Sterling Gray with Silver Stripes Paint Code

jmimac351 · #1 (**permalink**) 05-24-2005, 07:59 AM

Does anyone have the paint codes for the BDR Sterling Gray with Silver stripes? Thanks.

Jim

tony martin · #2 (**permalink**) 05-24-2005, 01:31 PM

JIM,

GIVE ME A VIN. NO. AND I WILL SEND U THE CODES AND FORMULE.
THERE ARE 2 STERLING GREYS,SO IF U HAVE THE VIN. I WILL KNOW WHICH U WANT.
IF U DONT HAVE THE NOS. LET ME KNOW AND I WILL SEND BOTH.

TAKE CARE,
REGARDS,

jmimac351 · #3 (**permalink**) 05-24-2005, 02:22 PM

Tony, there was a car at the Reptile Round-Up last November, dual roll bars with a windscreen, that had those colors. Not sure if you know the car I am talking about. I guess I'll need both codes and try to figure it out from there. Also, I see the car on your site. If you know whether those cars are the same that would be helpful.

Unfortunately, I don't have VIN #s. Thanks very much.

Jim

got snake? · #4 (**permalink**) 05-24-2005, 05:09 PM

There are two sterling gray's? Tony I went off the picture in your gallery. I hope that is the sterling gray I am getting with my cobra. Do you know if there is a major difference between the two? If so what is the difference?

jeffko · #5 (**permalink**) 05-25-2005, 05:24 AM

Tony,

I would like to have my paint codes also. My car was #177 which is dark red with silver stripes. I can get the vin number later if you still need it.

Thanks,
Jeff

tony martin · #6 (**permalink**) 05-26-2005, 01:42 AM

JIM,

THE CAR ON OUR WEBSITE IS STERLING GREY WITH SILVER.

THIS IS THE ONLY STERLING GREY LISTED AND THAT WE HAVE USED.

SIKKENS. AUTO BASE PLUS SYSTEM.

MANUFACTURES CODE.

BMW 472

Q811J 564.6
Q766 6.5
Q678 14.5
Q160 83.9
Q140 87.5
Q065 226.1

MAKES 1 LITRE

STRIPE

MEDIUM COURSE SILVER

SIKKENS 811P

THERE IS ANOTHER SIMILAR COLOUR WHICH WE USED EARLY IN PRODUCTION.

THAT WAS STEEL GREY

MANUFACTURES CODE:

BMW 1043

JEFF,

CAR #177 VIN.1952

SIKKENS AUTO BASE PLUS

PRISM RED/BRONZE MIST

MANUFACTURES CODE:

PRISM RED GENERAL MOTORS 44U/8575

BRONZE MIST GENERAL MOTORS 54U/859J

PRISM RED

Q9224 372.6
Q766 23.2
Q678 26.1
Q726 67.8
Q232 74
Q2271 94.1
Q190 96.8
Q065 225.5

BRONZE MIST

Q811R 364
Q239 2.6
Q328 3.9
Q110 5.3
Q160 35.0
Q190 70.5
Q065 226.7
Q941M 227.7

BOTH MAKE 1 LITRE

THATS ALL FOR NOW,

BYE,

jeffko · #7 (**permalink**) 05-26-2005, 06:16 AM

Thanks Tony!

got snake? · #8 (**permalink**) 05-26-2005, 06:25 AM

Thanks for the explination. That picture in the gallery has been the only thing keeping me alive! If it was a mix-up it would have turned into a bad dream...

Sid

jmimac351 · #9 (**permalink**) 05-27-2005, 11:51 AM

Thanks very much Tony!

Jim

got snake? · #10 (**permalink**) 06-04-2005, 12:32 PM

Looks like the updated the Progress Report on the website. 3 more sterling gray and silver just for Custom Cars alone! Quit copying me! LOL!

Sid

BonitaCobra · #11 (**permalink**) 06-14-2005, 03:21 PM

jmimac351,

That was my car BDR #184 at the Reptile Roundup last November with the windscreen. I thought it was Sterling Grey until last week when I received the paint codes from Paul. It is Steel Grey BMW code 1043.

Larry

jmimac351 · #12 (**permalink**) 06-14-2005, 05:42 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by BonitaCobra

jmimac351,

That was my car BDR #184 at the Reptile Roundup last November with the windscreen. I thought it was Sterling Grey until last week when I received the paint codes from Paul. It is Steel Grey BMW code 1043.

Larry

Hey thanks, Larry. Is your stripe code the same as what Tony has listed?

Do you know if the Steel Grey is lighter or darker than the Sterling Grey?

If you could send me a few pictures of your car that would be great. My car goes in for paint next month and I'm trying to find just the right silver. My head is spinning.

Very nice car, BTW. Classy.

Thanks,
Jim

madmaxx · #13 (**permalink**) 06-15-2005, 06:20 AM

BonitaCobra
I thought Steel Grey was used in early production. 184 does not sound early to me. I emailed Tony with my build # and never heard anything. I know the Sterling Grey touchup I got from BMW is way to light (BMW472). Is the Steel Grey darker?

Thanks

PS BMW dealership said all there paint codes are three digit and did not recognize the 1043. Determining the paint of your car should not be such a fiasco!!

jmimac351 · #14 (**permalink**) 06-15-2005, 08:01 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by madmaxx

PS BMW dealership said all there paint codes are three digit and did not recognize the 1043.

I went to www.paintscratch.com and could not find "1043". It did look like all the BMW codes were 3 digit. Some were a mix of numbers and letter. That site is pretty handy. You can lookup codes by make, or the color name. And you can order touchup paint from them.

BonitaCobra · #15 (**permalink**) 06-21-2005, 07:57 PM

I went to a local Sikkens paint dealer and he knew the paint codes. Steel grey is Sikkens auto base plus BMW 1043 or Akzo code 9948, the silver stripe is Sikkens auto base plus Q811P which matches up with my vin and build data. Sterling grey is Sikkens auto base plus BMW 472. I don't think the 4 digit paint codes on these post match up with original BMW paint codes. Most BDR cars have been painted with Sikkens and are not compatible with actual BMW paint. I have used the formula for touch up and it matches.
Larry

Cashburn · #16 (**permalink**) 08-02-2005, 01:57 PM

1043 is the Lambo code for Titanium, I believe the Steel Gray is BMW 400.

I am trying to find a match for the Silver in the stripes now...

madmaxx · #17 (**permalink**) 08-08-2005, 07:49 AM

Cashburn

Thanks again!!! I picked up some BMW 400 and it is a 98% perfect match. Unless you know where you touched up you would never know the difference in color.

Thanks Again!!!!!

carcrazydoc · #18 (**permalink**) 05-05-2015, 10:27 PM

I have #1195 with this color combination built in 2013. Has the color (Sterling Grey with Silver stripes) and thus paint codes changed or is it the same over the years? Thanks in advance!