Unusual colour? Rhodes Blue?

[Nathan1305]

Hey guys I've just had a look for the paint code for my car and found it to be KMP, which I google searched and it said something about Rhodes Blue.

Is this an unusual colour?

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[Mattcheese31]

not particularly . . . . just not very popular

[Nathan1305]

not particularly . . . . just not very popular

Haha fair enough, I like it to be honest. Has a really nice dark tinge to it. I'm after a phase 3 rear bumper but I don't know if I can get it in this colour

[Mattcheese31]

not particularly . . . . just not very popular

Haha fair enough, I like it to be honest. Has a really nice dark tinge to it. I'm after a phase 3 rear bumper but I don't know if I can get it in this colour

yeah you should do mate, what's up with yours, damaged? . .

[Nathan1305]

not particularly . . . . just not very popular

Haha fair enough, I like it to be honest. Has a really nice dark tinge to it. I'm after a phase 3 rear bumper but I don't know if I can get it in this colour

yeah you should do mate, what's up with yours, damaged? . .

Yeah it has a rip in it, does the phase 3 also have the exhaust cut out? Because mine doesn't have the cut out as it's phase 2

[Mattcheese31]

Haha fair enough, I like it to be honest. Has a really nice dark tinge to it. I'm after a phase 3 rear bumper but I don't know if I can get it in this colour

yeah you should do mate, what's up with yours, damaged? . .

Yeah it has a rip in it, does the phase 3 also have the exhaust cut out? Because mine doesn't have the cut out as it's phase 2

it's not a phase related thing the bumper cutout, it's spec related, the sportier models get the cutout, gti6, xsi, xs, Dturbo . . .

[Nathan1305]

yeah you should do mate, what's up with yours, damaged? . .

Yeah it has a rip in it, does the phase 3 also have the exhaust cut out? Because mine doesn't have the cut out as it's phase 2

it's not a phase related thing the bumper cutout, it's spec related, the sportier models get the cutout, gti6, xsi, xs, Dturbo . . .

Ah okay I'll look out for one then as I want a different exhaust just not sure what to do. As in to just get the rear pipe or get a new system with a GTI6 manifold

[Mattcheese31]

Yeah it has a rip in it, does the phase 3 also have the exhaust cut out? Because mine doesn't have the cut out as it's phase 2

it's not a phase related thing the bumper cutout, it's spec related, the sportier models get the cutout, gti6, xsi, xs, Dturbo . . .

Ah okay I'll look out for one then as I want a different exhaust just not sure what to do. As in to just get the rear pipe or get a new system with a GTI6 manifold

pretty sure you can't put the gti6 manifold on a 1.4 engine mate . . .

[Nathan1305]

it's not a phase related thing the bumper cutout, it's spec related, the sportier models get the cutout, gti6, xsi, xs, Dturbo . . .

Ah okay I'll look out for one then as I want a different exhaust just not sure what to do. As in to just get the rear pipe or get a new system with a GTI6 manifold

pretty sure you can't put the gti6 manifold on a 1.4 engine mate . . .

Oh right, I'll have to find a nice system for it then haha

[kentiiboii]

Iirc Rhodes blue is just what they call the China blue 406, I'm sure they're the same.

[Nathan1305]

Iirc Rhodes blue is just what they call the China blue 406, I'm sure they're the same.

Awesome! So I could get away with buying china blue bumpers and so on? Because I can't find Rhodes blue bumpers

[Toms306]

yeah you should do mate, what's up with yours, damaged? . .

Yeah it has a rip in it, does the phase 3 also have the exhaust cut out? Because mine doesn't have the cut out as it's phase 2

it's not a phase related thing the bumper cutout, it's spec related, the sportier models get the cutout, gti6, xsi, xs, Dturbo . . .

All the phase 3s have the bumper cutout. But you're right for ph1 and 2.

Iirc Rhodes blue is just what they call the China blue 406, I'm sure they're the same.

