I'm looking for paint code 189 for a '90 740. I need enough to spray a front fender, but no one but the Volvo dealer can get it. And they only sell a tiny can for $16! Is there a specific name for the color, other than white that I can use? I'm looking for an aerosol since I'm just doing one fender.

Thanks!

 

I don't know what you mean by a tiny can, but if you google auto paints you will find several companies that guarantee a match to your color code, but the prices might not be better, depending on the size of the can. And then they will try to sell you clearcoat, etc., etc. And even though it is white, there are hundreds of shades, so I think it is a good idea to use your color code and really match things up.

 

worth checking www.paintscratch.Com...they sell small quantities, even in an aerosol if that's what you want. They can work off the paint code.

I have used them for two of my "rare" cars and the paint matched wonderfully.

They guarantee a match...they send a silver card to try...if it doesn't meet your needs they will re-do the batch.


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Have you ever considered trying a "Preval" brand aerosol sprayer? These allow you to to use bodyshop paint in a generic aerosol. The spray pattern isn't up to a nice HVLP gun, but if you don't mind some extra sanding it works well. They are available at home centers AKA Home Depot. I did a whole car with them once!