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Hi Chris

I would be very wary of using a different paint type. The odds are that the new paint is two pack, which is likely to look quite different when patched onto old cellulose paintwork. In addition, if the car still has its original paint finish, it is quite likely that the colour will have faded over the years, making the new paint even more obvious.

There are companies that still supply cellulose paint, although I don’t know how you would specifically get Connaught Green, perhaps some would be able to make the colour up for you? However, if you do decide to try the new paint, I would recommend that you trial some on a spare bit of metal first. You can then compare the two finishes.

Bob

Hi Chris

Although I have not personally used ‘Ken & Lyn’ myself, they do advertise in CMM every month. I have just rung them to find out what they can do, and their current advice and costs are as follows:

A straight formula cellulose aerosol in Connaught Green can be produced at at cost of £12 (plus £4 postage). Although the colour will be a correct match to the original Connaught Green formula, they cannot guarantee that it will still match the paint on the car as it is today.

Therefore they strongly advise that you send them a sample of paint from the car, preferably about postcard size, so perhaps a petrol filler cap, door or bonnet hinge. etc. They will then guarantee to produce the colour to match that sample. BUT then the minimum quantity that can be produce is 1 litre. This would cost £30 plus £8 postage. In addition, they can then decant lots of 125ml from this 1 litre into aerosol cans at an extra cost of £5 per aerosol.

Their phone number is 01298 814813, should you wish to discuss it with them any further.

Hope this helps
Bob