Not quite, Rhodes is just metallic, China is Pearlescent. I've only seen Rhodes on a phase 2 but that's not to say there aren't any in ph3.

[kentiiboii]

I'm not 100% sure, but I remember looking and seeing they was listed together but different car.

[Nathan1305]

I'm not 100% sure, but I remember looking and seeing they was listed together but different car.

Ah right, I may just have to wait for Rhodes blue bumpers to show up for sale sometime

[kentiiboii]

Yeah I'm wrong must be getting mixed up with another colour. But I know Rhodes blue rang a bell.

[Nathan1305]

Yeah I'm wrong must be getting mixed up with another colour. But I know Rhodes blue rang a bell.

So Rhodes blue and china blue are vastly different?

[Toms306]

Noooo... They're the same colour. BUT Rhodes is just metallic, whereas China is pearlescent and has a sort of purple flec to it, very noticeable in the sun.

[Nathan1305]

Noooo... They're the same colour. BUT Rhodes is just metallic, whereas China is pearlescent and has a sort of purple flec to it, very noticeable in the sun.

Ah okay I'll keep an eye out for china blue if I can't find Rhodes blue

[kentiiboii]

Noooo... They're the same colour. BUT Rhodes is just metallic, whereas China is pearlescent and has a sort of purple flec to it, very noticeable in the sun.

Wow so I was almost right that's a first

[Toms306]

I'm not sure how noticeable it would be putting china bumpers on with the different paint finish. A door or flat panel would be noticeable but I reckon you'd get away with a bumper...

This is China, for reference.

Noooo... They're the same colour. BUT Rhodes is just metallic, whereas China is pearlescent and has a sort of purple flec to it, very noticeable in the sun.

Wow so I was almost right that's a first

Lol, close enough! You might be thinking of Delft, I believe Delft and Rhodes are exactly the same paint code, but not 100% sure on that.

[Nathan1305]

I'm not sure how noticeable it would be putting china bumpers on with the different paint finish. A door or flat panel would be noticeable but I reckon you'd get away with a bumper...

This is China, for reference.

Noooo... They're the same colour. BUT Rhodes is just metallic, whereas China is pearlescent and has a sort of purple flec to it, very noticeable in the sun.

Wow so I was almost right that's a first

Lol, close enough! You might be thinking of Delft, I believe Delft and Rhodes are exactly the same paint code, but not 100% sure on that.

That looks a hell of a lot like mine to be honest

[kentiiboii]

Gosh! I love China! But can't believe how much I'm starting to like diablo!

[Aaron _d95]

yeah you should do mate, what's up with yours, damaged? . .

Yeah it has a rip in it, does the phase 3 also have the exhaust cut out? Because mine doesn't have the cut out as it's phase 2

it's not a phase related thing the bumper cutout, it's spec related, the sportier models get the cutout, gti6, xsi, xs, Dturbo . . .

My phase 2 dturbo full colour code bumper doesn't have the cut out. I was told the phase 1 and 3 only came with the cut out bumpers.

[Nathan1305]

Yeah it has a rip in it, does the phase 3 also have the exhaust cut out? Because mine doesn't have the cut out as it's phase 2

it's not a phase related thing the bumper cutout, it's spec related, the sportier models get the cutout, gti6, xsi, xs, Dturbo . . .

My phase 2 dturbo full colour code bumper doesn't have the cut out. I was told the phase 1 and 3 only came with the cut out bumpers.

Yeah I have full colour coded bumpers without the cut out and they are phase 2, I kinda want the cut out so I can have an exhaust that is poking out rather than hidden

[Mark]

I’ve got Rhodes Blue (KMP) too; I think it’s a nice colour. I would say it’s quite a rare colour - 18 months ago the front end of mine was damaged so I had to look for Rhodes Blue panels and I can say in my experience it is very difficult! In fact my car still has mismatched panel colours now as even when I’ve found the correct colour replacements they are in poor condition (I managed to get a bonnet, bumper and grill but had to travel quite a long way and I decided not to fit the bumper as it’s not in great condition). As far as I can tell, the colour was only on phase 2 models on an S or T plate and Meridian models….I am yet to find a phase 3 Rhodes Blue. China Blue is noticeably different when I had a China grill and Rhodes bonnet (and Nile bumper :p )

So yeah, what I’m saying is if you want a replacement, don’t be tempted to get China and don’t expect to find one rapidly unless you’re lucky!

