Paint code problem.

[rsjon]

I need a spray can of Brilliant Red code 308.
Not easy to find but Halfords can mix me a tin....problem is they say there are 3 different Brilliant reds, one for under the bonnet and 2 others which have a different composition and slight colour difference.
If I remember correctly the codes for these 2 paints are 3865 and 3865L. They may be Holts codes as that's the system they use.
Does anybody have any idea how to determine which one I want?
Just touching up a tiny bit of front mudflap damage.
Thanks,
Jon.

[Sanchez]

I've not got good reports about halfords paints.

Try paint4u.com

The paint code may have a 308/? The question mark should be a single digit which is the shade of 308 your car is painted. Ie 308/1

Your local accident repair centre is a better bet that halfords.

[Brianmoooore]

Doesn't really matter what shade it was painted twenty odd years ago. If it's red, it will have faded from the original, and will vary over the surface of the car.

[glenn]

does your car still have the paint code sticker on the nearside turret..?
if it does, the shade will be the digit after the '308/?'

[rsjon]

Many thanks for your input.
There is indeed a digit after the 308, it's 308/3.......I'll see if that helps.
Jon.