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MG MGB Technical - Iris Blue Question

In repairing the fender on my 65-B, I need to have the paint mixed which is the 1965 Iris Blue Ditzler #12235. My painter needs the mixing formula, where do I find this or can someone furnish it for me. I am thinking when we painted it 7yrs ago, we used a volkswagen number which is suppose to be the same, at least that is what comes up on his computer when he enters the Ditzler #12235.
Thanks
Steve C.
Steve C

Steve,
The link below may add some extra information but does not give percentages for mixing.

http://www.mgb-stuff.org.uk/

Click on "Spanners"
Then "Body and Fittings"
Then "Paint Colours"

Cheers , Pete.
Peter Thomas

Steve; Have your painter take a panel to a good automotive paint store and they should have a comoputer that will read the color and print out the proper formula.
Sandy
Sandy Sanders

Hi Steve,

In early 1994 (I know it was a long time ago), NAPA had a book (it was big like a wallpaper sample book) that had every paint formula in it. I don't know if they still have this information available.
Bill Barge

i sprayed mine in spies hecker two pack two years ago
i asked for the formula which may be of use to you
this is what it says

mg rover iris blue amended shaded version in custom formula (less red)
hg901 1139.2
hg917 96.7
hg925 57.7
hg919 43.5

ste
Ste Brown

Thanks guys, I will see what my paint guy says. Sandy, there is a paint scanner about 50 miles from me, this may be the best option. I still think when we painted it, that we used the VW paint used in 'I think' the 70's.
Steve C.
Steve C

Sounds about right, the "Marina Blau" color on my 71 bug was pretty close to MG's Iris Blue.

Paul K

This thread was discussed between 29/07/2007 and 03/08/2007

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