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Info Wanted: Metal paint samples from manufacturer 1991 & 1992 Has anyone seen this before?
Little bit of Viper history: I drew the original Sneaky Pete (don’t know who coined the name) logo in pen & ink one afternoon when I heard Lutz and company debating the name of the car. For me it always made sense to have some reference to the Cobra. Especially with Shelby involved. I took the...- jcsodano
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- Forum: General Viper Discussion
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Info Wanted: Metal paint samples from manufacturer 1991 & 1992 Has anyone seen this before?
Get UV glass for your case. You have enough to spare a few.- jcsodano
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- Forum: General Viper Discussion
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Info Wanted: Metal paint samples from manufacturer 1991 & 1992 Has anyone seen this before?
Master plaques are meticulously produced in large batches, sometimes several hundred at a time, so as to maintain consistency of color and gloss. The plaques are sprayed by the paint supplier or a third party, from which the supply chain for the vehicle can obtain the master samples. The...- jcsodano
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- Forum: General Viper Discussion
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Info Wanted: Metal paint samples from manufacturer 1991 & 1992 Has anyone seen this before?
Paint master plaques for distribution to suppliers etc for paint matching. It is common to produce these as necessary to verify paint color and gloss consistency. Since painted parts may come from different suppliers, it ensures the assembled vehicle will exhibit harmony from part to part.- jcsodano
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- Forum: General Viper Discussion
