Paint Codes - Page 2 - LotusTalk

lbonham · 11-18-2004, 06:28 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Miguel
How about (from older paint to newer paint):
L04 Cirrus White
L25 Monaco White
P02 Pearlescent White
A21 Monaco White
B01 Monaco White
B51 Pearl White
B71 Old English White

Edit:

B71 Old English White is available for 111R's in England/Europe/Japan/Australia/etc..

I think if you go with the paint code to your dealer they could order it, but make sure you can live with that off-white color.

Would be nice to see what the actual colors look like.

Maybe you can even ask for the Pearl White, after all they do make Laser Blue even if it's not an option and the did offer CO after a lot of demand

Thanks Miguel!

Miguel · 11-19-2004, 12:52 PM

This is a pict of what Pearl white looks like

Miguel · 11-19-2004, 12:54 PM

This is how the elise Old English white looks like

Seems to be the same color as the White Triumph TR-3 my Dad had.

Miguel · 11-19-2004, 12:54 PM

From the back

Ridgemanron · 12-08-2004, 12:08 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Miguel
From the back

The Lotus Paint Code number, in my case
it being Saffron Yellow B106, further
translates to the DuPont number, in my
case it being X0908. I was originally
'incorrectly' informed by the Parts Dept.
at Manhattan Motorcars that the paint
system for Lotus was PPG but, in fact,
after contacting Lotus Tech Service I was
told that all Lotus models are painted
using DuPont products.

JeffersonRaley · 12-22-2004, 05:49 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Steve
The # is 800-779-6520

Their website is www.towerpaint.com

Stan · 12-22-2004, 06:13 AM

Quik pass thru PS...

ChrisH · 12-29-2004, 05:06 AM

Biobaggie took a factory tour and posted the baking time and temperatures for the paint. This might be useful if you want to paint a part and bake it as well (such as the center console).

http://www.elisetalk.com/forums/show...532#post135532

The painting process accounts for one-fourth of the total build time i.e. 26.5 man hours. In summary the paint process is:

Primer – 110 - 140 microns, 2 coats baked at 80 deg C for 40 mins
Paint – 20 - 25 microns, 2 coats baked at 80 deg C for 80 mins
Lacquer (inc. metallic for lifestyle colors) – 50 – 70 microns, 2 coats baked at 80 deg C for 40 mins.

8 – 10 litres of paint are used per car.

ChrisH · 03-19-2005, 02:42 AM

Anyone know the translation between Lotus paint codes and Dupont paint codes?

Miguel · 03-21-2005, 02:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ChrisH

Anyone know the translation between Lotus paint codes and Dupont paint codes?

Look on page one of this thread for my post where the PDF file with translations both Lotus codes and Dupont codes are at.

ChrisH · 03-21-2005, 04:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Miguel

Look on page one of this thread for my post where the PDF file with translations both Lotus codes and Dupont codes are at.

Thanks. I should have seen that.

I did notice that there appears to be an error on Ardent Red's Dupont code, either in the PDF file, or at two other sources I have seen. The link you had to the Espritfactfile shows Ardent Red as Dupont code P4885. The PDF file shows it a Dupont code P4485. I also checked Dupont Refinish web site and it up, and it shows P4885. So I am guessing that the PDF file is wrong for Ardent Red based on a 2 to 1 vote.

mr.woolery · 05-20-2005, 11:09 AM

Does anyone know the paint code for the BRG that's available in Europe and Japan? I believe that it's a color used on the special edition Elise and Exige.

Miguel · 05-20-2005, 12:43 PM

Check my post on the 1st page of this thread there is a pdf document with all the Lotus colors from older to newer.

The newer and most likely color is the one with the Dupont Code:
Paint Color Code: B04 British Racing Green
Dupont Code: ABK9349
Dupont Microfiche: K9349
Touch Up: D082B6146F

Here are the rest but they are paint codes for older models:

Paint Color Code: L01 British Racing Green
Manufacturer & Code No: PJ 6170Y2790 / ICI P030 2854

Paint Color Code: L45 British Racing Green
Manufacturer & Code No: ICI P030 CC43

Paint Color Code: L46 British Racing Green
Manufacturer & Code No: ICI P030 8120

Paint Color Code: L47 British Racing Green
Manufacturer & Code No: ICI P030 8461
Gold Laquer PJ 6170A3130 (Elan sprint bumpers)
Silver Laquer PJ 6170A8020 (Elan bumpers)

Paint Color Code: A42 British Racing Green
Manufacturer & Code No: ICI P4216490
Lotus Touch Up No: C082B6089J

Paint Color Code: A63 British Racing Green
Manufacturer & Code No: ICI P420NV24
Lotus Touch Up No: B082B6146S

Paint Color Code: A65 British Racing Green
Manufacturer & Code No: ICI P420GE51
Lotus Touch Up No: B082B6171S

Lotus alone has 8 BRG, and that's because out of the 11 racing greens they have, they call one Lotus Racing Green and 2 just plain Racing Green.

