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[Bobbins]

I'm currently working on two Minis, a 1986 which I'll be painting in cellulose, and also a 1998 ... but what type of paint will have been originally used on the '98 car? Would it be a straight colour or a clear over base system?

I'm thinking it's best to keep to the original type but there may be preferred alternatives now, I'm not doing a full spray though, only the areas that are being repaired. The colour is flame red (COF) if it makes any difference.

Stu.

[Bobbins]

Anyone?

I'd assumed this would be an easy question?!!

[pltudinous]

I thought the late coopers were clear over base

[sonscar]

Rub an inconspicuous area with some wet n dry paper.If it is coloured it is cellulose or 2k solid and if it is clear it is clear over some type of base(probably).Steve..

[Steve220]

I thought the late coopers were clear over base

Depends on the colour.

[myredmini]

If its metallic it will be COB, if at that point they were using COB even the solid colour will be I would think. Most other manufacturers were using COB at that time.

[Bobbins]

Thanks for the answers.

COB gives a really good finish on flame red so I'll plan to go with that :)