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Old Aug 31, 2011 | 03:36 PM
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In need of a paint expert

I'm trying to figure out the name and or code of my paint. I'm working with limited info, so all i know it is supposedly a factory blue color from an 87 iroc. Again i can't be sure of it so heres a pic of the car and it would be great if someone could give me some insight on what it might be. Also the color has a little bit of a metallic flake to it. thanks in advance
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Old Aug 31, 2011 | 04:49 PM
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Re: In need of a paint expert

Looks like medium maui blue metallic. Don't see many camaros in it but some birds. Looks just like my firebirds paint.
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Old Aug 31, 2011 | 05:42 PM
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Re: In need of a paint expert

Originally Posted by windowrattler
Looks like medium maui blue metallic. Don't see many camaros in it but some birds. Looks just like my firebirds paint.

huh, thanks alot for the response.
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Old Aug 31, 2011 | 09:04 PM
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Re: In need of a paint expert

Yeah it's too light to be an 87 IROC color. I think the RS models started using Maui blue in '89.
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Old Sep 1, 2011 | 05:23 PM
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Re: In need of a paint expert

Actually it looks like GM Nassau Blue, used on corvettes in 1986 - 1990 GM code WA-8770, hope this helps
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Old Sep 2, 2011 | 06:46 PM
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Re: In need of a paint expert

Originally Posted by 91 Droptop
Actually it looks like GM Nassau Blue, used on corvettes in 1986 - 1990 GM code WA-8770, hope this helps
Man, i really apperciate it guys tons of help. thanks everyone for the quick replies!
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Old Sep 5, 2011 | 09:50 PM
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Re: In need of a paint expert

Looks like it could have been an IROC color, but not '87.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Chevr...3#ht_500wt_948
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Old Sep 5, 2011 | 10:04 PM
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Re: In need of a paint expert

Just curious in that second picture with the third gen in the garage what factory color is that? That's what I have original, would like to stick to the same color. Thanks
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Old Sep 29, 2011 | 01:46 PM
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Re: In need of a paint expert

Originally Posted by camarosrock1989
Just curious in that second picture with the third gen in the garage what factory color is that? That's what I have original, would like to stick to the same color. Thanks
I believe it was called victory red but the car was repainted and im not sure if it was an exact match. Here's a better pic of the car.
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Old Sep 29, 2011 | 05:48 PM
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Re: In need of a paint expert

in 87 GM had two reds

748748Flame Red (Dk)Black, Gray, Red, Saddle818774Bright Red748748Flame Red (Dk)Black, Gray, Red, Saddle818774Bright RedPaint code 8748 Flame Red (dark)

8774 Bright Red (light)

9260 Victory Red (not a Camaro color, used on Corvettes)

hope this helps
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Old Sep 29, 2011 | 06:13 PM
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Re: In need of a paint expert

Thanks Tom, Thanks 91droptop.. That was a great match Tom! looks great!
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