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computerworks

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For restoration purposes, was the diff in the 65-66 Jag a reddish color?
If so, would anyone have the correct paint and/or codes for this?
 
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For restoration purposes, was the diff in the 65-66 Jag a reddish color?
If so, would anyone have the correct paint and/or codes for this?

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Computerworks, here is a picture of an original Jag Diff. I don't know the code for this, but it might help you pick a color that is close. The next picture is of my own IRS. AS you can see I chose a brighter shade of orange just because I liked it. It is just GM (Chevy) orange engine paint. I just liked it better than the duller paint. I'm not trying for concours, just want to be close and to look good.

Original IRS color:
114223-OrangeDif.jpg



My IRS

IRS3s_Dec04.jpg


Hope this helps.
Basil
 
Interestingly enough the differential in my 24,000mi original, unrestored XK120 roadster has a color exactly like the one in the picture above of an original e-type rear-end. That is deffinitely the correct color.

GregJ
 
Basil & GregJ,

Thanks for the reply.

The color, as you displayed, looks right.

In speaking with some restorers, I was referred to a Red Enamel paint by Glyptal as being the 'right stuff'.

p423.jpg


Not only colored correctly (almost :smile: ), but it acts as a sealer for the aluminum casting to prevent any "weeping".

Eastwood, among others, carries it as brush-on or rattle-can.

I will be trying it out.

Thanks again
ron
 
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