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Thread: Paint codes (mixcode)
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mazdafun
1st Gear
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posted February 24, 2005 09:13 AM |
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Paint codes (mixcode)
Hi.
I have a Blue 74 REPU. What is the paint code, name and mixcode(if you have it)?
I am painting mine.
Also, is the white stripes just a sticker, or is it paintet? Is there anyone who has made cutting files for the REPU stickers? I have a friend with a sticker-cutter.
The "ROTARY POWER" emblem in the back, is it supposed to be all white, or is it blue along the outher edges(-it is on mine).
Many questions, but I want to make my REPU as stock looking as possible.
Thank you.
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klaus42
Rotorhead
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posted February 24, 2005 09:20 AM |
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There were several...
...different blues. The stickers are just that, not paint. There is indeed an outline around the letters; the colors varied with the particular paint/decal combo's, I think... Dunno about your sticker cut info/files, but juan at www.vintagerotarydecals.com probably has them...
I think to recall a thread around here *somewhere* with all the details about paint codes/combo's, not to mention the sticker details...
I do know for a fact that there was quite a variety of different stripe combo's applied to and sold on REPU's over those few years! How much of that was dealer-done, I'm not certain...
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ovquick
Redlining
Posts: 253
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posted February 24, 2005 10:57 AM |
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Paint Codes
1974 Paint Codes Are...
Mercury Blue = AB
Olympia Blue = AK
Phoenix Blue = AM
Astro Purple Poly = D2
Concorde Silver Poly = D6
Neptune Green = EX
Iris Blue Poly = F3
Stella Green = FE
Harschel Orange = OA
Cardinal Deep Red = RA
Sunrise Red = RH
Aurora White = WN
Nova White = WP
Flare Yellow = YG
There is a sample card in the gallery but it doesn't work right now. If I find a copy I'll post it at Klaus' group
http://groups.msn.com/MazdaRotaryEnginePickup
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mazdafun
1st Gear
Posts: 22
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posted February 24, 2005 11:27 AM |
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WOW. I have had "impure thoughts"
Hi guys.
I must admit I had some "impure thoughts". I thought this forum was kinda slow on replies. I will eat my corner seals in shame, as this was the fastest answer I ever seen on ANY forum. And so detailed and spot on. Thank you, thank you, thank you (*-bowing down on my knees).
I have looked at the truck, but there is no sign of the sticker with the letters for paintcode. It should be on the left side in the engine room, right?
Here is a link to my truck (with pics). Have a look, and see what color you think it is.
http://www.bilforumet.net/showthread.php?s=&threadid=62570
http://forum.wankelregistret.net/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=3333
We are doing the complete truck. Would you guys consider it a HUGE no-no to paint it other than stock? I am thinking about a new really deep blue metalic, and maybe some very descrete striping or effects proper for a Mazda REPU. Not like the movie "Grease", but something not caught by a first glance, but is "down there" somewere.
What do you think?
Thank you again for your posts.
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klaus42
Rotorhead
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posted March 01, 2005 09:35 AM |
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Sorry for the delay...
...I was out-of-town on biz,(and pleasure). Not a 'huge' no-no --if you don't care about factory-stock resto/value... Personally, I think there are some really nice, classy newer colors out there... it's really a matter of personal preference, and true-to-original restoration vs. mods/modernization. Your call!
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mazdafun
1st Gear
Posts: 22
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posted March 16, 2005 02:17 AM |
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Paintcode
quote: ...I was out-of-town on biz,(and pleasure). Not a 'huge' no-no --if you don't care about factory-stock resto/value... Personally, I think there are some really nice, classy newer colors out there... it's really a matter of personal preference, and true-to-original restoration vs. mods/modernization. Your call!
Hi.
Thank you for your post.
I decided on running stock color, but can anyone familiar with the different colors look at the photo, and see what color name mine is?
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Mazdafun
1st Gear
Posts: 22
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posted March 16, 2005 02:21 AM |
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Sorry for a repost, but I couldn't edit.
Hi.
Thank you for your post.
I decided on running stock color, but can anyone familiar with the different colors look at the photo, and see what color name mine is?
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kansei
Redlining
Wankelized
Posts: 423
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posted March 16, 2005 05:26 PM |
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Hmmm...
Looking at the truck, it looks like Phoenix Blue (same as my '74) in one shot, but looks like Skyish Blue ( a later color) in another, so maybe Mercury Blue, but I have not seen a truck that color in person, so I'm not certain. Guys? Thoughts?
Neal.
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Mazdafun
1st Gear
Posts: 22
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posted March 17, 2005 12:16 AM |
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Thanks Neal
Hi all.
The color Skyish blue, is not in 74', is it?
I think we'll spray a sample phoenix blue, and see if it's a match.
If anyone has any input, please post. Maybe spraying this weekend... :-)
Have a nice day.
Btw, seen this post at the rx7club.com forum? I posted it yesterday : http://www.rx7club.com/showthread.php?t=405055
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dhood
Hauling
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posted March 17, 2005 07:01 AM |
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I thought it was Phoenix Blue but after seeing all those codes Klaus posted I'm not sure. I had a Phoenix Blue REPU but from your photos it looks like Phoenix Blue has a little more yellow in it, more of a turqouis, very cool color. I have an old quart of Phoenix Blue Dupont enamel and some reducer etc you can have if you can pick up in Sacramento, not sure where your're at.
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klaus42
Rotorhead
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posted March 17, 2005 07:38 AM |
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I didn't post all those codes...
...but by those pics, it looks like your truck is a very nice match to the one I sold Neal (kansei).
I don't know, but I would guess that old cans of original paint might have aged (changed) chemically in some manner since the mid '70's...
Of course, you've rubbed out some of the original paint on the truck to get a fresh glimpse?
Nice looking blue REPU!
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Mazdafun
1st Gear
Posts: 22
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posted March 21, 2005 05:47 AM |
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Final code...
Hi all.
The mystery is revealed. It is a AK Olympia Blue code. I got the paint from Standox, and their mixcode is 008158.
I hope to have everything painted at the end of easter. Then it will look really nice !
Have a great day. (I feel so good, bechause I just drove the REPU :) )
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