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Posted: May-01-2008 04:02AM
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thanks again everyone......i appriciate all the help!!! 
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| partsguy1 |
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Posted: Apr-29-2008 05:53PM
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Well, Norm. Since you have chosen to show a pic of my mini in your first post ( flattered) I used Sherwin Williams Dimensions Pro D5-8415 00(A) for the Almond Green. Terry Everything goes better with beer.
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| wildturkey |
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Posted: Apr-29-2008 04:37PM
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dj here are the paint codes i used ditzler dbc43058 almond green ditzler dbc8341 snowberry white 2 part base coat / clear coat sprayed over light grey primer
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| dr.agony |
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Posted: Apr-29-2008 04:30PM
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this site mite help you out
http://www.minicolours.co.uk Why change something you got right in the first place?
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| declanm |
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Posted: Apr-29-2008 03:49PM
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rest easy, Dr. Mini. It was not you that I was referencing.
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Posted: Apr-29-2008 02:39PM
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we will def check the color before actually painting the mini......this isn't the first mini i've restored, but my customer was wanting some very specific colors and i figured if i asked on a numerous amount of mini boards i could get a pretty good round about idea.......i will post pics of the mini when completed.... Thanks Again for all the help everyone.... Norm B
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Posted: Apr-29-2008 02:02PM
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Also, FWIW, I don't think declanm's reference was toward me...I have never had an Almond Green car that I have repainted.
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| Dr Mini |
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Posted: Apr-29-2008 01:59PM
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Sometimes even if the person mixing the paint has the correct codes, they make mistakes and put too much of one and not enough of another when adding pigments. As the paint is mixed by humans, it is possible to mis-read something and end up with a slightly off-colour. Even in the best situation, you can't always take 2 cans of paint mixed by the same person and expect the colours to be exactly the same. A test strip is always a good idea.
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| declanm |
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Posted: Apr-29-2008 01:52PM
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djfearious don't make the same mistake I did with my first car painting attempt ever. Make damned sure you have the painter test spray some sample pieces to make sure the color is right. I went to a lot of trouble trying to find the right paint codes for the manufacturer, PPG, whose paint was used. I even enlisted the help form someone well-respected on this site who has an Almond Green/OEW car that looked perfect. In spite of all of that effort, checking and cross-checking, second opinions, etc, It still came out much too blue. Not bad, but definitely not Almond Green. I will never paint a car again without getting some test samples first. Costly lesson, but one which will never be forgotten by me.
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| Dr Mini |
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Posted: Apr-29-2008 01:45PM
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Cumberland Green was a Riley Elf colour. Here is what I have on it. BMC code was GN35. Cumberland Green RM: BM082
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Posted: Apr-29-2008 10:06AM
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did you have the codes for Cumberland Green ..........im sorry i keep asking so many questions....lol
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| Dr Mini |
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Posted: Apr-29-2008 07:10AM
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British Racing Green was not a factory colour for Minis in 66-69. It was used on other BMC cars, and by the Cooper Racing Teams. The BMC code for BRG (63-69), is GN29. The only mfg I have on that one is Ditzler/PPG: 46446
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Posted: Apr-29-2008 06:52AM
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Do you have the color codes for BRG. 66-69 model Ray
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| Dr Mini |
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Posted: Apr-29-2008 06:40AM
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Sure, I've got a pretty good collection of paint codes. The original BMC code for Island Blue is: BU8 The following codes and Mfg are: Island Blue Ditzler/PPG: 12010 RM: BM056 Dupont Lucite: 8181L Dupont Dulux: 82903
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Posted: Apr-29-2008 06:20AM
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alright Dr. Mini....one more for you since you are the man with the anwsers.......do you have the color codes for Island blue
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| Dr Mini |
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Posted: Apr-29-2008 05:24AM
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There is two different versions of OEW for early Minis. Both have BMC code WT3. I don't know what the difference is, but here is the breakdowns on the codes. I have various codes for different mfg, but not necessarily codes for all mfg for each color. Old English White #1 (59-65) Ditzler/PPG: 8177 ICI: 2379 RM: BM149 or 6642 Dupont Dulux: 83445 Old English White #2 (66-68) Glasurit: AST108 RM: BM150 Dupont Lucite: 8207L Dupont Dulux: 97111
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Posted: Apr-29-2008 04:47AM
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thanks Dr mini.....were also looking for the codes for Old English White for the roof...also the codes for the almond....are those the lighter color almond green.......if not do you have the code for Cumberland Green ....i honestly think thats the color we are looking for
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| Dr Mini |
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Posted: Apr-29-2008 03:44AM
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Here is some info that will help you. The original BMC code for Almond Green is: GN37 The following codes and Mfg are: Almond Green Glasurit: AST602 Ditzler/PPG: 43058 RM: BM076 Dupont Lucite: 8195LH Dupont Dulux: 96233H Hope this helps. Let me know if you need some codes for some white.
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Posted: Apr-28-2008 06:55PM
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if you can, please send me the info to my email miniguynorm@yahoo.com that way i can save it in my emails......Thanks Again
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| wildturkey |
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Posted: Apr-28-2008 06:38PM
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OK later
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