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mbzse

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Manual gear box pale green color spec
« on: October 08, 2018, 12:50:35 »
I am looking at refurbishing my 4-sp gear box.
These boxes are finished in a pale green color from factory. Does anyone have a paint specification for mixing this color?
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Re: Manual gear box pale green color spec
« Reply #1 on: October 08, 2018, 14:43:31 »
Hi,
the colour code is DB 6453, called Mercedes engine and gearbox green.
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Re: Manual gear box pale green color spec
« Reply #2 on: October 08, 2018, 15:57:09 »
Quote from: WRe
the colour code is DB 6453.../...
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Re: Manual gear box pale green color spec
« Reply #3 on: October 08, 2018, 19:55:24 »
I use green etching primer. Pretty close to the original color.
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Re: Manual gear box pale green color spec
« Reply #4 on: October 08, 2018, 20:05:53 »
I also have used the etch primer from Dupli-color it is a very close color match
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Re: Manual gear box pale green color spec
« Reply #5 on: October 09, 2018, 09:01:27 »
I use Ditzler DP40 epoxy primer.  Pretty tough stuff. I also used it under my car.