Carmine Colour

[Giles]

I know this is a bit of a long shot - but does anyone happen to know if Vauxhall Carmine Red is very similar to ours?

The reason I ask is that my car was resprayed before I got it. The colour is very similar and you would not know it was not right but it is a very slightly different shade under the bonnet (original). I suppose mine is slightly more brown tint rather than the original that is a little more purple but it is very close. Even with the bonnet up you do not really notice, it is that close but obviously I cannot get touch up to match, what I have got is a perfect match for under the bonnet! I know it could just be the mix of the paint but I just wonderd if the guy got the body shop to paint it Carmine and that was the only Carmine available.

[dasadrew]

The "ingredients" (mixing formula) for Triumph Carmine Red 82 and Opel/Vauxhall Carmine Red 9ND are VERY different!

[Giles]

thanks Drew - it was just a thought, as i say they are very close so I assume it was just the mix of the paint when it was resprayed then

[tjk]

Hi
I have used it on my stag when I was making up backets for new header tank. Its a bit more red in colour, you could not use it on the body alright but for out of the way places it is ok

TJK