The most common problem among car owners is chips and scratches on the car body. However, funds regularly appearing on the market intended for independent local repair damaged areas, eliminate the need to visit a car repair shop.
The most popular remedy small scratches and chipping are:
On each product, manufacturers indicate the paint code, which allows you to quickly select the right set and produce necessary measures. If you need to carry out local painting of a VAZ car, our catalog is at your service. Our company also offers a computerized paint selection service. With its help, it is possible to obtain paint according to the VAZ code in the shortest possible time and purchase any volume in bottling at the best price.
Where are the VAZ (Lada) paint codes
Usually, the body color number on domestic cars is indicated on a label attached to the trunk lid.
It may also be located:
- in the glove compartment;
- under the spare wheel or near it;
- near the brake light on the spoiler;
- V warranty card;
- on the trunk lid.
It should be noted that the paper Russian automaker prescribes VAZ paint codes, called "Form 3347". Not all car owners manage to find it quickly, as it is easily lost. After buying a car, it is recommended to write down the VAZ paint codes. This must be done with a marker. Suitable for this inner side fuel tank hatch.
On the VAZ, body colors create the first impression of the car. Only after that, as market sellers and dealers noticed, most buyers pay attention to the interior, equipment and other indicators. We learn from the article what body colors Lada Granta, Priora and others VAZ models most in demand among the consumer, what role does color play in terms of safety and much more.
Some general information about the color of the car
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By color " iron horse You can judge the character of its owner. It is believed that if the car has a noble color, it gives it a more stylish and rich appearance. And from here, its cost rises in direct proportion, since the more original the car, the more expensive it is.
If we keep in mind foreign cars, then black looks much more preferable for them than the rest. For the most part, this applies to executive and business class cars. But in the line of Vazov, everything is a little different.
The choice of color is, of course, a purely personal decision. However, it should be understood that traffic safety directly depends on the color of the car. It may seem paradoxical, but it is the color that is mostly capable of influencing the emotional and subconscious state of the driver, which ultimately affects traffic situation generally.
So, the black color, which is the most "running", so to speak, in automotive world is a symbol of solidity and self-confidence. All this, of course, is good. Only in foggy weather and in the evenings, when visibility is poor on the road, is a black car a danger. In most cases, in inclement weather, black cars merge with environment, they are invisible.
White is a color that perfectly conveys the shapes and lines of body design. Favorite color of designers. The owners of such cars, according to observations, are calm and balanced people, who perfectly observe traffic rules. In addition, according to statistics, such cars are less likely to be stolen. As for danger, this clear-weather color can pose a threat in winter, when there are snowdrifts. Again, like black cars, they blend in with the surroundings.
The blue-blue colors of the cars are also not very safe in terms of safety. They make it difficult to realistically assess the situation, distract drivers of oncoming vehicles. But green, on the contrary, symbolizes harmony and tranquility, but for some reason it is not very popular with the buyer. But the owners of these machines are always reasonable and balanced.
Note. In a way, the green color can blend into the summer landscape if you drive into the field, but there is no heavy traffic, so safety is all right.
Red is called the tone of automotive passions. Owners and owners of such machines are always people with a strong-willed character and sociable, but quick to anger. In terms of safety, a red car is the safest, as it is quite difficult not to notice it, even from afar.
Yellow cars also testify to ease, calmness and sociability. In some way, this color can activate the activity of the brain, and this fact easily explains why these cars are remembered for a long time. Why are taxis painted this particular color? It is also one of the safest.
Silver-colored cars testify to harmony, happiness and confidence. This color is usually preferred by people who want to show their superiority over others and their bright personality. It is also considered a good color in terms of road safety.
VAZ car colors
It is noteworthy that before our man had no problems with the choice of color. The tones of cars were limited to only a few, there was no rich variety, as today. In addition, the Soviet man, after long standing in line, was ready to take everything that was offered to him.
To date, when scientific and technical progress has moved far ahead, painting technologies have also improved significantly, the chemical composition of paint and varnish mixtures has changed. To a greater extent, now the paintwork performs the function of protecting the body from rust, and the cars have become more attractive in appearance and brighter, but there are still long queues for popular colors.
Note. The fact is that the color of a car symbolizes not only aesthetics, but also high cost, reliability and practicality.
