Guest BrainFluid Posted January 11, 2007 As per title really. I'ld like to know when they changed over for old miami blue to new miami blue. My car is J reg '91 phase two so I think its the second miami. I'm trying to source a bonnet but I want to make sure I get the right blue you see... Thanks! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Banjo 1 Posted January 11, 2007 Theres loads of different shades of miami.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Paintguy 0 Posted January 11, 2007 There was a major change from 90 to 91, but as Banjo says, there are still various shades of each. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SaneMan 0 Posted January 11, 2007 There was a major change from 90 to 91, but as Banjo says, there are still various shades of each. Are there also different shades of sorrento? My K reg 1.9 is almost black compared to my 1.9 CTi which looks goodwood green next to it. Will post some pics tomorrow.......... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest BrainFluid Posted January 12, 2007 There was a major change from 90 to 91, but as Banjo says, there are still various shades of each. Hey man. So all these differing shades have different paint codes right? Not just varying shades of the same paint code due to whatever? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Baz 421 Posted January 12, 2007 Are there also different shades of sorrento? My K reg 1.9 is almost black compared to my 1.9 CTiwhich looks goodwood green next to it. Will post some pics tomorrow.......... I may be corrected but i'm not sure that they did Sorrento Cti's, is it not Atlantic blue? (very similar). Had my friend find a touch up stick for my Miami but he came back with about 8 different paint codes, none of which i was expecting! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Paintguy 0 Posted January 12, 2007 Hey man. So all these differing shades have different paint codes right? Not just varying shades of the same paint code due to whatever? Nope, various shades with exactly the same paint code (M0MY) Most decent bodyshops will have a selection of colour chips. These are basically cards with all the various shades on, so they can be matched up to the car. Even these aren't always 100% accurate though, as more often than not they are printed rather than sprayed. Sometimes the only option is to mix a few of the various shades, spray them onto a test card, and try them against the car. If that still doesn't get you a good enough match, then the painter really starts to earn his money and tints the paint by eye until he gets something acceptable. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest BrainFluid Posted January 13, 2007 Nope, various shades with exactly the same paint code (M0MY) Typical Cheers PaintGuy. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
