Jerry C Shaw wrote:
> Thanks to all who have responded.
>
> In the spirit of attempting to change paint colors from the original and
> still be "original", the questions facing mankind on this important
> issue are, 1) Was there a '74 green color available to consumers that
> resembled BRG, and 2) if not, what colors in TR6's production history
> were suitable representatives of BRG , and finally 3) if there were such
> colors available, are there modern paint codes (base plus clear
> companies and technology) so that one can choose such a paint color
> without having to experiment.
>
> Apparently, the answers are 1) No, (see p. 38 of Piggott) unless you
> like Emerald Green (Kermit The Frog Green), 2) Yes, if you like Laurel,
> TRG (Conifer) , or BRG from production years before and after '74, 3) to
> be determined, if your slected paint system is BASF, R-M, Spies Hecker,
> maybe yes if your selected paint system is ICI, Martin-Senour, DuPont.
>
> Since I can't be BRG "original" anyway, I'm currently looking at the
> paint code for a Special Production 2001 Miata, which was offered in BRG.
>
> Maybe I should forget this whole TR6 thing and find a Miata.
>
> Jerry
>
Paint it Mallard. It's lots nicer. :-)
Don Malling
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