I learned a valuable lesson today. Never take someones word for something without triple checking things yourself. Not blaming anyone but myself but last fall I asked about the paint code for the silver trim around the windshield and was told that it was PS2 Chrysler silver metallic, Seemd logical at the time, however on second thought why would it be a Chrysler color? After painting with the PS2, I found that it is NOT the same color. After some researching, finally found some one who lists that paint code, found it on the Sherwin-Williams site, so now I will sand for two days and redo what I just did. So, to all, it's worth researching things for yourself, again that was my mistake. And I've lrearned that there are better ways to do somethings than the way everyone is doing them. Don't just follow the crowd.

 

Be a dove and share the fruits of your research with us :-D

 

The Sherwin-Williams site lists the paint as XZA with the #62328. It's listed with each of the Xfires main colors. As far as the other things, I had some 1/4 inch aluminum tabs welded onto the bottom of the EC heat exchanger and mounted it using the stock HE holes, very solid and centered better than their method. I had to bend the upper inlet 1/4 inch to get the hose on. Also, I attacked the oil catch can problem from the other end. Using an old K&N filter, I cut a piece to cover the hole where oil splashes up into the auxillary cover and gets siphoned into the intake. The fumes can still get through but the oil collects on the filter and drops back down the hole. I used some silicon gasket material at the edges so there wasn't any loose wire, foam, etc to get in there. I haven't had this mod very long but so far it seems to work.

 

Too bad they don't list a color for the wheels... I could use something to touch-up my wheel caps...

 

Just take a cap into your local AA autoparts store, they carry 3 brands of wheel paint, find the best match, I'll bet you can come pretty close. Use a small fine point brush and Voila, you should be good.

 

Crossfire rim color N/A = Satin Silver XZA = Mercedes Benz color code: 9969
Mopar touch pen 05179660AB

Regards
Markus

 

If you haven't re-painted it yet...how do you know you have the correct color now? It would be nice to know the correct color...just in case...

 

I don't, I am going to Sherwin-Williams store tomorrow to see if it is available. Barring that, I have a friend who does autobody repair and he has a guy who works for him who has a great eye for colors and has often mixed almost perfect matches that were unavailable. Also, though they don't list it TCPGlobal took the code when I put it in a cart, so I might give them a call also. Their service is good, I have used their paint before I would paint a small object to check first, part of the valuable lesson. LOL

 

Yes sir. I have a paint shop right next to my house that does all of my work. Mixing is an art in itself. A lot of conditions can affect the outcome...but if you find a color match off the shelf let us know... as I haven't had to repaint any silver yet...

 

I'm going to try the stuff from the AZ...see what happens...

 

That's nice to have a shop so close. Even though my friend is in autobody, I'm doing my own paint, but I have to get used to these new HVLP guns. I will post tomorrow night if I get any useful info from S-Ws tomorrow or TCPglobal. Funny, this info wasn't available from Chrysler.

 

Every time a painter would tell me he had a color issue, my first question was always "How did your spray out card look?" ... and of course, he hadn't done one - because he didn't want to take the time. It always takes less time to do a sprayout and check your match than it does to repaint the car.

On a different but related note - I always thought the best paint code for that goofy looking silver windshield surround would be whatever the paint code is for the rest of the car.

 

Chrome overlays and call it a day.

 

You are correct on that and yeah the windshield thing is a little goofy but it's also one of the things that make the cars unique. I'm not doing the whole car, just the wing and grill

 

Unique like the Saturn Sky and Pontiac Solstice you mean?

Just noticed today they have the silver windshield trim as well

 

What silver did you use on your mesh grill you painted?

 

Not mesh, I painted the stock grill, it looks kind of nice but it doesn't match the trim. But it will when I am done, same with the wing, which I haven't painted yet, good thing. I used the Chrysler PS2.

 

Sorry Jim, I was double checking with Doc because he has had a custom mesh grille painted silver to match his accents, but then said he had never had anything painted silver, so I was confused as to what silver he did use?

 

Good to know, thanks!!

Just curious -- was there ever any info released on a "color code" for the Cedar leather? I'd like to have it for future reference, because I'm certain I will confuse a leather shop when I walk in and ask for cedar

Not sure if maybe the Crossfire enthusiasts in Deutschland have cracked the code...

Thanks!

 

If anyone finds a color match off the shelf (not likely with a silver), it's not going to be a match for everyone.