Lada Granta
It is the color that creates the first impression of the body of the Lada Grant, popular among Russians. There are really a lot of color varieties of the VAZ 2190. It all depends on the specific body type of this car: sport, liftback and sedan.
Liftback is one of the versions of this machine, which differs roomy interior and luggage compartment. The swiftness of the Granta liftback design is primarily emphasized by the color of the selected model. As you know, the five primary colors of this version are available to customers.
Sporty character and dynamics, excellent handling and safety, incredibly stylish design and of course, huge assortment color schemes highlight the Grant sport. 12 color tones are available to the buyer of this Granta version.
The reliability and safety of the sedan has never been questioned. Granta sedan is able to boast a large luggage compartment and very comfortable lounge. The exterior of the body is largely determined by the color scheme, presented in 13 versions.
The table below shows all the popular colors of this domestic auto mobile.
| Colors in the catalog | Code | Additionally |
| Port wine | 192 | Dark cherry metallic sedan version. The thickness of the painting on AvtoVAZ is 0.8 mm. |
| White cloud | 240 | Popular color Lada Granta sport, sedan and liftback. Thickness of painting and body - 0.8 mm. |
| Ice | 413 | Blue metallic Grants sedan. Popular color. The thickness of the painting on AvtoVAZ is 0.8 mm. |
| Riesling | 610 | Silver gray metallic. Available for all 3 body types Grants. The thickness of the painting on AvtoVAZ is 0.8 mm. |
| Panther | 672 | Black metallic Grants sedan. The thickness of the painting on AvtoVAZ is 0.8 mm. |
| grant | 682 | Dark blue color, listed in the catalog as Grant. Color available in sedan version. The thickness of the painting on AvtoVAZ is 0.8 mm. |
| Platinum | 691 | Dark silver metallic Grants sedan. The thickness of the painting on AvtoVAZ is 0.8 mm. |
| Glacial | 221 | Typically "sedan" White color applicable to Grant sport and sedan. The thickness of the painting on AvtoVAZ is 0.8 mm. |
| black truffle | 651 | Black is a popular color for Grant's liftback and sedan. The thickness of the painting on AvtoVAZ is 0.8 mm. |
| Space | 665 | Dark blue color Grants sedan. The thickness of the painting on AvtoVAZ is 0.8 mm. |
| Coriander | 790 | Golden brown. The color of the Grant sedan. The thickness of the painting on AvtoVAZ is 0.8 mm. |
| Magma | 119 | Orange metallic. Popular color Grants sedan, sport and liftback. The thickness of the painting on AvtoVAZ is 0.8 mm. |
| Odysseus | 497 | Grey-blue metallic. Popular buyer color Grants sport, sedan and liftback. The thickness of the painting on AvtoVAZ is 0.8 mm. |
Lada Kalina
Popular among Russians, Kalina is available in 3 body types: station wagon, cross and hatchback. The second generation of Kalina is chosen not only for the reliability and attractiveness of the design, but also for the rich assortment colors.
The station wagon is a multifunctional car, quite roomy, and meeting the latest safety standards. For the consumer of the compact station wagon Kalina, 12 colors are available.
Hatchback Kalina is a car ideal for a metropolis. The length of the body is not more than 4 meters, stylish interior and exterior, as well as a rich assortment of colors makes the car no less popular than the station wagon. 12 color variations are available.
Kalina cross represents compact crossover, characterized by high ground clearance and good bottom protection. Assembled on the platform of the station wagon Kalina 2. Only 2 colors are available.
| Color in the catalog | Code | Additionally |
| White cloud | 240 | The thickness of the painting on AvtoVAZ is 0.8 mm. A popular color for wagon, cross and hatchback. |
| grant | 682 | Dark blue color of the station wagon and Kalina hatchback. The thickness of the painting on AvtoVAZ is 0.8 mm. |
| Coriander | 790 | The thickness of the painting on AvtoVAZ is 0.8 mm. Golden brown station wagon and Kalina hatchback. |
| Space | 665 | The blue color of the station wagon and Kalina hatchback. |
| Ice | 413 | Metallic blue, available for the Kalina station wagon and hatchback. |
| Glacial | 221 | White color available for station wagon and Kalina hatchback. |
| Magma | 119 | Orange color. Available for station wagon and Kalina hatchback. |
| Odysseus | 497 | Gray-blue color of the station wagon and Kalina hatchback. The thickness of the painting on AvtoVAZ is 0.8 mm. |
| Panther | 672 | Black color station wagon and Kalina hatchback. |
| Platinum | 691 | Dark silver metallic station wagon, cross and hatchback Kalina. |
| Port wine | 192 | The dark red color of the station wagon and Kalina hatchback. |
| Riesling | 610 | Gray metallic station wagon and Kalina hatchback. |
Lada Largus
The car comes in 3 body types: wagon, cross and van. The most popular, of course, are station wagons with large trunk and roomy interior.
