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Rob52
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Color code?

Postby Rob52 » Mon Feb 22, 2021 9:27 am

Hello everyone.
My friend is going to paint his 1971 450 Desmo Mk 3 and wants to know if there is a similar car color, or generic color to his original burgundy/dark red?? Any and all tips greatly appreciated.
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Geordie
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Re: Color code?

Postby Geordie » Mon Feb 22, 2021 1:21 pm

If there is an area of original colour it can be copied by auto paint retailers and put into aerosol can by them. They use a portable device placed directly against the paint sample. The person using the device needs experience though.
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ducwiz
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Re: Color code?

Postby ducwiz » Mon Feb 22, 2021 6:55 pm

Ducati used italian "Lechler" paints for their single and twins of that period. According to a list I have, your bike was painted with

Rosso corsa, no. DUC A13 and Grigio perla met., no. DUC A18. In Europe a good supplier can mix the paint according to these codes, maybe also in the US.

cheers Hans
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Rob52
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Re: Color code?

Postby Rob52 » Wed Feb 24, 2021 11:02 am

Thank You for the information. Much appreciated.
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