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23-02-2011, 07:59 AM
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Focus Driver.
Join Date: Oct 2009
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hi guys, ive got a new front lip for my '02-03 st170 (hit a fox :S) and now i need to paint it, however i've been to ford and they dont know what the paint code is (some help they are) even after giving them my VIN. I've checked for a paint code everywhere under the bonnet and on the sticker next to the drivers side door and I can't find anything. Would anyone happen to know the paint code?? All I know is that its called imperial blue (apparently the paint code Q and Q2 describe 10 different types of imperial blue)
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23-02-2011, 08:07 AM
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AFF Post NAZI
Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: Albury
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Hey HKT11K ST,
i had the same issue with my silver on the focus, your best bet is to take your car or give a part of your car to the the spray painter to match the color. Keeping in mind that the paint on your car is 8 or so years old the color may have faded a bit. when i got the bumper sprayed the first time in the paint code ford provided, it was 3 shades darker, after re-spraying it after it was matched it was perfect. Keep in mind that it is all done via computer not by hand so it will be consistend and accurate. my 2c
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23-02-2011, 03:21 PM
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Old enough to know better
Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: Melbourne
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The paint code is on the compliance plate, and (from memory) somewhere in bottom left hand corner. So look to see if the Q or Q2 or similar is there.
That's a start, but as you correctly say, there can be a number of variations on that single colour code, depending often on build datebut it helps to start with the right code. Then as Photn says, take it to a spray painter to get a colour match. Mind you, I got a bloody awful match from a paint shop, and ended up with a much closer match from Autobarn. Also, may be worthwhile going to FFOC.co.uk the UK Ford Focus Owners Club( and even joining up) and someone there will be able to give you far more accurate information
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Manual 2003 Machine Silver 5 Door LR Focus Zetec. Mods: Ford Racing CNC'd cylinder head milled .040", 3 angle valve grind. Ford Racing Stage II camshafts. Ford Racing cam gears. Ford Racing long tube header. Random Technology hi flow cat. Herrod 2.25" stainless cat-back. Pipercross Viper intake. CFM 65mm throttle body. 2000 ported intake manifold. Herrod Custom SCT tune. Eibach suspension. Quaife ATB diff. Wilwood 13" brakes. Custom ST170 leather interior. www.cardomain.com/ride/2773918
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23-02-2011, 04:30 PM
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Focus Driver.
Join Date: Oct 2009
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Thanks for the help guys, I think I'll join that site melbzetec (oh and congrats on taking that trophy focus represent!!
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23-02-2011, 05:13 PM
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Old enough to know better
Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: Melbourne
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Glad to see you found a front lip! Where did you get it from?
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Manual 2003 Machine Silver 5 Door LR Focus Zetec. Mods: Ford Racing CNC'd cylinder head milled .040", 3 angle valve grind. Ford Racing Stage II camshafts. Ford Racing cam gears. Ford Racing long tube header. Random Technology hi flow cat. Herrod 2.25" stainless cat-back. Pipercross Viper intake. CFM 65mm throttle body. 2000 ported intake manifold. Herrod Custom SCT tune. Eibach suspension. Quaife ATB diff. Wilwood 13" brakes. Custom ST170 leather interior. www.cardomain.com/ride/2773918
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23-02-2011, 05:30 PM
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Finally rollin on 20's
Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: Brisbane
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I had the same issue with my Fiesta, check the glove box lid, this is also where my wheel sizes are
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24-02-2011, 03:19 PM
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Focus Driver.
Join Date: Oct 2009
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thanks for the idea twinpiston, but mine only has the tire info :( melbzetec, i got it from a body kit shop in villawood called carmate. its fibreglass not that tough plastic stuff but its better than nothing
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25-02-2011, 03:41 PM
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Mr Focus
Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: Brisbane, southside, Redlands.
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St170 paint code IB
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27-02-2011, 07:21 AM
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Focus Driver.
Join Date: Oct 2009
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Cheers FRA shall go down to ford 2 moro
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st170 paint code
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