![]() ![]() Starting point and check various formulas against each other before you commit I would suggest using these codes only as a Some of the codes may in fact not actually come back with a good Note: Many of the color numbers listed on this page are no longerįormulized. ^ These have not been confirmed but I feel they may be reasonably correct. Comparing this picture to color chips of the day indicate it may more likely be Ash Green. The picture shown is an unrestored sample. Some cars may have had metallic bodies but solid wings and valences. The problem appears to be that it was offered early as a solid color (1949-1950) and then in 1951 as a very light metallic, or almost pearlescent. † There is a fair amount of controversy about Almond (MG) Green and what color it really is. Select the color name for a picture of an actual car in that color. TheĬolor was compared to other cars painted the same color to insure that I had aĪn excellent source for color chips for these colors can be found at the Auto Color Library. Shape in those areas that a color match was done after 25 years of service. I was not only able to do thatīut after the use of a little rubbing compound the paint was in good enough The area that rested against the body bucket. If you have a car that has never been stripped of its' paint you may beĪble to tell what color it was originally by taking off a fender and looking at Sounds crazy, but at least you will like the When you are satisfied with the color choice then you can stripĪll the paint off and start over. Paint and give your car a quick paint job before restoration to make sure you Gallon) of paint mixed first and spray it on a large piece of sheet metalīefore you decide what color you like. This table provides a list of formulas or color equivalents to the (approximately mid/late 1951) used a vinyl like material called Vynide, that more resembled leather and had a noticeable The earlier cars used Rexine which was more like oilcloth, lacking a leather like grain. There are two versions of the imatation leather swatches. The follow are images for the interior softgoods of the MGTD. Sheet metal parts) color matched the body paint color. Note:The exterior piping (cord filled fabric material between This was also available as an orderable option soĪny paint color is original on one of these cars. This practice did notĭelivered with primer only. Were also not documented with their color on an ID plate. There would be large discrepancies between cars of the same color. Suppliers for their finishes, so even during the production of the T-Series Note: Apparently MG did not have strict formulas or consistent System, there may be a large difference between these colors and the actual Nature of each computer display and the limits of the color pallet of your Note: The colors in this table are approximate. ¹ Date information used with permission from Original MG At least one TD in AU had this combination. Not sure what markets this was available in. Grill slats were Almond Green if the interior was green. Some cars may have metallic body and solid wings/valences. Note the MGTF color with the same name does not appear to be the same finish.Ī metallic paint. Color changed to Woodland Green for export cars in 1952. I have seen both metallic and solid and one car had both finishes. Some controversy in the finish of this color. Replaced Almond Green for export cars in 1952. On red and green cars the grill color for tan interiors could be Image to see a sample of this color scheme from an original The radiator grill slats generally matched the The table below shows all the body and interior colors available during Original if you improve the finish of an item so long as you do not change the Note: It is generally not considered a deviation from the This section covers the finishes of the MGTD in type, material, and Matching the exact color is especially important when spot repairing.The Original MGTD Midget - Finishes and Colors Top Even if the color looks close enough, blend it! Remember, you don't want the color of the spot you're repairing to be too light or too dark, and you have a lot of variables to deal with. Always blend the color to achieve a color match. Mix the paint until you get the exact color you need: start with the variations in lightness and darkness and adjust the hue until it matches.Keep in mind that some cars may have two tones and need two or more paint colors. Take the color code to an auto body supply shop or repair shop and order the paint.You can also find your car's color code on the car's identification plate (sometimes called the Service Parts Identification). With this information, you may be able to find your car's color code on the manufacturer's Web sites, but it depends on the age of your car. You'll need the manufacturer's name, the car's model number and the year the car was manufactured. Find the color code for the original paint on your car. ![]()
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