handmedownreatta Posted January 12, 2011 Share Posted January 12, 2011 im needing touch up paint. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NCReatta Posted January 12, 2011 Share Posted January 12, 2011 Sapphire Blue Firemist. Color code 83. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matthewlawe Posted January 12, 2011 Share Posted January 12, 2011 I believe this is not the only blue exterior. So, is this the lighter one orthe darker one? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NCReatta Posted January 12, 2011 Share Posted January 12, 2011 (edited) The darker. In 88 and 89, they had a dark blue (Sapphire Blue Firemist). In 90 and 91, they removed SBF from the optional colors, and added Maui Blue (Code 23).Here are all the exteirior color codes as seen at Reatta.net:EXTERIOR PAINT13 = Silver (9021)23 = Muai Blue (9184) ('90-'91 only colors)33 = Driftwood (9022) ('90 only color)40 = White (8554)41 = Black (8555)48 = Polo Green ('91 only color)76 = Claret Red (Burgundy) (8984)81 = Bright Red (8774)83 = Saphire Blue (8993) ('88-'89 only colors)85 = Gunmetal Grey (9235) ('90-'91 only colors)87 = Pewter Grey (9243) ('88-'89 only colors) Edited January 12, 2011 by NCReatta (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
handmedownreatta Posted January 12, 2011 Author Share Posted January 12, 2011 thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
handmedownreatta Posted October 13, 2011 Author Share Posted October 13, 2011 is this available or will i have to get it custom mixed?i tryed autozone and oreally auto parts.[dupicolor dealers] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bushwack Posted October 13, 2011 Share Posted October 13, 2011 is this available or will i have to get it custom mixed?i tryed autozone and oreally auto parts.[dupicolor dealers]Dr. Colorchip to the rescue! Dr.ColorChip Custom Automotive Touch-Up Paint Kit - Dr. ColorChip: Automotive Paint Chip Repair Systems Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Mc_Reatta Posted October 13, 2011 Share Posted October 13, 2011 I have never found it premixed anywhere. Dupli-Color does not list it in their catalog. AFAIK custom mixed only. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
handmedownreatta Posted October 13, 2011 Author Share Posted October 13, 2011 Dr. Colorchip to the rescue! Dr.ColorChip Custom Automotive Touch-Up Paint Kit - Dr. ColorChip: Automotive Paint Chip Repair Systemsthey list the color but only seem to sell paint for chipped paint.i need to repaint the area under the front bumper and my mismatched sunroof panel.ib realize it won't exactly match my faded paint but it should look better than now.i just intended to repaint the black strip but the front panel practally falls off once the strip is off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronnie Posted October 14, 2011 Share Posted October 14, 2011 Take your car to your local parts store that sells paint to the body shops. Look for a sign on their store that advertises DuPont or PPG paint. They are the two biggest names in automotive paint. I like DuPont best myself. They will bring a scanner out to your car and it will read the actual color on your car into their computer. Then they can mix you some paint that is the exact color you need. Don't rely on the color code for an exact match for old paint. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barney Eaton Posted October 14, 2011 Share Posted October 14, 2011 The '88-'89 Sapphire Blue may be one of the hardest colors to match as it was the only Reatta color that was classified as "firemist". I have heard stories about the availabity of the metallic particles and that some of the older size particles are no longer available. I do not know if this is just people blowing smoke or if they really know of what they speak. We do know that some 2010-2011 GM (and maybe other makes) products put a temporary hold on certain colors because of the shortage of metallic particles from Japan caused by the sunami. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Kingsley Posted October 14, 2011 Share Posted October 14, 2011 SEMS? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnemac Posted October 15, 2011 Share Posted October 15, 2011 (edited) I asked at O'Reillys and the one where I live had an aerosol can mixed for me but not in house. It took about two days and was $23.00. The spray can was larger and will go a long way. If you want an exact match you would have to take your car (or some panel) to a paint house or body shop as Ronnie mentioned so the color read will account for any fading. The O'Reilly paint was Seymour. Edited October 15, 2011 by johnemac (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
handmedownreatta Posted October 15, 2011 Author Share Posted October 15, 2011 i have a carquest near by with a built in paint store.i'll try there next. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Booreatta Posted October 15, 2011 Share Posted October 15, 2011 I refinished a door on a sapphire blue car using code 83 DuPont. Sprayed, sanded and re cleared. Perfect match. Beautiful color when doneAny body shop that has a paint color match machine can help you if they will. Chuck Kerlsbooreatta@cox.net Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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