I had need for a bit of investigation of the color (proper spelling) Autumn
Red for a 1952 MG YB Restoration I am undertaking. Following is the results
of that investigation:
Notes on the Martin-Senour formula for Autumn Red. (Martin-Senour is a
branch of Sherwin-Williams, as is Acme). The formula is for a basecoat
component os a basecoat/clearcoat system. The color number is RD6 and the
paint number is 99P-20216. It is made from four basic mixing colors
(actually 3 colors and a mix drier). This is the formula for making one
gallon:
Color Weight (after adding) Amount added
9801 Black 62.1g 62.1g
9806 D. Orange 372.0 310g
9835 Drier 552.0 180g
9816 T. Maroon 3656.0 3104g
I also have the formula for the Autumn Red in M-S's Synthol (Acrylic
Enamel): 90N-20216
Color Weight (after adding) Amount added
9038 Orange 80.0g 80.0g
9000 Drier 260.0 180g
9020 T. Maroon 3448.0 3188g
I know not what the "T" stands for in T. Maroon, but it is one of the most
expensive colors.
Above thanks to Bud Krueger :-)
Now, I do not know what all of this means, but I gave it to my painter who
has just recently began painting the various bits of the YB and it looks
great and matches all of the samples I have been able to locate of the
Autumn Red used on the 1952 YB.
Floyd Inman
'53 TD
'52 YB (actually belongs to Queen Kathy)
----- Original Message -----
From: "lbprince" <lbprince@email.msn.com>
To: <mg-t@autox.team.net>
Sent: Monday, August 14, 2000 5:12 PM
Subject: Paint Color
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> Page 27 of the TSO, June 1996, indicates that the only red offered for the
> TF was Autumn Red. Page 25 shows PPG paint code 50930 for Autumn Red.
MG
> Red (PPG code 71993) is not shown as a choice for the TF.
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> The July 1, 1993 publication of the "T Type Restoration Handbook" seems
to
> contradict the above. Page 64 of the Handbook shows MG Red as the only
red
> offered for the TF. Ditzler 71993 is shown as the corresponding paint
code.
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> Which is correct? Was the TF offered in MG Red, Autumn Red or both?
>
> Many thanks,
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> Ben
> 54 TF 1500
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