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Nov 30, 2009 14:32:54
Chicago Ray

Hello all,
When I bought my MGB new in 1979 it had a baby blue oil filter installed.
I always wished that I would have kept it.
Well, I finally found a NOS one!
I am thinking of painting my new Unipart oil filters to match this color so that I can go back to the original look.
Anyone have any idea what color paint this is?
Can I get this paint in a spray can?
Thanks,
Ray



Nov 30, 2009 14:45:50
DSteiNeuro

Wow, that brings back memories. I remember that pretty blue filter from when I bought my MGB in 1980. It would be cool to match the color.





Nov 30, 2009 14:49:06
bleteaches6

Take it to your local paint shop and they should be able to scan it for you and put that color into a rattle can if you want.

Nov 30, 2009 14:53:58
mowog1

Looks really close to a Ford Blue....as well as the "Blue Flame" Chevy 6-cylinder engines!

Nov 30, 2009 14:57:13
bleteaches6

Hadn't thought of some of the old Ford colors, good idea Rick

Nov 30, 2009 15:10:38
mowog2

Really nice engine compartment Ray......!!!!!!

Drew

Nov 30, 2009 15:23:29
comart45

Super engine compartment!!!!!!! Did you take that picture before you drove off the showroom floor?:drinking:

Nov 30, 2009 15:23:54
mowog1

Quote: "
Really nice engine compartment Ray......!!!!!!

Drew"


Bringing back some memories?!

Nov 30, 2009 16:04:21
BobG

Geez - that engine bay looks better than Kelvin's "30 mile" LE...

Nov 30, 2009 16:45:38
JoeReed

Iris blue? :)

Nov 30, 2009 17:21:40
twigworker

Petty Blue or Carolina Blue ? :-)

Jack

Nov 30, 2009 17:23:02
Bob Agar

Clipper Blue. Krylon has a spray paint called Bonnet Blue that comes pretty close.

Dec 01, 2009 10:35:33
Chicago Ray

Quote: "
Really nice engine compartment Ray......!!!!!!

Drew"


Thanks for the compliments and quick responses!
I will look into the Krylon Bonnet Blue.

Do I need to use a high temp paint?

Dec 01, 2009 10:45:15
Chicago Ray

VHT - ENGINE ENAMEL

Dec 01, 2009 11:26:11
mowog2

Yo Rick.....I thought I was doing good using original white Unipart filters...Ray raised the bar on that one...........

Drew

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