A typical Largus station wagon is a compact minivan for every day. The buyer is given the opportunity of a small choice among 5 basic shades of color.
A reliable assistant for solving business ideas is named Largus van. Indeed, this car with high ground clearance has a spacious cargo compartment. As for the color scheme, it also makes up 5 main types.
Also a station wagon, but with a higher ground clearance, it is called Largus Cross. For sale 5- and 7-seater. The same colors are available, but the manufacturer promises that orange Largus crosses called "Orange" will soon be produced.
| Color in the catalog | Code | Additionally |
| Diplomat | 424 | Blue color station wagon, cross and van Largus. The thickness of the painting on AvtoVAZ is 0.8 mm. |
| Glacial | 221 | White color available for station wagon, cross and van Largus. |
| Platinum | 691 | Silver color available for all Largus body types. |
| Gray basalt | 224 | Beige color available for station wagon, cross and van Largus. The thickness of the painting on AvtoVAZ is 0.8 mm. |
| Venus | 191 | Dark red color available for all Largus body types. |
| Orange | expected | expected |
Lada Priora
Lada Priora, also produced in 3 body styles: sedan, hatchback and station wagon.
Let's start with the hatchback, which has become a better seller than other versions of late. New salon, swift lines of the body, exterior, shining with individual touches - these are not its only advantages. The color scheme of the hatchback is 10 basic tones.
"Priorovsky" station wagon is a car ideal for family outings into nature. The same 10 colors are available as for the hatchback.
And, of course, the sedan, known as the 2170. The colors for the body are the same.
| Color in the catalog | Code | Additionally |
| Panther | 672 | Black color available for Priora hatchbacks, sedans and station wagons. The thickness of the paintwork on AvtoVAZ is 0.8 mm. |
| White cloud | 240 | White color available for all Priora body types. |
| Borneo | 633 | Dark gray color available for Priora hatchback, sedan and station wagon. |
| Coriander | 790 | Golden brown color available for all Priora body types. |
| Perseus | 429 | Blue color available for Priora hatchback, sedan and station wagon. |
| Port wine | 192 | The dark red color of the Priora hatchback, sedan and station wagon. The thickness of the paintwork on AvtoVAZ is 0.8 mm. |
| The Snow Queen | 690 | Silver color, sedan and station wagon Priora. |
| Odysseus | 497 | Gray-blue color, available for all Priora body types. |
| Ice | 413 | Metallic blue, available for Priora hatchback, sedan and station wagon. |
| Nice | Green color of all Priora body types. |
"Seven"
Another popular car in use today. Vaz 2107 is a typical sedan, but the color range of the car is so wide that even foreign cars can envy. We will not give all the names of colors and color names, since there are a lot of them (almost every letter of the alphabet has several colors).
How to determine the color of your car model
Determining exactly what color a car is painted is usually necessary for one reason. If the paint on a certain part of the body has come off, and it is necessary to paint over the place, but in such a way that it does not differ.
Finding out the color of your VAZ model is easy. It will be enough to look at the trunk lid if it is a sedan or find it in the glove box or spare wheel well if it is a hatchback. In some cases, the code is indicated under the brake light on the spoiler.
Note. The number with the code is an ordinary, unpretentious piece of paper, which the manufacturer calls Form 3347.
Experienced drivers recommend: if you find a piece of paper on the body, be sure to write down the number and name of the paintwork somewhere, as the piece of paper is easy to lose or forget its place. After all, it can be erased over time. It is clear that it is much more difficult to find the code on used Vases.
In many cases, the body color is also prescribed in the warranty card for the car.
If you still could not find the color code of the VAZ model, it is recommended to contact the dealer who sold the car or the previous owner.
There are a couple more ways that are suitable for those who purchased a car from some Valera, but he either does not know the code, or does not get in touch himself.
