Question

[Bazthemod]

wanting to get rid of rust and get a respray but unsure what colour to get. I suppose i should keep it a blue colour to match the interior but what blue to go for?:clown:

Ideas and suggestions are much appreciated!:cool:

[duncan]

I like the Dark Indi Blue that was available until the facelift, and there was a similar BMW-Rover Dark Blue.

Or for something a bit different, how about Electric Blue? Can't remember a bright blue like that on a classic, although i'm sure i'll be proved wrong :):p

[Smurf]

There are a couple of nice turqoise (is that how you spell it?) blue colours on classic Minis.
One is a kind of matt colour - I think from the oldest models. The other is a nice metallic greeny-blue, from some of the later models.
I'm sorry, my knowledge is very limited, and doesn't stretch to colour names or paint codes! :I

Have fun finding out though! :D

[Duncan Stewart]

Current MG/Rover Trophy blue looks superb on classic Minis. If you want a "genuine" classic Mini blue then Rover Tahiti blue looks great.
It's current Pearlescent Caribbean Blue is very unusual and therefore different so you might want to stick with that (might be cheaper as interior respay not required)

[Bazthemod]

The colour it is just now is little to much on the green side, actually i really don't like green :I:clown::D

I was looking on ebay for inspiration and saw a classic in electric blue ..... AMAZING but think it'l be a tad expensive!! :)

[Bazthemod]

http://i11.ebayimg.com/01/i/03/be/e9/3e_1_b.JPG
http://i21.ebayimg.com/02/i/03/be/8f/85_1_b.JPG

Must Stop Drooling :p:D:cool:

[Burple]

I think you should go for this sort of colour...

http://img79.exs.cx/img79/3215/pict01302hj.jpg;):D:D:D


Hey Vaila.. that's pretty similar to your other ickle baby's colour isn't it? :D

[Smurf]

Yes Ewan - very similar indeed! :D
Orville is actually a Lotus colour - but I don't know the details. (And isn't green - despite the name!)
However, that one is much more shiney.......

[minimadtez]

I love the colour of my baby....but quite girly :)
http://www.mini2.com/gallery/personal/MiniMadTez/57872_thumb.jpg (http://www.mini2.com/gallery/personal/MiniMadTez/57872.jpg)

[davesminis]

If you want an earlier colour you could try pageant blue available around the 1979 era. My 1000 is sprayed in this and I really like it. depends what style you end up going for.

Dave

[bpirie1000]

any decisions yet.. All teh Above are Smart But The Decision is yours....

[Bazthemod]

Well the little buggers about to sting me for a service and the repair of oil seal to the gaer box on the 28th. But, Eventually i think im going for electric blue metallic-ish colour. Basically like the present BMW electric blue but a cheaper version of it hee hee! :D

[Heather]

quote:Originally posted by Smurf
However, that one is much more shiney.......

Oh I dont know...Orville was looking mighty shiny the last time I saw him. (that was until archie took him out to play;))