miniman43

Ok i have this 1987 Cherokee Pioneer 2dr and I've owned it about 3 months now and since been trying to figure out the color scheme of it. Either it being factoy, or factory order, dealer ordered, custom done. I don't believe its custom done cause all the jams ect are appropriate colored and I've never seen an XJ in this color combo. it also at one point had the tire carrier and the factory steel wheels at color matching anyone here that has seen or maybe knows the color options really well or even worked with these know if its original or not? I'm in the process ofntrying to restore it to factory and want the correct color combo

Stabsthedrama

I don't know, but I love it. Nice to see some other sexy xj's around here in PA. It has the same scheme as my truck lol.

Just on a few quick searches, it does seem hard to dig up any info about the factory paint schemes. Too much bullcrap fluff about the newer POS cherokee's.

cbs_24

Isn't the paint code part of the vin?

timberwolf

http://www.automotivetouchup.com/paint-codes/jeep.htm

andrewmp6

See if you can get a build sheet for it https://www.cherokeeforum.com/f2/get...-sheet-125813/

drhoward1988

Mines very similar, my color looks a tad bit lighter, maybe because most of my clear coat is gone and its began to fade.

Firestorm500

Looks like factory two-tone to me.

There were plenty of cars around that time period that had two-tone paint available.

drhoward1988

I never put much thought into it. My jams are silver where its dark gray. I couldn't get a build sheet to see if it's on there. I'll look at my paint code tomorrow and see what it says

Firestorm500

Silver was the base color. The gray was painted second.

miniman43

My problem is I can't find the codes anywhere so idk how I'm gonna guess if the base is Olympus white or beige can anyone help?

Firestorm500

Are they not on the data plate, under the hood?

RTorrez1

It should be. Plus it should also be part of the VIN code. Good luck on trying to get a build sheet for it. If I'm not mistaken they only go back to the early to mid 90's. I can't remember which one.
BTW, You paint does look factory. I have seen a few very similar in color as yours.

Firestorm500

If worst comes to worst, an automotive paint supplier can find a non-weathered area like the door jamb/door latch area and use a "gun" that shoots a light beam at the paint. They can then use the results to mix up paint, normally with acceptable to good results.

Reverse engineering, so to speak.