Here's what to do:
- Use the Lada painting plan used at the factory. This is easy to do if you know the exact release date of the model. But this technique has one drawback: the car must be no older than 2005;
- Contact a professional colorist. It is enough to show the gas tank hatch to the specialist so that he can accurately determine the color. And that's not all: the services of a colorist also include the production of exactly the same paint on special equipment, in the right amount for the owner.
Making a repaint
As you know, a complete or partial repainting of the car must be officially registered. In the first case, it is quite simple to do this, and in the second, it is difficult.
These days, almost every motorist who drives a used car is faced with the desire to upgrade it. Ideal option: sell old model and get a new one, but this does not always work out due to various reasons. Just in this particular case, you can update the "image" of your car by repainting the body or its separate, faded areas.
Attention. No need to immediately run to the traffic police for permission to paint. The car is presented to the authorities in a new color.
As mentioned above, often the owners simply recognize the factory color of the car, and then paint out individual areas. Everything is fine, nothing needs to be done. However, there is one caveat: over time, the paint fades in the sun, and then you either have to paint the entire car in new color(same), or change the shade with the help of a colorist.
Whatever you say, you have to reckon with the law. And the new rules, introduced for no reason, only spoil the whole picture. If earlier it was clearly indicated what can be done and what is not, today there is a kind of bureaucratic chaos. One thing is known for sure: it is easier to issue documents for a completely repainted car than for a partially repainted one.
It remains only to hope that soon the tricks in the charter will be corrected. Owners who intended to repaint the car, it is better to update old color using recommendations for selection exact color, data above.
Step by step instructions how to paint a car with your own hands are given in various articles on our site. Photo - materials posted here will help future motorists decide on the color of the model. If you are interested in professional painting, then the price of VAZ models in the service station starts at 5 thousand rubles per body element. It is very expensive, it is easier to learn how to do everything yourself.
Before buying a car, we look at a lot of ads in newspapers and on free classified sites. It is good if a photo is attached to the description of the car. And it happens that there is no photo of the car for sale and there is only a text ad. Often the most mysterious thing about it is the color of the car.
When a standard car color is specified, such as blue, black or red, then this is normal. And when the name of the VAZ corporate color is written in the advertisement for the sale of a car, you get lost in clues about the appearance of the car. After all, what will the color “gold of the Incas”, “rhapsody” or “franconia” say for an ordinary car enthusiast who has not previously been familiar with the color catalog of VAZ cars.
You can find a way out of this problem - you can look at the catalog of car colors, but this information will only give general ideas about the mysterious color. The best solution will draw up catalog of the most popular car colors based on real photos.
1. Color snow queen or silver
2. Color white cloud (white metallic)
3. Color Colombian greens
4. Rhapsody color (silver bright blue metallic)
5. Port color
6. Inca gold color (green-silver)
7. Magma color
8. Color franconia (dark raspberry metallic)
9. Pearl color (milky white-silver)
10. Alligator color
11. Color quartz
The body colors of the VAZ 2106 and other models have more than a hundred different shades. They are carefully interested in the owners of domestic VAZ cars, who intend to paint them with their own hands. Thus, it is possible to save a significant amount of money, and a car that has received tuning parts painted in the same color as the body will look like a new and stylish foreign car. Only now it’s not easy to choose the color of the body color on the Vase if you don’t know what they are called, under what code they appear and where they are indicated. All this will be discussed in detail in the article.
How to determine the exact color
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So, to find out the exact color of your "iron horse" - priority, which has to be solved before the start of painting work. To determine the color, you must use the following recommendations:
- See what color is indicated in the vehicle data sheet. As a rule, not only the technical data of the model are written on the front of the document, but also its color is listed;
- Look in the warranty card. As a rule, this applies to relatively new VAZ models;
- Look at the body. Usually on the lid luggage compartment or on the glove compartment is indicated is all the necessary information.
There are several other ways to determine the desired color. Some even turn to professional colorists for help if they can’t find color data. Others try to do it themselves using a code and color chart.
VAZ models and their colors
VAZ cars, which revealed themselves to the world thanks to the decision of the Central Committee of the CPSU to build a new large car plant in Togliatti, at first completely copied the models of the Italian concern Fiat. Some machines were even built by Italian specialists using their own technologies.
"Six"
One of best models of the VAZ concern called "six" and today runs briskly on the roads of our country. Almost 40 years have passed since this car first left the assembly line, but it still enjoys considerable popularity among motorists in the countries of the former CIS, and sells well.
