Paint

[jfs52e]

I have seen a few different paint codes for my 1956 Sandy Beige car and wondered if anybody has actually bought any and knows what the right code is? Also and perhaps easier, where do I actually get the paint from? I'm looking for possibly a spray can and some touch up paint.

Thanks

[LouiseM]

ESM sell it but not sure how good a match it is: http://morrisminorspares.co.uk/shop/adv ... ge&x=8&y=4

[jfs52e]

Thanks Louise. If I get some I'll let you know how good the match is

[OWmoo]

I have 67' 4-door in Sandy-Beige. That'll baffle the experts no doubt but that's its colour and that's how it's staying. Maybe it has had a re-spray during it's life but who cares.

I have Auto paint supplier not far from where I work in Loughborough. I let them have the glove box cover to enable a match and they mixed a half litre. They keep a record of the mix by date so if I need anymore I just ask for BMC Sandy-Beige 23.5.14 (the date it was mixed). They will also supply 500mL spray cans. The only problem here is my colour might not be exactly the same as yours. The company is called Granville supplies. E-mail; lboro@granvillesupplies.co.uk or phone 01509 239355. Granville also have paint centre in Peterborough. Rather than trying to find an existing car colour I'd advise going to a body repair shop.[frame][/frame]

[jfs52e]

Thanks OWmoo. I tried 3 local auto paint suppliers and although they all confirmed the paint code, they said they didn't have any idea of the formula to mix it. I ended up going to ESM as suggested my Louise. I am expecting it next week. As I said earlier, when I get to use it, I will post how good a match it is (for my car!) Oh and yeah, Sandy beige was only used between February and September 1956, so I guess your ,67 must have been resprayed at some time. I like the colour though. The interior for sandy beige is maroon, what colour do you have?