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[Tomf]

I went to halfords and they said that they dont have my paint code registured on there system, so i was wondering if there is anywhere online that you can order it from?

[Matt_20]

What is your paint code?

I got my paint from halfords before, but on the mini it said PMA, but it was also known as BVLC90.

[Tomf]

Dont have the paint code at hand, how did you find out that it was registured under the other code?

[Matt_20]

It was online, ill have a look to see if i can find it again!....

[Matt_20]

Here you go, hope this helps!

http://drcwww.uvt.nl...rd/kleu8889.htm

Matthew

[Tomf]

Just found the paint code which is RWV, i have searched on that site but its not on there :'(

Edited by Tomf, 18 March 2007 - 09:50 PM.

[Matt_20]

Its on page http://drcwww.uvt.nl...aard/kleu90.htm

cant find the alternative code though...

What year is your mini?

Edited by Matt_20, 18 March 2007 - 09:58 PM.

[Matt_20]

I cant fine the alternative code, sorry!

[Tomf]

Thanks for the help matt.

I just searched in google and it came up with a page to minifinity.com and showed a thread that some one had asked before and the same paint code and this is what the thread said.

Minifinity.com


Post subject: Paint Code RWV???
Hi all. I have a G reg racing green cooper lookilikee mini with a paint code of RWV. I can't find reference to this code anywhere else - is this code right or should I be looking elsewhere on the car?

Thanks all.


Post subject: RE: Paint Code RWV???
The paint code will be shown on the VIN plate, is that where you found RWV? That'll be the original colour of the car though, so if's the car's been repainted a different colour that won't be the right paint code.


Post subject: RE: Paint Code RWV???
From what I can find, RWV is BRG. So it should be the right colour, if your unsure just take it to a bodyshop and they should be able find out for you. raelsbrotherjohn


Post subject: RE: Paint Code RWV???
Thanks Adam and Matt,
The code is from the VIN plate in the engine compartment but I couldn't find the RWV code listed anywhere in paint code lists. Adam - where did you get this from?

Post subject: RE: Paint Code RWV???
Sorry can I just correct myself, it's not actually British racing green Rolling Eyes sorry!

I typed in the paint code here and it comes up with...

RWV/89 655 - (NMN) + 617 (HNA) - MINI RACING 1989
RWV/90 617 - (HNA) + 373 (PMA) - 1990

So from that I'm guessing it's a mix of 2 different colours Confused Slightly confused now.

NMN and HNA is a white and a green - HNA and PMA is a black and a green. So they must be 2 different shades of green. They match the age of you car so I suppose its just working out which one it is.

Sorry for the false info I posted in my previous post Embarassed raelsbrotherjohn

Post subject: RE: Paint Code RWV???
Thanks Adam, good work. Mine is BRG and white, registered in March 1990. So, in any event the greens are both the same.

This is really helpful.

Thanks mate.

Post subject: RE: Paint Code RWV???
That code as shown is the one for a two tone car, sounds like you've got a Racing Green LE.... its meant to look like that!

Post subject: RE: Paint Code RWV???
RWV means British Racing Green (HNA) with Diamond White Roof (NMA)

Does any of this mean anything to anyone?

Edited by Tomf, 18 March 2007 - 10:20 PM.

[cooper_shaz]

What you have there is a dual code..


Rover produced alot of their cars with a white roof and different colour body,
They set up dual codes which cover both colours.

I have just looked upi you code and it is made up of

NMN - Diamond white ( i take it the roof is white)

and

HNA - British Racing Green Metallic

So if you go looking for paint for the roof, you want paint code NMN

if you want paint for the body you want HNA

Yes both are available in spray cans for the mini.

Here is British Racing Green I sprayed using cans.. In an average garage with everyday tools to show that it can be done well.

[Tomf]

Thanks for that info

I will go and buy some this weekend and then see how i get on .

Will this paint code be metallic as my mini is metallic BRG and when i search the HNA it just comes up with BRG and not Metallic BRG is this fine or do i have to do something to make it metallic?

[cooper_shaz]

It should be metalic green, just make sure it says metalic on the can, and remember you will need to laquer it too..

take piccies as you go along, always great to look back on..

cheers
Shaz

[Tomf]

yea i will do. I have looked through all of the rattle can threads on here and i think that i should be able to do the trailer now. Ill practice on some other scrap metal first then ill get some pics when i start on the trailer.

Again thanks for the help

[fuzzy_naana]

What if your mini happens to be Ferrari Rosso Red? where is the best place to get paint made up?

[Tomf]

Sorry mine is BRG, i dont really know where its best to get the paint so im just going to get it from halfords.