Before proceeding to describe the color of this car, we recall that the “six” is a 5-seater rear wheel drive sedan. In the entire history, which lasted until 2002, about 4 million units of this legendary car were produced.
"Six" had many modifications. There were ten of them. At one time, they even produced a VAZ 2106 pickup truck and a “six” with a right-hand drive for countries with left-hand drive.
| Color name | Code | Additionally |
| Eggplant | 107 | Dark purple color. |
| Amethyst | 145 | Silver purple metallic. |
| Primrose | 210 | Light yellow color. |
| Cappuccino | 212 | Light grey-beige color. |
| Safari | 215 | Light beige color. |
| golden beige | 109 | Golden beige metallic. |
| Success | 123 | Orange. |
| Cherries | 162 | Dark scarlet. |
| Pomegranate | 180 | Dark burgundy. |
| Flame | 193 | Dark red (from new colors). |
| White | 201 | White. |
| snow white | 202 | Bright white. |
| Alpine | 205 | White metallic. |
| City | 231 | Golden brown (from new colors). |
| gray white | 233 | Grey-white. |
| Honey | 234 | Yellow gold metallic. |
| Beige | 235 | Beige. |
| Grey-beige | 236 | Grey-beige. |
| Antelope | 277 | Silver beige. |
| Cashmere | 283 | Dark brown. |
| Jam | 285 | Metallic tan. |
| South Cross | 290 | Grey-beige metallic. |
| Creamy white | 295 | Creamy white. |
| silver willow | 301 | Silver-greenish-gray metallic. |
| Bergamot | 302 | Silver green metallic. |
| Agave | 303 | Green metallic (from new colors). |
| Nautilus | 304 | Dark green. |
| Asparagus | 305 | Silver-light yellow metallic. |
| Avens | 306 | Olive. |
| Green Garden | 307 | Dark green. |
| Sedge | 308 | Green-blue metallic. |
| Currency | 310 | Grey-green metallic. |
| Iguana | 311 | Silver bright green metallic. |
| Green tea | 312 | Green (from new colors). |
| Aquarius | 313 | Grey-green metallic. |
| Meridian | 317 | Green. |
| Duchess | 321 | Silver milky green metallic. |
| Moulin rouge | 458 | Vivid purple. |
| Atlantic | 440 | Dark blue. |
| moray eel | 377 | Blue-green. |
| Baltic | 420 | Blue-green. |
"Nine"
Front-wheel drive VAZ 5-door hatchback, developed at VAZ, where it was produced in a row for 17 years. IN given time is going, as you know, in Ukraine, but with a different power unit. Interesting feature VAZ 2109: when added rear seats this hatchback surprisingly simply turns into a cargo-passenger model, a kind of a full-fledged station wagon.
The color scheme of the "nine" was much more elegant than the colors of the VAZ 2106. A wonderful shade of paint called Rhapsody, known to all professional colorists, emphasized the peppy look and valiant appearance of the car. "Nine" was adored by young people, it was associated with future revolutionary changes in the way of life, they composed songs about it and wrote poems.
Today, the "nine" is very common. But for the most part, used samples of the former beauty of the exterior are not. Almost all hinged body parts of used “nines” bear traces of paint, obviously not applied in the factory, and corrosion centers are visible to the naked eye.
Only caring owners managed to keep the car flawless until these days. They owe this, of course, to the timely care of the paintwork.
The choice of color for the "nine" is very important. If it needs to be replaced body part according to the body color, the table will help you easily find the desired color.
