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Old 06-27-2006 | 04:27 PM
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Heres some pics:
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Old 06-27-2006 | 05:25 PM
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Thanks a lot

The painter has scheduled to do the job tomorrow so this was just in time.
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Old 06-28-2006 | 03:09 AM
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Cool glad to help. It may need a light colored base coat. Noticed it was darker on the stick, lighter on the top of the can. What are you painting ?
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Old 06-29-2006 | 06:48 PM
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Rocker covers. As earlier stated they did not have this code in Europe, had to have it "translated" into the European codes.
I have just tried the Hyundai code and the one you sent me but it looks a little "pail".

The painter did not have the time to wait so he used this color and changed it a little, got a pretty good match
Thanks for your help.
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Old 01-22-2016 | 01:55 PM
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Originally Posted by eliminatethis
I use dupli-coler emcmc201000 blue anodized over there white eng enamel from there metacast system i buy it advanced auto holds up great found it out from a big merc shop after merc. stopped giving the paint code out and started selling thers for a arm and a leg
I realize this is an old thread. but after taking my Merc blue valve covers in to have them powder coated, only to get them back nearly navy blue, I thought I would do some home work. I had my valve covers powder coated in the very same way that you used Dupli-Color. He gave them a base coat with what he calls chrome (not as much chrome as it is a bright aluminum color), then went over them with a candy blue and clear coat. They came out way too dark. They looked really good (if I wanted them to match my navy/citron Cobalt), but totally the wrong color. Anyway, I tried this Dupli-Color application over my freshly powder coated valve covers. However, I was a little concerned that the blue anodized over the white wouldn't give me the metallic finish I was looking for. So I also got a can of the DE 1615 Aluminum from Dupli-Color and used it for my base. Much, much better. It might be just a touch brighter than Merc Racing but they turned out really well.
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Old 01-22-2016 | 06:13 PM
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I have developed my own code havent compared it to Mercs paint lately but it was close. One issue is often it comes out a bit different guessing it has to do withthe mixing equipment
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Old 01-22-2016 | 07:00 PM
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Originally Posted by cig1988
I went in to the paint store just for the heck of it. Told them the dupont code B8110A & they mixed it right up in Imron. This is what its says on the can:
General Motors code 20 1981
Bright Blue-Effect

Sure looks like the right stuff to me. I've got to dig out an old valve cover & double check.
Here's what it looks like . [ATTACH=CONFIG]549993[/ATTACH][ATTACH=CONFIG]549994[/ATTACH]
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Old 01-22-2016 | 07:23 PM
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^ Boy is that sexy!
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Old 01-22-2016 | 08:13 PM
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dam i got a woody ..those motors look great
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Old 01-22-2016 | 08:35 PM
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I found DuPont Jollipop Blue Metallic powder coat to be a close match to Mecury racing blue. However, without a white or light silver base coat the color can be inconsistent and get to dark. I don't have an account set up to post a picture but this youtube link shows a color sample:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?app=de...&v=AdL5gYCsjd8

A close look shows that the intake manifold got to dark. It was the first piece that was done and didn't have a base coat. I'll have it stripped and redone someday.
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