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MG TD TF 1500 - Instrument Cluster Paint

I need help in identifying the color of the instrument cluster panel.

Moss is out of the "Bronze" spray paint.

I read somewhere (in the archives) that an Antique Metallic Bronze should be a close match, but I can't find that either.

Does anyone have recent experience with locating paint for the instrument cluster?

Thanks,
RT
R Thadani

Raj,

The paint I liked (and was talked out of using) is GM 7157 from Plasti-kote. It matched really well with the bits of original paint under the knobs of my instrument panel. The Moss Paint which I ended up using is the 'default' paint now... so many people have used it that they think it is the original color. Personally, I think Moss matched it to a faded original instrument panel, instead of something protected from light. I think you will find it an excellent color. As an aside, I did end up doing my instrument panel twice...

warmly,
dave
Dave Braun

I used the Moss spray paint and at least it does match the hub of my Moss repro steering wheel. I had searched hundreds of samples to try and find a powdercoat that matched, but with no success. The one drawback to the spray enamel, in my opinion, is that it is somewhat soft and I am very carefull with the key and my fingernails!
Steven Tobias

The panel in my TF 1500 is black. The dash is green and so is the upolstery. And it is the original thing.
Mike davis
MW Davis

Thanks for the information Dave. Is the Plasti-kote a spray? And where can I get it?
R Thadani

Plasti-Kote is a brand name of Valspar corp, I think. Google it!

warmly,
dave
Dave Braun

This thread was discussed on 10/06/2009

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