| Color name | Code | Additionally |
| Triumph | 100 | Silver red metallic. |
| Franconia | 105 | Dark cherry raspberry color. |
| Coral | 116 | Silver dark red color. |
| Carmen | 118 | Red. |
| Marlboro | 121 | Red metallic. |
| Mayan | 120 | Silver maroon color. |
| The Cherry Orchard | 132 | Silvery red with a dark sheen. |
| Paprika | 152 | Silver-red-orange. |
| Tornado | 170 | Red. |
| Golden field | 245 | Golden metallic. |
| Mirage | 280 | Silver-yellow-green metallic. |
| Opatija | 286 | Silver-orange metallic. |
| Niagara | 383 | Silver-gray-bluish metallic. |
| Rhapsody | 448 | Silver blue metallic with a bright sheen. |
| Emerald | 385 | Silver green metallic. |
| Charoite | 408 | Silvery-violet color with a dark tint. |
| Breeze | 480 | Green-blue. |
| Victoria | 129 | Silvery red with a bright sheen. |
| Magic | 133 | Silver with a dark sheen. |
| Prize | 276 | Silver beige. |
| silver willow | 301 | Green with a light sheen. |
| Amulet | 371 | Green with a dark tint. |
| Papyrus | 387 | Green-gray with a silvery sheen. |
| Opal | 419 | Blue with a silvery sheen. |
| Neptune | 628 | Gray-blue with a dark tint. |
"Ten" and VAZ 2111
The tenth and eleventh Vaz models replaced the so-called "satellite" versions of the Togliatti plant. Today they are quite common, well bought, preserved and used options in very good condition.
Each color of the tenth model and VAZ 2111 has a unique code and is distinguished by individual tints.
| Color name | Code | Additionally |
| Defile | 150 | Golden reddish brown metallic. |
| White | 202 | White with a bright sheen. |
| Iceberg | 204 | White 2-ply. |
| Almond | 217 | Beige pink. |
| Pearl | 230 | Milky white metallic with a silvery sheen. |
| star dust | 257 | Beige-lilac metallic. |
| Nefertiti | 270 | Beige with a metallic silver sheen. |
| Crystal | 281 | Metallic yellow with a silvery sheen. |
| golden leaf | 331 | Golden green with a dark metallic sheen. |
| Inca gold | 347 | Green with a dark silvery sheen. |
| Sochi | 360 | Grey-blue-green metallic. |
| Geyser | 423 | Green-blue with a light sheen. |
Niva 2121
The car is completely original, purely VAZ design. The car was born a long time ago, but as they say, in one clean breath. But today, it is the most popular SUV operated in the city and beyond.
The color scheme of the car deserves special attention. Unique colors with their own individual license plate have also found a place here.
| Color name | Code | Additionally |
| Karma | 114 | Purple with a dark tint. |
| Jasper | 140 | Cherry with a dark sheen. |
| Nessie | 368 | Green with a dark tint. |
| Lavender | 675 | Brown with a silver sheen. |
| Extravaganza | 1115 | Red with a bright metallic sheen. |
| Olympia | 1121 | Blue with a bright metallic sheen. |
| Auster | 1158 | Grey-brown metallic. |
| Golden Star | 1901 | Beige gold metallic. |
| snow white | 202 | White with a bright sheen. |
| Atlantic | 440 | Blue with a dark tint. |
Note that not all colors are shown in the tables, but the most “running”, popular ones. In fact, there are much more unique colors of VAZ models with unusual tides.
Paint features
Restoration of paintwork or selection of body parts in body color are common types of body repair for VAZ models. AND good quality painting is the primary guarantee of a beautiful and healthy car.
Carefully, almost scrupulously, the owner who fully understands what it all means pays attention to the condition of the car paint. Here are just a few properties of paintwork, determined by the chemical composition of the paint:
- Curing or the time it takes for the paint to dry;
- A certain color with an individual, unique shade;
- Gloss: its presence or absence;
- Viscosity;
- The temperature to be observed during the drying process;
- adhesion and more.
Drying time is a mandatory period of time required for all the solvent to come out of the paint layer, and the surface to acquire at least some hardness. This indicator is also called the polymerization time. If the paint dries for a long time, then there is nothing wrong with that, only in one case: if the drying is carried out in a well-closed garage, hermetically sealed on all sides (something similar to a drying chamber).
In principle, it is required to provide the above conditions for any paint, but the duration of maintaining the regime may vary. So, if the paint is based on alkyd enamel, its drying time will be much shorter.
Note. However, this has its drawback: rapid drying contributes to the formation of a thin layer of film on the surface, which prevents the complete drying of the composition under it. In other words, such paint is only dry in appearance, and does not have sufficient hardness from the inside.
On the contrary, acrylic enamels (AcE) look much better. They dry, however, longer than alkyd (ALE), but they give the desired hardness.
There is another concept of paint that is used more often in the automotive world. We are talking about the ability of paint to give gloss. It is clear that matte paint will not look very good on a car, although color can be of great importance here, and matte paints are often varnished on top.
