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Diamond white pearl paint question..!

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Old Mar 4, 2014 | 06:09 PM
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Does anyone know where I can get the stock diamond white in a gallon? I know it's a 3 step process but I'm looking forward to paint my bottom part the same color as the car. I know the code is 051 or 51 but if anyone has done this or have an idea what's the closest I can get to diamond white pearl it would be appreciated. Thanks all.
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Old Mar 4, 2014 | 07:32 PM
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order from english color and supply
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Old Mar 5, 2014 | 11:55 AM
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yeah since this is a 3-stage pearl there is a base coat and a primary coat. 051 is the primary coat assuming the car is already painted the base coat of 040, if i recall correctly.

most paint shops will have access to databases to determine what is necessary to get the exact factory match. to my experience, white is the hardest color to match. add the fact that it is pearl and it's more of a headache.
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