dannyh,
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The only advice I can give you is that for each paint code there's a few variations.
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If you go to a factors and ask for xxx
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-they might just give you the std code.
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There may be variants lke
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"light",
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"dark",
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"grey",
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"blue" listed for that code as well
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(for example)
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-so you really need to get a match on paint chips to find the right shade of that colour, or use an analyser.
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Not saying it's like that for all colours but it can be.
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My local Halfords can only do one mix for example based on the code the have for that colour or vice versa
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-they can't do a match so depending on the year
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(and of course any weathering etc)
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-they can't come close.
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.Lol, my local T can't even tell me the colour.
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They can only supply me a tin based on my VIN.
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Think they wanted
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£75+vat for 500ml tin
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Money up front
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-no refund.
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You're going to need to shop around
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-most colours can be matched
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-whether they match the OEM colour code or not!