Not to count the other 26 Greens they have, for a total of 37

ChromeO · 06-06-2005, 10:59 AM

tried to order paint from tower

the pdf lists:
Dupont code
chrome orange (base) F0262
chrome orange (pearl) HE01
Dupont microfiche F7504

the rep at tower said that the F0262 was a gold color and that HE01 was not listed at all. He also looked up the B25 code and found F7504 but said it was not yet formulated?????anyone else been able to source chrome orange paint ??

Nick · 06-09-2005, 08:33 AM

Had some body work done and the "factory paint" was not the same paint as on my car. May just be a problem with low production hand made cars.

have fun

Nick

abechen · 06-24-2005, 12:54 PM

Just got some touch up paint from www.paintscratch.com.

They currently only have two elise colors on their website but can make any color if sent the paintcode.

I ended up getting the easy to use paint pen.

Ancient Wedgie · 07-02-2005, 06:09 PM

What good is having this a sticky thread if it isn't updated by the person who has the primary editing capacity?

Randy? Don't you think time has sufficiently passed for you to ~~strikeout~~ your ribbing of Larry and fill in the paint code?

Randy Chase · 07-02-2005, 07:05 PM

Certainly. Let me know when you get the paint codes.

(I am not sure if the new white keeps the old paint codes, and I don't know what any of the 2006 paint codes are)

Robert Puertas · 07-02-2005, 07:30 PM

The Touch-In Sticks from Lotus are also available at www.LotusGarage.com
For now you can look at what is currently available by typing "touch in stick" into the search box. We'll have a dedicated page up for those and other accessory items very soon...

pig · 07-11-2005, 06:43 AM

I just placed an order for some paint from this company.

http://www.automotivetouchup.com/index.htm

Prices seem reasonable in comparison to others.

11-19-2004, 12:52 PM	#22 (permalink)
Miguel Finally Elise Driver! Join Date: May 2004 Location: DFW, Texas Posts: 2,464	Pearl white Esprit This is a pict of what Pearl white looks like Attached Images __________________ 05 Elise Racing Green/Red, Touring, Hardtop, StarShield

11-19-2004, 12:54 PM	#23 (permalink)
Miguel Finally Elise Driver! Join Date: May 2004 Location: DFW, Texas Posts: 2,464	Old English White This is how the elise Old English white looks like Seems to be the same color as the White Triumph TR-3 my Dad had. Attached Images __________________ 05 Elise Racing Green/Red, Touring, Hardtop, StarShield

11-19-2004, 12:54 PM	#24 (permalink)
Miguel Finally Elise Driver! Join Date: May 2004 Location: DFW, Texas Posts: 2,464	From the back Attached Images __________________ 05 Elise Racing Green/Red, Touring, Hardtop, StarShield

12-22-2004, 06:13 AM	#27 (permalink)
Stan - Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 6,928	Quik pass thru PS... Attached Images

05-20-2005, 12:43 PM	#33 (permalink)
Miguel Finally Elise Driver! Join Date: May 2004 Location: DFW, Texas Posts: 2,464	Check my post on the 1st page of this thread there is a pdf document with all the Lotus colors from older to newer. The newer and most likely color is the one with the Dupont Code: Paint Color Code: B04 British Racing Green Dupont Code: ABK9349 Dupont Microfiche: K9349 Touch Up: D082B6146F Here are the rest but they are paint codes for older models: Paint Color Code: L01 British Racing Green Manufacturer & Code No: PJ 6170Y2790 / ICI P030 2854 Paint Color Code: L45 British Racing Green Manufacturer & Code No: ICI P030 CC43 Paint Color Code: L46 British Racing Green Manufacturer & Code No: ICI P030 8120 Paint Color Code: L47 British Racing Green Manufacturer & Code No: ICI P030 8461 Gold Laquer PJ 6170A3130 (Elan sprint bumpers) Silver Laquer PJ 6170A8020 (Elan bumpers) Paint Color Code: A42 British Racing Green Manufacturer & Code No: ICI P4216490 Lotus Touch Up No: C082B6089J Paint Color Code: A63 British Racing Green Manufacturer & Code No: ICI P420NV24 Lotus Touch Up No: B082B6146S Paint Color Code: A65 British Racing Green Manufacturer & Code No: ICI P420GE51 Lotus Touch Up No: B082B6171S Lotus alone has 8 BRG, and that's because out of the 11 racing greens they have, they call one Lotus Racing Green and 2 just plain Racing Green. Not to count the other 26 Greens they have, for a total of 37 __________________ 05 Elise Racing Green/Red, Touring, Hardtop, StarShield Last edited by Miguel : 05-20-2005 at 01:25 PM.

12-29-2004, 05:06 AM	#28 (permalink)
ChrisH Mountain Road Nut Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Ramona,CA Posts: 2,111	Biobaggie took a factory tour and posted the baking time and temperatures for the paint. This might be useful if you want to paint a part and bake it as well (such as the center console). http://www.elisetalk.com/forums/show...532#post135532 The painting process accounts for one-fourth of the total build time i.e. 26.5 man hours. In summary the paint process is: Primer – 110 - 140 microns, 2 coats baked at 80 deg C for 40 mins Paint – 20 - 25 microns, 2 coats baked at 80 deg C for 80 mins Lacquer (inc. metallic for lifestyle colors) – 50 – 70 microns, 2 coats baked at 80 deg C for 40 mins. 8 – 10 litres of paint are used per car.

03-19-2005, 02:42 AM	#29 (permalink)
ChrisH Mountain Road Nut Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Ramona,CA Posts: 2,111	Anyone know the translation between Lotus paint codes and Dupont paint codes?

05-20-2005, 11:09 AM	#32 (permalink)
mr.woolery Wierdo Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Southern California Posts: 352 Images: 3	Does anyone know the paint code for the BRG that's available in Europe and Japan? I believe that it's a color used on the special edition Elise and Exige.

06-06-2005, 10:59 AM	#34 (permalink)
ChromeO Registered User Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 3	?? paint source chrome orange B25 tried to order paint from tower the pdf lists: Dupont code chrome orange (base) F0262 chrome orange (pearl) HE01 Dupont microfiche F7504 the rep at tower said that the F0262 was a gold color and that HE01 was not listed at all. He also looked up the B25 code and found F7504 but said it was not yet formulated?????anyone else been able to source chrome orange paint ??

06-09-2005, 08:33 AM	#35 (permalink)
Nick Registered User Join Date: May 2004 Location: Campbell the capital of San Jose Posts: 443	Warning on paint codes Had some body work done and the "factory paint" was not the same paint as on my car. May just be a problem with low production hand made cars. have fun Nick

06-24-2005, 12:54 PM	#36 (permalink)
abechen Registered User Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Los Altos, CA Posts: 297	Just got some touch up paint from www.paintscratch.com. They currently only have two elise colors on their website but can make any color if sent the paintcode. I ended up getting the easy to use paint pen.

07-02-2005, 06:09 PM	#37 (permalink)
Ancient Wedgie Spellbound by Laser Blue Join Date: May 2004 Location: Angelino Heights, CA Posts: 1,422	Hey!!! This is a sticky thread!!! Update!!! Update!!! What good is having this a sticky thread if it isn't updated by the person who has the primary editing capacity? Randy? Don't you think time has sufficiently passed for you to ~~strikeout~~ your ribbing of Larry and fill in the paint code?

07-02-2005, 07:05 PM	#38 (permalink)
Randy Chase Forum Founder Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: San Diego and where ever the roads lead Posts: 23,314 Images: 761	Certainly. Let me know when you get the paint codes. (I am not sure if the new white keeps the old paint codes, and I don't know what any of the 2006 paint codes are) __________________ *** V E R I T A S * A E Q U I T A S *** We have been feeling the buzz since 2002 2006 Noble M400. Getrag tranny, Quaiffe LSD, Hinged clams. Duratec dual turbo V6. Hoosier 315-18 tires. 2350 pounds. 0-60mph in 2.9 seconds.

07-02-2005, 07:30 PM	#39 (permalink)
Robert Puertas #0518 Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Irvine, CA Posts: 2,425 Images: 14	The Touch-In Sticks from Lotus are also available at www.LotusGarage.com For now you can look at what is currently available by typing "touch in stick" into the search box. We'll have a dedicated page up for those and other accessory items very soon... __________________ Robert Puertas Evolution Performance Driving School

07-11-2005, 06:43 AM	#40 (permalink)
pig Nightfall Blue Join Date: May 2005 Location: Maryland Posts: 262 Images: 6	I just placed an order for some paint from this company. http://www.automotivetouchup.com/index.htm Prices seem reasonable in comparison to others.

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