[Healeys] Carmine Red vs Reno red

[Richard Collins]

Interesting...I guess my personal preference if/when I repaint my car would be the Reno red with the Old English White Coves.
Always a tuff personal decision !

Regards,
Richard of Ky
BN7 440



> On Apr 10, 2015, at 09:54, Chris Scholz <drscholz at visioncenterpc.com> wrote:
> 
> It appears colorado red may have a small amount of orange when compared to the Carmine red which is a bold medium red hue and Reno red is more deep red or maroon. 
> 
> Sent from my iPhone
> Chris Scholz OD
> 
>> On Apr 10, 2015, at 9:33 AM, Richard Collins <gonnagitcha90 at hotmail.com> wrote:
>> 
>> Curious the difference of these reds vs Colorado Red which was original on my BN7 (now old English white w/red seats and black carpets and brown dash and door panel interior)
>> 
>> Regards,
>> Richard of KY
>> BN 7 440
>> 
>> 
>>> On Apr 10, 2015, at 09:22, Chris Scholz <drscholz at visioncenterpc.com> wrote:
>>> 
>>> I am ready to paint my '59 BN4 here in Iowa.   It will be red with english white coves.
>>> 
>>> Having trouble deciding between Carmine Red and Reno Red.   Carmine Red is my first choice and it looks good with the old english white accent.
>>> 
>>> The Reno red is more maroon and goes well with the original dark red leather seats with white piping.  The interior is in great condition and I wasn't planning on changing the interior, except for the carpet.  I will be buying new carpet either from Moss or Heritage.
>>> 
>>> My question is matching the interior and exterior---the carmine red may clash a little with the dark red seats.   Although, I see many Carmine red Healeys with dark red 
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