I have a Brand New unpainted OEM left fender that I need painted for my 96 Polo. So I call the guy I know at the body shop, tell him the paint code is #517 for Polo Green. He says it doesnt work that way, that there could be several different variations of that green from different paint distributors. He tells me he needs a piece of my car
to send to paint distributor so they can properly match the color. Ive never heard of this. He wants me to take my gas door off. I said no way, thats retarded. Whats the purpose of having a paint code number, if I still have to give up a piece of my car to get the right paint match. Can someone clarify this for me, and is this Stooge telling me the truth or what?