars are not kept by Backdraft in Florida. It would be a great help for all owners to be able to obtain the paint code. I have tried several times and found the best way is to have a local paint shop match the paint.

cbreez · #12 (**permalink**) 12-07-2015, 06:50 PM

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Originally Posted by chicagocat

Just a note wondering if you're still trying to find a paint code.
I've been very frustrated with BDR on this issue. Jay at Vintage was very kind and tried to find the code for my "Gulf Blue" even though I bought it direct from BDR and not Vintage. But even he couldn't get a response from them. I'm pretty sure that they make very few in Gulf Blue and they no longer have the code...
One lesson is that if I ever do this again I'll go through Jay as my dealer.

So the "dealer" beats Backdraft, the manufacturer... Funny.
Vintage is far from the be all, end all regarding Backdraft/Car info...very far, he just has more time on his hands.

Most guys here should stop and do some critical thinking for themselves...possible! This stuff is not that hard. Very easy to match paint.

Are we that removed from that for these replicas?

chicagocat · #13 (**permalink**) 12-11-2015, 01:35 PM

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Originally Posted by cbreez

So the "dealer" beats Backdraft, the manufacturer... Funny.
Vintage is far from the be all, end all regarding Backdraft/Car info...very far, he just has more time on his hands.

Most guys here should stop and do some critical thinking for themselves...possible! This stuff is not that hard. Very easy to match paint.

Are we that removed from that for these replicas?

All I can say is this: Backdraft won't answer calls or give me information at all. Many many calls with no response. I have spent exactly zero dollars with Jay, yet he tries to help me with stuff like this when I ask him. I appreciate that.
And matching car paint is as much art as science, and I've seen a lot of shops screw it up...

patrickt · #14 (**permalink**) 12-11-2015, 01:53 PM

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Originally Posted by chicagocat

All I can say is this: Backdraft won't answer calls or give me information at all. Many many calls with no response. I have spent exactly zero dollars with Jay, yet he tries to help me with stuff like this when I ask him. I appreciate that.
And matching car paint is as much art as science, and I've seen a lot of shops screw it up...

All one can gather is that Backdraft doesn't really give a shiit about supporting their product or helping successor purchasers. When that's the case, all you can do is take it to a real paint pro and have them laser it to determine the true makeup of the paint. Either that, or start calling the Backdraft owners up at home in the evenings and nagging them until they pull the file on the car and tell you the paint code... if they can find the file, that is.

cbreez · #15 (**permalink**) 12-11-2015, 03:24 PM

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Originally Posted by patrickt

all you can do is take it to a real paint pro and have them laser it to determine the true makeup of the paint.

There you go and good luck!

Remember when you bought this car you knew it wasn't a big manufacturer like Ford, GM or Fiat!!!

Steve Gallegos · #16 (**permalink**) 12-11-2015, 04:38 PM

I recently repainted my car, it's indigo blue with steel gray stripes. I called Reg, gave him my color and he sent me the color codes. If you know your color it should be easy.

ASO544 · #17 (**permalink**) 12-11-2015, 06:06 PM

The should just list them ( paint codes) on their website beside each picture that features the colors they offer their cars in. Just a thought.

henrik · #18 (**permalink**) 12-16-2015, 08:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Ozark427

Greetings....1st time poster and I have a question. How do I get the paint code for my car? It is BDR1341. I was told it was Mercedes Silver but I need to confirm. Any help would be awesomely appreciated!

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Kobura · #19 (**permalink**) 12-16-2015, 09:47 AM

As I have never gotten a response from the Boynton Beach Boys, it is encouraging to read that some BDR owners have recent successes in this matter. Perhaps, we will see continued improvements in their woeful customer support?