[Nathan1305]

I’ve got Rhodes Blue (KMP) too; I think it’s a nice colour. I would say it’s quite a rare colour - 18 months ago the front end of mine was damaged so I had to look for Rhodes Blue panels and I can say in my experience it is very difficult! In fact my car still has mismatched panel colours now as even when I’ve found the correct colour replacements they are in poor condition (I managed to get a bonnet, bumper and grill but had to travel quite a long way and I decided not to fit the bumper as it’s not in great condition). As far as I can tell, the colour was only on phase 2 models on an S or T plate and Meridian models….I am yet to find a phase 3 Rhodes Blue. China Blue is noticeably different when I had a China grill and Rhodes bonnet (and Nile bumper :p )

So yeah, what I’m saying is if you want a replacement, don’t be tempted to get China and don’t expect to find one rapidly unless you’re lucky!

I did a college course in spraying so if I have to I could just get a bumper I like and respray it with a colour match. That may be my best option

[Aaron _d95]

I’ve got Rhodes Blue (KMP) too; I think it’s a nice colour. I would say it’s quite a rare colour - 18 months ago the front end of mine was damaged so I had to look for Rhodes Blue panels and I can say in my experience it is very difficult! In fact my car still has mismatched panel colours now as even when I’ve found the correct colour replacements they are in poor condition (I managed to get a bonnet, bumper and grill but had to travel quite a long way and I decided not to fit the bumper as it’s not in great condition). As far as I can tell, the colour was only on phase 2 models on an S or T plate and Meridian models….I am yet to find a phase 3 Rhodes Blue. China Blue is noticeably different when I had a China grill and Rhodes bonnet (and Nile bumper :p )

So yeah, what I’m saying is if you want a replacement, don’t be tempted to get China and don’t expect to find one rapidly unless you’re lucky!

I did a college course in spraying so if I have to I could just get a bumper I like and respray it with a colour match. That may be my best option

I would say that's your best bet. Yeah I want a cut out bumper for mine to put a nice rolled tip exhaust on or something. Instead on the standard downward facing back box

[Nathan1305]

I’ve got Rhodes Blue (KMP) too; I think it’s a nice colour. I would say it’s quite a rare colour - 18 months ago the front end of mine was damaged so I had to look for Rhodes Blue panels and I can say in my experience it is very difficult! In fact my car still has mismatched panel colours now as even when I’ve found the correct colour replacements they are in poor condition (I managed to get a bonnet, bumper and grill but had to travel quite a long way and I decided not to fit the bumper as it’s not in great condition). As far as I can tell, the colour was only on phase 2 models on an S or T plate and Meridian models….I am yet to find a phase 3 Rhodes Blue. China Blue is noticeably different when I had a China grill and Rhodes bonnet (and Nile bumper :p )

So yeah, what I’m saying is if you want a replacement, don’t be tempted to get China and don’t expect to find one rapidly unless you’re lucky!

I did a college course in spraying so if I have to I could just get a bumper I like and respray it with a colour match. That may be my best option

I would say that's your best bet. Yeah I want a cut out bumper for mine to put a nice rolled tip exhaust on or something. Instead on the standard downward facing back box

Yeah that's what I want, I hate the downward pipe. Just need to find out what a good back box is

[Aaron _d95]

I have a dturbo so one up side to the downward back box it the soot blows down and sticks to the road instead of covering the back of the car.

[Nathan1305]

I have a dturbo so one up side to the downward back box it the soot blows down and sticks to the road instead of covering the back of the car.

Fair enough I feel left out having a petrol haha. Everyone seems to have diesels