Wolpe Posted March 3, 2021 Share Posted March 3, 2021 Hello guys, it's been a while since I wrote here. I hope all are doing well. I need your help. Is there a conversion from the Ford color column to RAL? In my case I am looking for the RAL number for Dark Brown Metallic 5Q and Light Tan 6U Woul be great if someone can help Thanks in advance Michael Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArdWrknTrk Posted March 3, 2021 Share Posted March 3, 2021 That standard is 100 years old and contains <2.500 colours. (There are only two metallics, IIRC) Get yourself an actual automotive paint system (ICI, Glasurit, something.....) and have them match the color code with their computer. Because you will never be happy with the result from such a limited pallete. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Lewis Posted March 3, 2021 Share Posted March 3, 2021 Have you found our page at Documentation/Specifications/Exterior Paint Codes? There you can decode your 5U & 6Q to the 4-digit Ford color "Prefix Base". I've never tried, but I have always assumed that with the 4-digit # you could find a Ditzler or DuPont or some other paint vendor's #. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArdWrknTrk Posted March 3, 2021 Share Posted March 3, 2021 Have you found our page at Documentation/Specifications/Exterior Paint Codes? There you can decode your 5U & 6Q to the 4-digit Ford color "Prefix Base". I've never tried, but I have always assumed that with the 4-digit # you could find a Ditzler or DuPont or some other paint vendor's #. I don't think Ditzler is too popular in Europe. While just about every auto paint shop has a color matching scanner. Just be sure to check inside a door jamb or some other place that's been protected from UV and a lot of heat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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