Hi guys...anyone know how to remove the fuel cap door? I want to bring it to the body shop so they can get a clour sample.
thanks

 

Part No. 11 is separate from the assembly #10. Have you opened the door and checked for attaching points/tabs.

 

body shop should not need a sample unless your car has been repainted a non factory color. All they should need is the color code from the sticker found under the bonnet ... or the color name and they can get the code from any number of places. I even posted a table of color codes a couple of years back and I think it is a sticky someplace . . . (with the code they can get the paint supplier's formula and that tells the computerized mixing system 2 squirts of this and a drop of that and there ya go ... )


what year and color? I'll give you the code . . . or here: http://libraryofmotoring.info/facts/colors

 

The computer mixing system could have 5 variances for the same color code. And to make it worse all 5 could still not be a perfect match. Having a piece from the vehicle allows you to tint the color if the color formula doesn't match.

 

And paint does fade with time and exposure to sunlight. Even well-waxed paint can experience some fading.

Fading does tend to happen unevenly, though, with upper surfaces tending to get more sunlight than side/front/rear. Hopefully the fuel door is still the identical shade as the parts that need the paint.

Is it feasible to just take the whole car to the paint shop?