SMART car paint

Car paint manufacturers work with color matching software. Behind this scholarly name is simply a huge information base with thousands of recipes. Often, users wish to order a SMART paint without having the color codes of German cars ; in this case, Smart car color codes. And in such a case, the answer is unfortunately always the same : it is not possible to search for a Smart paint formula without the Smart color code, because there are dozens or even hundreds of references and it is not possible to sort by model. Especially since sometimes the same color can be found on several models and on a scale of several years.

We therefore invite owners of vehicles of this brand to simply look on the vehicle's reference plate for the information that allows access to the identity of the color.
Unlike other fields of application, the automotive field makes this information perfectly accessible (see our next paragraph on locating the code on the vehicle).
In the event that this information is not found, the solution remains to inquire with the dealer in your city who, without a shadow of a doubt, will be able to provide you with precise information, and as a last recourse, it is always possible to go to the Internet, by consulting the many forums specialized in the SMART brand, where a lot of information is shared.

The SMART car color codes

The body parts or if you can call them that, the fairing of a vehicle of this brand are relatively small, which makes it easy to apply, both with a spray gun and with an aerosol.

Many owners are willing to give body paint a try and they're right. With a bit of audacity and above all a lot of seriousness, it is possible to achieve the same level of quality as the work carried out in a professional garage.

This is a very serious statement and we add that a paint booth is not a mandatory requirement for a perfect job.
With your Smart color code, you can order the paint online from a professional seller, who can occasionally direct you to the different steps and draw your attention to the major difficulties you may encounter.

In summary, whether working with a spray gun and a compressor, or simple aerosol cans, the steps are first of all the application of the primer. In the event that the background is damaged, with for example scratches, we then proceed to sanding, followed by painting, then varnish.

The color codes of the Smart brand are paints that are generally opaque or pearly. It can be applied without too much difficulty, provided that the instructions and technical data sheets are followed. In case of dust in the lower layers, it does not matter, since each layer can be sanded fine before being covered by the next layer.

Finally, if we talk about the final varnish, that is to say the transparent and shiny layer which provides the protective but also aesthetic role of the bodywork, it is quite likely that dust and grains of various kinds are found stuck in it: in this case, a quick polishing will perfect the surface condition of your varnish.

In the end, you will have saved a hell of a lot of money, simply by having acquired a few cans of paint.

The history of the manufacturer SMART

When we talk about the foundation and creation of car manufacturers at the end of the 19th century for the precursor brands, and indeed in the case of SMART, we are talking about the end of the 20th century, in 1994, for the birth of the German brand. Originally, it was founded by the Mercedes group.

Do you know what smart means ?
Yes, it's an adjective that means smart, but it was originally a contraction of "Swatch Mercedes ART". The project is originally a concept, and indeed, it is one of the first concept cars ever produced in series. It was the founder of the Swatch watch brand who designed the outline of the mini car in 1982 and his idea very quickly took the name of Swatch mobile.

During the years from 1990 to 2020, the brand enjoyed constant expansion and growing success in all countries of the world.

Today, Smart is a company owned by a consortium of German Mercedes and a Chinese company. Large-scale production in China has been running very well since 2019, and the headquarters are located in China in Ningbo.

Where to find the color code of your SMART car ?

With the help of the photos below, you can easily find this information.

For SMART brand vehicles, the plate mentioning the color code (vinplate) can be found in two different places.
- On the right front door leaf (passenger side).
- On the tailgate

You can take help from the images provided below which illustrates the location. The color code is always composed of three or four characters (letters or numbers), of which here are some examples :

Smart color code / Smart color name

9987 SILBER/COOL SILVER
A50 PURE SILVER
C02L TRIDION SILVER

The color codes follow few rules and can have many types of composition, which sometimes makes it difficult to discern any code with the color code.

The iconic colors of SMART cars

There are great colors from the Smart manufacturer, especially the BRABUS versions, with a transparent pearly orange tri-coat color.

If you want to know what a three-coat paint is, know that it is slightly more complicated and rarer than a classic paint, because it consists of the superposition of several layers of color, mother-of-pearl or clearcoat , the aim of which is to play with the light, in particular with the reflection on the mother-of-pearl and the coloring with transparent shades.

Stardustcolors solvent-based paints show clear advantages over the new hydro paints, which show many defects from aging, detachment or drying.

Once you have acquired your code to order a brand color code paint, all you have to do is order online, it's quick and simple, provided of course you know the color code available on the vehicle perfectly. The cost of producing a painting by a paint manufacturer mainly includes the cost of labour. It will therefore be almost as expensive to order an aerosol as to order half a liter of carefully prepared paint and there is no room for error for the color preparer. It is therefore necessary to count at least 30 € for the minimum packaging.

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