Formula, Italian or Monza Red

[scottliv]

Hopefully you learned people can give me some advice. I have a Griffith 4.3 and need some paint for the door mirrors. I am unsure about the colour. The code on the engine bay is P420 KV52. I was told it was Formula Red. The book says Rosso Red Flamencorot. Code 1628 839. I have checked the number with a couple of paint suppliers and KV52 is coming up as Italian or Monza Red. But this has the code as P146 KV52. As it is the mirrors I think it would be okay to not be a perfect match but I also want to do the stone chips. As it is a 1992 car I am thinking it is likely to be an S3 colour so P146 KV52. Has anyone had experience of getting a KV52 colour with the prefix being wrong. I understand this is more a manufacturer code. Grateful for your thoughts.

[scottliv]

I had checked for any respray and can’t find any. Checked under door seals, around front light pods etc. I think as has been recommended is to get a match against the car. I live near Portsmouth so I think my best bet will be to go to Autopaints Brighton unless anyone has some recommendations of somewhere closer.

[scottliv]

Thanks for the recommendation. I will have a look hopefully on Friday.