Exterior Colors of 07,08,and09.

[DAT]

How best do I obtain color examples of our XLRs. Reds are a bit difficult and I've not seen some of the colors. Is that something for which we should set up a project...?...maybe for all years. Any thoughts...?

 

[cubby558]

Posting color chips accurately on a computer is difficult, as every computer will change the color somewhat. If you are looking for the color codes, they are listed in the Tech Center for each year under production, that will give you the color code. You can then go to an automotive paint store and see the color firsthand. If you like, I have a file I created with the color chips on them from '04-'09, but it's not very accurate to true color, I can email if you would like. The '07 and '08 colors do not seem to be accurate in the file, as some colors are missing and other colors are added that were not available however.

How best do I obtain color examples of our XLRs. Reds are a bit difficult and I've not seen some of the colors. Is that something for which we should set up a project...?...maybe for all years. Any thoughts...?

 

[cubby558]

I made the attached, but the colors may not show up 'true to life'. Take it for what it is worth.

Cadillac XLR Paint Codes 2004-2009
Paint			X= Year Available		COLOR
Code	Production Name	Advertising Name	2004	2005	2006	2007	2008	2009	Comments	CHIP
10U	Arctic White	Alpine White					X		(Special Edition)
11U	Goldstream Metallic					X
12U	Dark Brahama Jewel	Black Cherry						X
17U	Blade Silver Metallic	Radiant Silver						X
19U	Luxo Blue	Xenon Blue	X	X	X	X
34U	Red Blue Metallic	Blue Steel		X	X
36U	Golden Quartz Metallic	Liquid Amethyst				X	X
41U	Black	Black Raven	X	X	X	X	X	X
46U	Shale	Satin Nickel	X	X
51U	Gold Mist			X	X
57U	Cyber Gray	Gray Flannel						X
67U	Lt. Tarnished Silver	Light Platinum	X	X	X	X	X
74U	Victory Red	Passion Red				X			(Special Edition)
80U	Monterey Red	Infrared			X	X
82U	Star Black			X				(Special Edition)
85U	Bluestream	Electra Blue					X	X
86U	Magnetic Red	Crimson Pearl Red	X	X
88U	Spiral Gray	Thunder Gray	X
89U	Crystal Claret	Crystal Red Metallic					X	X
95U	Majestic Amethyst	Magnetic Amethyst	X						(Nieman-Marcus S.E.)

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[DAT]

Thanks Cubby--dat2you@aol.com..DAT

Posting color chips accurately on a computer is difficult, as every computer will change the color somewhat. If you are looking for the color codes, they are listed in the Tech Center for each year under production, that will give you the color code. You can then go to an automotive paint store and see the color firsthand. If you like, I have a file I created with the color chips on them from '04-'09, but it's not very accurate to true color, I can email if you would like. The '07 and '08 colors do not seem to be accurate in the file, as some colors are missing and other colors are added that were not available however.
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Thanks Cubby...I will continue your efforts and email additions back to you

 

[lextoy]

zowie. some of those colors are off !!
perhaps we can collect pictures of cars?
a closeup of the hood in bright sunlight?
to display the colors.
the owner can decide what picture best captures the color, bright sunlight , artificial light, etc.
they are the ones who know their colors best and can highlight the colors best look.
everyone submit them to this thread and one person can build a nice pdf or something?

 

[cubby558]

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Posting color chips accurately on a computer is difficult, as every computer will change the color. These are not actual color chips posted. This was from a website showing the paint code and color sample. Read the first sentence again. Same goes for posting of pictures. Seeing them in person is the only way to see the true color.

zowie. some of those colors are off !!
perhaps we can collect pictures of cars?
a closeup of the hood in bright sunlight?
to display the colors.
the owner can decide what picture best captures the color, bright sunlight , artificial light, etc.
they are the ones who know their colors best and can highlight the colors best look.
everyone submit them to this thread and one person can build a nice pdf or something?

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[Rob]

zowie. some of those colors are off !!
perhaps we can collect pictures of cars?
a closeup of the hood in bright sunlight?
to display the colors.
the owner can decide what picture best captures the color, bright sunlight , artificial light, etc.
they are the ones who know their colors best and can highlight the colors best look.
everyone submit them to this thread and one person can build a nice pdf or something?

Check the XLR Registry to see what colors were available in what years:
Cadillac XLR Registry | Cadillac XLR Net

Check the Gallery for real-life photos of all XLRs and XLR-Vs. I've worked hard the last year to try and add high quality photos of all model years in all colors, but some may still be missing. I add to the gallery as I find more pictures:
Cadillac XLR and XLR-V Photos, Pics and Images - Cadillac XLR Net Photo Gallery - Cadillac XLR | XLR-V Photos | Pics

 

[DAT]

Hey Cubby: Congrats on the stormproof cover

Posting color chips accurately on a computer is difficult, as every computer will change the color somewhat. If you are looking for the color codes, they are listed in the Tech Center for each year under production, that will give you the color code. You can then go to an automotive paint store and see the color firsthand. If you like, I have a file I created with the color chips on them from '04-'09, but it's not very accurate to true color, I can email if you would like. The '07 and '08 colors do not seem to be accurate in the file, as some colors are missing and other colors are added that were not available however.

Just added an 09 black cherry platinum. Have used Vette covers but would like to get the GM cover for XLR. Let me know how you like it and how I can procure the stormproof model. Thnx...DAT

 

[DAT]

Hard Work

Check the XLR Registry to see what colors were available in what years:
Cadillac XLR Registry | Cadillac XLR Net

Check the Gallery for real-life photos of all XLRs and XLR-Vs. I've worked hard the last year to try and add high quality photos of all model years in all colors, but some may still be missing. I add to the gallery as I find more pictures:
Cadillac XLR and XLR-V Photos, Pics and Images - Cadillac XLR Net Photo Gallery - Cadillac XLR | XLR-V Photos | Pics

Hard work payin off...The black cherry group was great...resulted in a purchase. Thnx...DAT.

 

[Phrede]

zowie. some of those colors are off !!
perhaps we can collect pictures of cars?
a closeup of the hood in bright sunlight?
to display the colors.
the owner can decide what picture best captures the color, bright sunlight , artificial light, etc.
they are the ones who know their colors best and can highlight the colors best look.
everyone submit them to this thread and one person can build a nice pdf or something?

Did someone say a closeup of the hood?



Sorry, I couldn't resist