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aharper33 · 07-14-2016, 08:01 AM

I know this is probably a dumb question but I am currently redoing all of the paint on my truck and want to change the color. Im assuming that the registration will have to be changed to match the new color? Has anyone had any problems with this in the past or is there anything that I should be aware of before I proceed. Thanks for any help.

RandyP · 07-14-2016, 08:31 AM

Our state registration paperwork has just about the same information that the title has, no mention of colors. So, no.

Keith Seymore · 07-14-2016, 11:03 AM

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Originally Posted by RandyP

Our state registration paperwork has just about the same information that the title has, no mention of colors. So, no.

Here, too.

No color information on a Michigan registration.

K

aharper33 · 07-15-2016, 07:54 AM

Thanks guys I guess Ill have to double check what the title and registration show on it. I guess I just assumed it was one of the things that was on there.

andrewmp6 · 07-16-2016, 10:57 AM

I have done it many times and never had a problem with out of any cops.

Rollin86 · 07-16-2016, 03:49 PM

In New York they will bust your chops, my truck was originally blue and now white, had to change that when I bought it. Once I paint it again OD Green, I will have to change it at the dmv so no headaches with the law.

Chrispbrown36 · 07-16-2016, 11:33 PM

That is insane....I have never heard of a state that is picky on the color. I lived in Illinois, where they look for any and all reasons to ticket you and make a buck off of you and they didn't care. As long as the numbers match why would it matter?

Rollin86 · 07-17-2016, 08:29 AM

Even if you wrap your car a different color and yes it could peel off, I've seen people get a ticket! Some cops just play it by the book and want to write!

**mongocanfly** · 07-17-2016, 10:29 AM

Alabama will get you on color changes..I had a original red blazer that I turned green..went thru a license check with it..I didn't get a ticket but they made a big deal about it.

RandyP · 07-17-2016, 02:13 PM

I'd have every panel a different color just to jack with them. That's government stupidity right there.

aharper33 · 07-18-2016, 08:13 AM

I looked at my registration and it does have a color on it. I haven't really found anyone here in Wyoming that has had a problem with the cops because of changing the color. We don't have vehicle inspections here so I might just go in and ask at the licence place and see what they say.

07-14-2016, 08:01 AM	#1
aharper33 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Laramie, WY Posts: 46	changing paint color I know this is probably a dumb question but I am currently redoing all of the paint on my truck and want to change the color. Im assuming that the registration will have to be changed to match the new color? Has anyone had any problems with this in the past or is there anything that I should be aware of before I proceed. Thanks for any help.

07-14-2016, 08:31 AM	#2
RandyP Getting Old; Going Broke Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Owasso OK Posts: 2,764	Re: changing paint color Our state registration paperwork has just about the same information that the title has, no mention of colors. So, no. __________________ *Why is every used 350 sbc out of a corvette?* There's only two things that excite a man, expensive toys and real expensive toys. *VEGETARIAN: That's an old Indian word meaning "I don't hunt so good."* When the going gets tough, switch to power tools.

07-15-2016, 07:54 AM	#4
aharper33 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Laramie, WY Posts: 46	Re: changing paint color Thanks guys I guess Ill have to double check what the title and registration show on it. I guess I just assumed it was one of the things that was on there.

07-16-2016, 10:57 AM	#5
andrewmp6 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Louisville,Ky Posts: 5,811	Re: changing paint color I have done it many times and never had a problem with out of any cops.

07-16-2016, 03:49 PM	#6
Rollin86 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Long Island New York Posts: 36	Re: changing paint color In New York they will bust your chops, my truck was originally blue and now white, had to change that when I bought it. Once I paint it again OD Green, I will have to change it at the dmv so no headaches with the law.

07-16-2016, 11:33 PM	#7
Chrispbrown36 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Cunningham, KY Posts: 351	Re: changing paint color That is insane....I have never heard of a state that is picky on the color. I lived in Illinois, where they look for any and all reasons to ticket you and make a buck off of you and they didn't care. As long as the numbers match why would it matter?

07-17-2016, 08:29 AM	#8
Rollin86 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Long Island New York Posts: 36	Re: changing paint color Even if you wrap your car a different color and yes it could peel off, I've seen people get a ticket! Some cops just play it by the book and want to write!

07-17-2016, 10:29 AM	#9
mongocanfly Post Whore Join Date: May 2015 Location: Alabama Posts: 14,606	Re: changing paint color Alabama will get you on color changes..I had a original red blazer that I turned green..went thru a license check with it..I didn't get a ticket but they made a big deal about it.

07-17-2016, 02:13 PM	#10
RandyP Getting Old; Going Broke Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Owasso OK Posts: 2,764	Re: changing paint color I'd have every panel a different color just to jack with them. That's government stupidity right there. __________________ *Why is every used 350 sbc out of a corvette?* There's only two things that excite a man, expensive toys and real expensive toys. *VEGETARIAN: That's an old Indian word meaning "I don't hunt so good."* When the going gets tough, switch to power tools.

07-18-2016, 08:13 AM	#11
aharper33 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Laramie, WY Posts: 46	Re: changing paint color I looked at my registration and it does have a color on it. I haven't really found anyone here in Wyoming that has had a problem with the cops because of changing the color. We don't have vehicle inspections here so I might just go in and ask at the licence place and see what they say.



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