david1972 Posted January 12, 2014 Share Posted January 12, 2014 Just as it was starting to get dark (I know ) I decided to try and find out the paint code for my Forester. Google'd where I could find it - ah ha, on the driver's door pillar...easy I thought. So out I went....no sign....only info there related to tyres and airbags. Anybody able to tell me where I can find it please, or better still, know what it is for my 2-tone Fozza? Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gambit Posted January 12, 2014 Share Posted January 12, 2014 I'd check under the bonnet I'm sure it's there I think it's the passenger side but don't hold me to that :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay762 Posted January 12, 2014 Share Posted January 12, 2014 yup plate under bonnet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stants Posted January 13, 2014 Share Posted January 13, 2014 Looking like this is suspect ? However mine makes no sense to me as its two tone so is that just the code for the paint ? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gambit Posted January 13, 2014 Share Posted January 13, 2014 Yep just the paint code mate http://www.expresspaint.com/automotivetouchup/pc/Subaru-Acadia-Green-Metallic-40p7985.htm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
david1972 Posted January 13, 2014 Author Share Posted January 13, 2014 Thanks for the replies folks....I essentially want some touch up paint to cover a few stone chips. Is there a supplier in this country anybody would care to recommend? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stants Posted January 13, 2014 Share Posted January 13, 2014 How much do you need ? Could alwaystry subaru dealer for one of those little touch up stick things ? Halfords can make paint up with the paint code either little pots or rattle cans. Just be careful i found the data base they use to be incorrect. They kept trying to tell me the paint code for my mazda was the correct one even though it was different to the one on the vin. Ended up taking a picture in with me to get the correct paint Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
david1972 Posted January 13, 2014 Author Share Posted January 13, 2014 A minimal amount really. I've only spotted 2 chips on one of the rear doors that I'd like to cover to prevent rusting in future. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gambit Posted January 13, 2014 Share Posted January 13, 2014 Halfrauds can mix some up in a paint spray can. I spray it into the lid and get a paint brush to apply it. I've seen place's on eBay that make touch up pens too match but not tried them. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
david1972 Posted January 14, 2014 Author Share Posted January 14, 2014 2L7 it is then Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay762 Posted January 15, 2014 Share Posted January 15, 2014 Ahh yes a cunning blend of Platinum Silver Metallic (01G, 17K) and Steel Grey metallic (26D) http://www.automotivetouchup.com/touch-up-paint/subaru/2003/forester/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
david1972 Posted January 15, 2014 Author Share Posted January 15, 2014 Oh aye Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gambit Posted January 16, 2014 Share Posted January 16, 2014 Safe to say with your's Stanton I'm at a lose with it :D The VIN of a Japanese import always has fewer than 17 characters. The World Identifier will always be omitted and will often begin with the model type. Here is an example of a Mitsubishi Shogun VIN and its Japanese import counterpart, the Pajero. In this example the World Identifier of ‘JMA’ is not used on the Pajero and the VIN starts with the model type: Shogun – JMAL049GWJJ000001 (UK)Pajero – L049-000001 (Import) Even on models that share the same name, the VIN is always this way to confirm the vehicle is a Japanese import. This example is from a Toyota Celica: Celica (ST205) – JT164STL500000001 (UK)Celica – ST205-000001 (Import) Japanese import VIN lengths can vary between 10 and 14 characters. The Celica example above is from the ST205 model type; this is more apparent in the Japanese import VIN as it starts with ST205. Model codes are always needed in addition to the VIN to identify the correct components; our research shows that although many Japanese imports physically look the same as vehicles intended to be sold in the UK, many models have significant differences in the components used. On Japanese imports, the model code is situated underneath the VIN on the chassis plate and takes the following format: ST205-PQRRS (The letters on the end vary depending on the exact model.) While the VIN and model code are vital in ensuring that you receive the correct parts, finding the code in the first place can prove to be a challenge even to the most experienced Japanese grey import specialists! Right I think your vin number is :D S= Forester F = (Fuji heavy Ind) 5= XT year 09/02/1998 so would make sense with less info in the vin number to be printed in other places :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stants Posted January 16, 2014 Share Posted January 16, 2014 So vonfused your posting in paint section haha. Where did you get ghat date from and whats it mean ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gambit Posted January 16, 2014 Share Posted January 16, 2014 I know seem to have two posts going :D the Year is from your vin plate you pictured even if your's is a 97 the vin is saying it's a 1998 But it is an early 1998 from what I can workout. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stants Posted January 16, 2014 Share Posted January 16, 2014 Apparently the digits relate to how many built ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gambit Posted January 16, 2014 Share Posted January 16, 2014 Oh right so one of them links is false info then they said it was the date it was built and listed as Month Day Year. God know then :D but the SF5 part should be right Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
antlockyer Posted February 10, 2014 Share Posted February 10, 2014 6W2 (flavono green / slate grey) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stants Posted February 10, 2014 Share Posted February 10, 2014 Hi where dis you come across the code/colour info from ? I'm taking my scoop in for painting tomorrow and already told them it's COLOR CODE: SUBARU-W2/6W2/8W2 (64C) TWO TONE This is an actual color of your vehicle. More details...Color Code: W2/6W2/8W2 (Two Tone)Color Description: Acadia Green Metallic Which to be fair is pretty spot on as my car is metalic. Do you habe any pics of the other colour ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
antlockyer Posted February 10, 2014 Share Posted February 10, 2014 http://subaru.epcdata.ru/ I put your VIN in there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stants Posted February 10, 2014 Share Posted February 10, 2014 I'll ask them tomorrow as this is the breakdown i have for 6w2 is 49BSlate Metallic 64CAcadia Green Metallic Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
antlockyer Posted February 10, 2014 Share Posted February 10, 2014 Perhaps Acadia is US Market and Flavono is Japanese Market (a casual internet search did suggest that might be the case). I really don't know anything about it but I'm a dab hand with google. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stants Posted February 10, 2014 Share Posted February 10, 2014 Can you find any pics of the paint on car ? I could only find a 1/34 scale model. I'm curious as to the diffrence between the 64c and that one. Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stants Posted February 10, 2014 Share Posted February 10, 2014 a nother site just calls 64c green metallic clearcoat. Maybe they are the same ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
antlockyer Posted February 10, 2014 Share Posted February 10, 2014 I'm thinking the same apart from the name. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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