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83renault1

7E056
AUGUST, 1983
L42-M42
PAINT AND TRIM Attention: Workshop, Parts Department

PAINT INTERMIX FORMULAS

Information

As part of the 1983 phase-out/1984 phase-in program, four new 1984 exterior paint colors have been introduced on 1983 L42-M42 models.

The Renault paint codes and the Ditzler-Dupont code numbers and intermix formulas are provided in the following charts.
Dark Evergreen - 1984 Paint Code: 4H
Ditzler DDL 3627

Mixing Code 1 Quart Setting

DMA 328 76
DMA 358 174
DMA 384 550
DMA 309 932
DMA 310 1010
Dupont B8455L

Mixing 1 Quart Setting

451 L 20.0
491 L 41.5
406 L 208.5
443 L 422.5
465 L 898.0
Honey Clearcoat - 1984 Paint Code: 4J

Ditzler DDL 3628

Mixing Code 1 Quart Setting

DMA 325 120
DMA 314 260
DMA 383 596
DMA 384 954
DMA 310 1008
Clearcoat with DCA 468
Dupont B8456L

Mixing Code 1 Quart Setting

443 L 2.0
491 L 9.5
456 L 36.5
447 L 127.0
455 L 261.5
494 L 400.0
475 L 889.0
Clearcoat with 380S

Bright Blue Clearcoat - 1984 Paint Code: 4L

Ditzler DDL 3630

Mixing Code 1 Quart Setting

Presently available in factory package only Clearcoat with DCA 468
Dupont B8458L

Mixing Code 1 Quart Setting

Presently available in factory package only Clearcoat with 380S
Diamond Blue Clearcoat - 1984 Paint Code: 4P

Ditzler DDL 3689
Mixing Code 1 Quart Setting
DMA 357 8
DMA 375 28
DMA 373 204
DMA 325 468
DMA 310 1028
Clearcoat with DCA 468

Dupont B8460L
Mixing Code 1 Quart Setting

414 L 10
440 L 34.5
401 L 61.5
422 L 107
494 L 230
447 L 520.5
475 L 890
Clearcoat with 380S
Carry-over Colors

Paint Code Name M.R. 241 Reference

9B Olympic White I.S. Note 1
2D Deep Night Blue I.S. Note 1
3A Almond Beige I.S. Note 1
3B Sebring Red I.S. Note 1
3C Garnet Red Metallic I.S. Note 1
3D Sterling Metallic I.S. Note 1
*3H Diamond Blue I.S. Note 1
*3J Jade Mist I.S. Note 1
*3K Cinnamon Metallic I.S. Note 1
*3L Amber Glow Metallic I.S. Note 1
4M Charcoal Metallic I.S. Note 4E
71 R 76 Quick Silver Metallic I.S. Note 1
(for wheels)

*Phase-out Color


Filing Instructions

Record this I.S. Note in the grid on page T-3 and file at the back binder supplied with your M.R. 241 Manual.