Official colour of the metallic grey dash ??

Hi everyone,
I bought a gauge binnacle (original Holdens) and sprayed it in a 1989 Mitsubishi Elite grey metalic, as a can of it was sitting in my cupboard (the things you do...).

Anyway it was close but no match for the dash. :b:

Does anyone happen to know the code (original or aftermarket) to match the colour? It is hard to pick up in a photo but it is annoying and looks shabby being slightly different in colour.


Thanks,
Mark.

 

Yep, I just brought it back to Holden last week to be replaced under warranty although I can't say it is much better! At least the shut line is parallel to the dash but it does not shut tight, so you can actually push it up slightly.

Very dissappointing, considering it is a common problem. My friend's VY Berlina ended up with a flat battery because of the glovebox droop, leaving the light on for several days. He also had it changed under warranty.

 

Yep, that would have been nice if it was available. :b:

When I bought it from the Holden dealer, all they could provide was the black plastic injection moulded finish, without paint.

 

All VY's come with a hands-free compatible stereo, so that the music mutes when calls come in or out, and the car speakers are used for the phone. I bought the kit when I bought the car, although it is worth noting how it was installed - remove the stereo and screw the mounting plate into an inner bracket, so when it is removed there are no holes!

 

Binnacle was $176 from Suttons Motors Chullora.

 

The kit is actually an original Nokia, which is compatible with the Holden stereo unit. Relatively easy to install (I have since replaced it with the Nokia 6210 car kit but looks almost the same).

There is no relevance to the gearbox although it needs to be placed so that you don't knock it every time you select 1st gear.

 

Sorry for the delay.

No, Holden do not need to install it, any phone installer can do it. When I bought the car new, they actually got the kit installed by a contractor installer.

 

No news yet.

I have a number of choices.
1) A got a quote from a paint shop, $50 to paint the binnacle guaranteed same colour.
2) I was thinking of buying a roll of fake carbon fibre to cover the binnacle and the two strips that run down from the binnacle to the centre console
3) I could buy cans of auto paint until I find a good match
4) I could paint the binnacle and the strips together, so that it would not be so noticeable.

What does everyone think?