ok, here's the deal. I have a friend that works for a custom paint shop. He is leaving his job in about 2 weeks to go to school. I told him how i wanted to paint my car sometime down the road, then he said he can get me any color i want for FREE!! Only problem is that i want to paint the car the same color it is now...and i don't know the name of the color to give the guy!!! Can anyone here figure this color out? Where could i go for someone to tell me? Any help would be great- Eric
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Is there any small part that is painted that color that you can take off and take with you to the paint-store? Many paint-stores can color-match it... it might not be exact, but it'll be very close.

It's hard to tell from a picture. My guess is "maroon" ;)

If that's an original '68 Chevelle color it's Cordovan Maroon, code NN.

A body shop has access to a color-eye which can make a formula for any paint. If they don't have one at the shop they should have a jobber who can lend him one

Thats easy. Its red. BTW sounds like your buddy is planning on stealing the paint from his current employer. Not cool.

Originally posted by 70isfine:
BTW sounds like your buddy is planning on stealing the paint from his current employer. Not cool. Actually the owner is a family friend. Thats how he got the job in the first place, like a son to the owner. What you didn't assume was that i am going to his business for all the body work, thats why he's going to help me out with the paint. sorry for the confusion :D

I think i figured it out...Claret Red. There is a car for sale on this website that looks VERY similar to any other color i've seen. Looks like i might be leaning towards a black cherry. Anyone have any opinions on that color of paint? Do you need immaculate body work to use it?

Any color should be treated like black even if its going to be painted white!!

Originally posted by sevt_chevelle:
Any color should be treated like black even if its going to be painted white!! good point

my 69 is almost identical in color . I believe its # 52 Garnet

Looks like a deep burgundy. I think '95 cadilacs had it as an option, if I'm not mistaken.

well, looks like i'll be getting a mid-90's GM paint called Dark Cherry...thanks for all your help guys