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papaya hx		#1 Posted : Wednesday, 28 January 2009 8:15:59 PM(UTC)
Rank: Member Reputation: Groups: Registered Joined: 27/12/2008(UTC) Posts: 139		can anyone please tell me the closest colour match for a 5lt hx engine available over the counter
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Dr Terry		#2 Posted : Wednesday, 28 January 2009 8:39:36 PM(UTC)
Rank: Veteran Reputation: Groups: Moderator, Registered Joined: 1/03/2005(UTC) Posts: 6,114 Thanks: 1 times Was thanked: 219 time(s) in 199 post(s)		Holden HK Rocket red. Available in Power Plus & Motospray brands. Not sure if its sold in VHT brand though. Dr Terry
		If at first you don't succeed, just call it Version 1.0
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Guest		#3 Posted : Wednesday, 28 January 2009 10:16:30 PM(UTC)
Rank: Guest Groups: Guests Joined: 2/09/2015(UTC) Posts: 43,977 Was thanked: 5 time(s) in 5 post(s)		I have been selling for years to my customers the correct Rocket Red colour, mixed up in 500ml Cans made from the Genuine Dulux Formula on the old Dulux Barrel Mixing Machine . Its costs more than the spray packs , but its worth every penny once you have Edited by user Wednesday, 28 January 2009 10:17:38 PM(UTC)  | Reason: Not specified

Dr Terry		#4 Posted : Wednesday, 28 January 2009 10:34:08 PM(UTC)
Rank: Veteran Reputation: Groups: Moderator, Registered Joined: 1/03/2005(UTC) Posts: 6,114 Thanks: 1 times Was thanked: 219 time(s) in 199 post(s)		Hi James. Do you sell the older Holden Special Red or X2 Rocket Red for EH/HD/HR ? Dr Terry
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Guest		#5 Posted : Thursday, 29 January 2009 2:33:01 AM(UTC)
Rank: Guest Groups: Guests Joined: 2/09/2015(UTC) Posts: 43,977 Was thanked: 5 time(s) in 5 post(s)		Hi Terry , I do not really cater for pre 1968 Holdens as a rule , but if enough people want it and will put their hand up i do have the correct paint formulas and tinters to make it up perfectly . Thanks to my father i am lucky enough to also have all t Edited by user Thursday, 29 January 2009 2:47:54 AM(UTC)  | Reason: Not specified

Guest		#6 Posted : Thursday, 29 January 2009 5:21:14 AM(UTC)
Rank: Guest Groups: Guests Joined: 2/09/2015(UTC) Posts: 43,977 Was thanked: 5 time(s) in 5 post(s)		Have you got the code for the gold filter, fan and oil cap on a 186S??? Warren

cannon		#7 Posted : Thursday, 29 January 2009 6:03:08 PM(UTC)
Rank: Member Reputation: Groups: Registered Joined: 18/03/2005(UTC) Posts: 211		How about the silver and charcoal for HQ GTS? I am a dog of a time finding them and someone that can mix them correctly.
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Guest		#8 Posted : Thursday, 29 January 2009 6:14:16 PM(UTC)
Rank: Guest Groups: Guests Joined: 2/09/2015(UTC) Posts: 43,977 Was thanked: 5 time(s) in 5 post(s)		Sorry Warren ,thats one code i cant help you with . As for the HQ GTS wheel , i can mix both colours no problems, as i have the formulas for them . The reason i have not done this is that most people want 2 pac these days , but the formula i would mix fo

Guest		#9 Posted : Friday, 30 January 2009 8:50:50 AM(UTC)
Rank: Guest Groups: Guests Joined: 2/09/2015(UTC) Posts: 43,977 Was thanked: 5 time(s) in 5 post(s)		Hi Guys, I have just purchased a 1974 HJ LS two door and I am trying to find out the original colour as it has been repainted red. Paint code is 36715944 which the previous owner thought was blue? Any assistance would be greatly appreciated. Cheers,

Guest		#10 Posted : Friday, 30 January 2009 9:37:51 AM(UTC)
Rank: Guest Groups: Guests Joined: 2/09/2015(UTC) Posts: 43,977 Was thanked: 5 time(s) in 5 post(s)		15944 is Deauville Blue Metallic

Guest		#11 Posted : Thursday, 5 February 2009 5:56:30 AM(UTC)
Rank: Guest Groups: Guests Joined: 2/09/2015(UTC) Posts: 43,977 Was thanked: 5 time(s) in 5 post(s)		Hi Monaro Look for the silver code for the HR 186s filter and oil cap if not do you know where I can get it or the paint mixed for it Cheers Alan

pont69		#12 Posted : Thursday, 5 February 2009 8:46:10 PM(UTC)
Rank: Member Reputation: Groups: Registered Joined: 16/10/2008(UTC) Posts: 180		i used VHT GM red.. looks perfect IMO. the chemical and heat proof paint.. great stuff :) Cheers, James
		Cheers, James
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Guest		#13 Posted : Friday, 6 February 2009 7:55:31 AM(UTC)
Rank: Guest Groups: Guests Joined: 2/09/2015(UTC) Posts: 43,977 Was thanked: 5 time(s) in 5 post(s)		As long as you are happy Pont69 , that is the main thing. Check my new website for plenty of Monaro parts and more to come . www.monaromuscleparts.com Edited by user Friday, 6 February 2009 6:09:55 PM(UTC)  | Reason: Not specified

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