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MG TD TF 1500 - Aerosol paints

Does anyone have a decent source for custom color spray paint?
I know an exact match isn't likely, but for a fast splash on the odd bits and touching up under the hood, close will be fine.

I've been painting cars for decades but the thought of buying a pint and dragging out the guns... sometimes is too much.

I've got the codes.

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MAndrus

Go to your local automotive paint store. They can make up an aerosol can for you based on the code you have.
Christopher Couper

Mitchell, it would be better to take in a sample color and have them color match it and then give you a formula for future reference. Old color codes don't mean a whole heck of a lot anymore with the paint reformulations that have taken place over the last several decades.

Regards

Bill Chasser jr
TD4834
W. A. Chasser Jr

Gents,
When the cat knocked over a step ladder I needed to touchup a bad scratch. Had a computer color match the the gas tank end plate. When I got home it was not even close. When back and the lady at Automotive Paint Supply brought her tints out to the parking lot and retinted the quart until it was a perfect match. I was happy. Used a Preval sprayer and got a good job. The cat has been forgiven.

Regards,

Jim Haskins 1953 TD
J. M. Haskins

I have my paint supplier do it by eye and he hasn't failed me yet.
W. A. Chasser Jr

NAPA provides this service. The colours are usually coded under the Rover Group listings.
...CR
C.R. Tyrell

I did a human color match my paint. Half is from 1972 and the other half 2013. I dare anyone to pick out the panels :-)
Christopher Couper

Call around and see if any automotive paint stores in your area have a color matching camera. Just had this done for my MGB. Interesting camera that has a foam pad. They press it against the paint and it figures out exactly what the color is.

They can then make up a spray

Here is some info on the system.

http://www.curbappealautobody.com/?page_id=57
Bruce TD4139 Cunha

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