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Old May 29, 2008 | 08:19 AM
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Paint primer color?

Does anyone happen to know what the color is of the paint primer on the 2007's? Found that I took a nasty rock hit on my hood and the ding has a light orange-y look to it. I'm really afraid it might be rust but it looks more like the color of the primer. I don't want to put touch up paint on it if it's really rust.... ETA: I don't know how long it's been there, which is why I'm fearing it could be rust.

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Kathy
 
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Old May 29, 2008 | 05:51 PM
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The R56 does not have primer. It is some type of chemical process before the color coat is applied.
 
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Old May 29, 2008 | 06:40 PM
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Huh...that's interesting! I didn't realize that. Thanks for the reply back on this, Dan. I suspect that it is not rust that I'm seeing but the color makes me paranoid. Maybe I'll head over to a good paint shop and have them tell me what they think.
 
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