I know my interior paint code 4110, color is medium beige. I have a green tilt column I need to paint to match. I thought a can of spray paint would be easiest, so I looked on that site automotivetouchup.com. They have it, but $30 seemed a bit steep. Then they recommend primer and clear coat too, and by the time I get all this, I'd be out $70-$80. Am I just being too cheap? o No:
You could pull the colum and have the paint mixed at an autobody supply shop. Then pay a tech to "refinish" the part. Paint will be cheaper, but more of a pain in the ___. I'd just grumble and pay the $$$ for the spray bomb.
Hummm So I go and order the paint, then get an email that 4110 (Beige, straight out of the assembly manual) is not a valid paint code. "The color code you have chosen (4110) is not valid for your Buick.You may have selected a code other than the paint code. Do you know what color is your Gran Sport ? I have added a link below that I know can help you in locating the code needed for your Buick.Please feel free to exam it. http://www.automotivetouchup.com/gmlabel.htm " Do they only match exterior paint? Hey, examine this :moonu: ou: :af: How many different colors did GM use on the interiors 3-5? :rant:
Dan, Just thought of something: If your column collar (where the key goes in) is blistered/pitted, you will need to have that sandblasted. Otherwise, you will never get the paint to adhere. If the blisters/pits are bad, replace with another collar or use some filler for a smooth finish. I usually take the columns apart when I paint them. For some reason, I always had problems with "fish eyes" on the collar even after wiping them down with Prep-Sol or Pre-Kleano. I lightly sandblast the collars now and never had a problem with fish eyes again. I think it has to do with the porous nature of the metal. Also, major pain to get the paint between/around the LOCK lettering without sandblasting.
I refinished my steering wheel hub by mixing a batch of Testors model car paint! I used my ashtray to drop some of the mixed paint onto to see if I was getting close. I thinned it slightly with airbrush thinner and sprayed it thru the airbrush I use to paint model cars. After it dried, I cleared it with Testors clearcoat. Actually came out pretty good. Color match was almost right on. I only finished the hub, but the rest of the column isnt much more to do. And the best part was the cost.....$0.00. Jason
Thanks Jason, but too late.... I had already ordered the spray paint cans. $53 including freight. I do have a guarantee on the color match. Just received them in the mail Sat. :bglasses:
