White and Black

[Robe]

It is time for a little cosmetic touching up around the edges - are all AUs the same version of white? What is it called?

And what is the shade of black on the pillars, and who makes it in affordable amounts?

Thanks

[mattp]

Try using the 'search' function, it works well...
This is from the Technical Resources section anyway, you'll have to check your paint code on the build plate under the bonnet, there's a few different ones.

Paint Codes for the AU Falcon (9/1998 to 10/2002)

Model Code Description Notes

AU A1 Winter White

AU B5 Sparkling Burgundy

AU B7 Barossa Red

AU BC Botannica

AU C2 Regency Red

AU DG Congo Green

AU3 E1 Light Satin Veil AU3

AU GY Galaxy Blue

AU H Dynamic White

AU HH Silver Birch

AU J8 Alaskan Frost

AU K6 Meteorite

AU L7 Cinnamon

AU LD Liquid Silver

AU M8 Mystic Blue

AU MN Monsoon Blue

AU NR Narooma Blue

AU O2 Organza

AU P4 Hot Chilli Red

AU S9 Sand Storm

AU ST Silhouette

AU T5 Oxford Green

AU3 UU Blueprint AU3

AU VF Venom Red

AU W6 Amoretto

[Abacus]

As far as the whites go:

http://www.fordforums.com.au/showthr...ight=AU+Whites

In that thread:

Originally Posted by EvilChief

correct, colour code H (dynamic white) was carried over from the el series in the S1s. i think they stopped mid 99s and user winter white from then on (dont quote me)

So some early AUs come out in Dynamic White Code H, but most are Winter White code A1. I'm guessing you have a series 1, so it could be either.

[Robe]

Thanks for clearing that up. I was having a lot of trouble identifying the colour reference on the vehicle plates.

Now, any idea on the black bits? :voldar02:

[HLC]

Originally Posted by Robe

Thanks for clearing that up. I was having a lot of trouble identifying the colour reference on the vehicle plates.

Now, any idea on the black bits? :voldar02:

the black bits on the b-pillars are just black moulded plastic.

post pics of what you want to touch up.

[Abacus]

Originally Posted by HLC

the black bits on the b-pillars are just black moulded plastic.

post pics of what you want to touch up.

He probably means the black paint on the upper part of the doors themselves.

I'd be interested to know about this - lots of little chips from rings etc.

[Robe]

Sorry, I did mean the outside black paint.

It does look like rings, luggage, etc and maybe the seatbelt have chipped bits off the black paint on the edge of the pillar and there are white spots showing through.

I asked the guys at an Autobarn shop but they could find no references about the correct shade of black.

Getting off the thread, but still a pillar issue; inside there is a grey plastic cover trim over the seat belt upper mounting that also needs replacing. I have never seen this problem before but whoever had the car before me has managed to wear a groove in the plastic from pulling the belt out. It looks like another trip to the wreckers for me.

[Abacus]

OK. I just visited my panel beater on an unrelated matter and he advises that the black bits can't really be touched up. They are, as HLC indicated, moulds. Moreover, they are powder coated aluminium moulds and if you try to paint the chipped bits it just breaks down the coating around the bit you've painted.

I've ordered a new one for the drivers door. Part number ERF20554A, cost $37.40 + GST.

Mine's a series 2 Ghia. you may want to check yours is the same part.