Note. For the most part, alkyd enamels have matte properties. Acrylics, on the other hand, have a shiny appearance.
It allows you to maximize the range of colors in the first place chemical composition paints. And often, designers use melamine-alkyd enamels (MALE), which give iridescent colors from different angles, which look very beautiful. But the application of these paints is a rather complicated process and requires knowledge of the specifics, the ability to apply several layers, etc.
In turn, a lot also depends on the viscosity of the paint. So, if the paint does not match this indicator, the paint layer on the car will be cast in large drops, which looks extremely ugly and is a marriage. On the contrary, MALE and ALE have a low viscosity (liquid) and allow you to get the desired look.
A property called adhesion allows the atoms of the paint and metal of the body to firmly adhere. All automotive enamels, be it alkyd, melamine alkyd or acrylic, have almost equal adhesion. Only acrylic has this ability a little more.
Drying temperature is equally important. Thus, it is known that high temperature drying has MALE. IN this case the mark reaches 150 degrees. This severely limits its use in garage conditions, where there is nowhere and nothing to provide such a degree.
Video on how to prepare a body part before painting
Thus, the body colors of VAZ models can be easily selected from the above tables, and then buy the desired part and replace it. If the owner has sufficient experience in painting work, then it will not be difficult for him to paint the faded body element in the desired color. Step-by-step instructions in our articles, photos and videos will only benefit in this case.
Intensity traffic is growing every day. This leads to traffic jams, lack of parking spaces and other troubles. As a result, accidents and micro-damage to cars have become a common and everyday thing. Buying a vehicle future owner little interested in the cost of painting it, but this question is very important. The cost of painting an entire car can be up to half the price of the car itself. vehicle. Therefore, in case of microdamages, such as scratches, chips from rubble, abrasions, etc., it would be a rational solution to paint over the damage itself or full painting damaged part. In addition to the aesthetic role, car painting also plays a protective function, namely, it protects the car body from corrosion. Therefore, it is worth painting the car immediately, otherwise the owner risks incurring much higher costs for restoring his vehicle. But in order to paint damage or individual part vehicle, you need to know the color number of the vehicle. Since at present car paints represented by a huge number of colors and shades, manufacturers have created a standard palette with numbers. Each car brand has its own palette. In most cases, the paint number imported car will differ from the paint number of a domestic car.
Therefore, if you decide to paint over a car scratch yourself, you just need to learn how to determine the color number of its paint.
Attention: when long-term operation and frequent exposure to sunlight, the car can change the shade, so experts often recommend painting not only the scratch itself, but the entire damaged part!
Methods for determining the number of paint
The body paint number of your car can be found in several ways:
Video how to determine the color of a VAZ car:
What is a VIN code, and how can I find out the paint number of a car with it?
VIN code is individual number of your vehicle, which contains data about its specific parameters (manufacturing country, engine type, bodywork, assembly, model number, etc.). The main purpose of assigning a VIN code is to protect against theft. Therefore, in accordance with the rules of the ISO 3779 standard, the VIN code printed on the metal plate must be installed in such a way that it cannot be removed without causing irreparable damage to the vehicle. Thus, the VIN code is present on all vehicles until they are scrapped. Finding the VIN is easy. In most cases, manufacturers mount it in the following places:
Video where to look for the VIN code or car body number:
You can also find out the VIN code from the documents for the car. It is displayed in the vehicle's registration certificate, in its warranty card, in the technical inspection card, in car insurance.
The VIN code consists of seventeen characters (numbers and Latin letters) and is divided into three main sections.
Having found out the VIN code of your car, you can act in several ways in order to determine the color of the car from it:
- Refer to official dealer with a request to determine the tone of the paint. To do this, you will need to provide him with a VIN code and indicate the make of the car. After that, in a fairly short time, you will receive full information about your car and its color number.
Tip: you can contact the dealer directly by coming to the salon, but to save time and effort, it is better to contact him by phone or e-mail.
Thus, it becomes clear that in order to repair a car with subsequent painting, you need to know the exact color of your vehicle and the VIN code will most realistically help. You should not determine the color of the car, as they say "by eye", as this may lead to the fact that you have to re-paint.
Of course, even knowing the exact color that your car originally had does not give a 100% guarantee that the color of the painted part will not differ from the entire body. To make this difference as less noticeable as possible, remember that:
Video: how to determine the color of car paint
