by George 350 » 06 Jun 2016 09:19
Hi Mike,
Re the original colour, as has been said above, there isn't really a 100% 'correct' colour.
If you want to touch in a scratch or similar, then there are paintshops around that will mix and match to a sample part you take to them. That way it should account for fade.
If you want to go back to as close to original as you can, (providing it hasn't ever been sprayed in the past!) use this route and get the colour matched to say the inside of a side panel, ie where UV light hasn't discoloured it.
If you are doing a respray of the whole bike, then have a look at Ford Radiant Red, or if that is too bright for you, then slightly darker is Ford Rosso Red, while VW Tornado Red is slightly darker still, but all suit the Morini.
For what it's worth, mine is now Radiant red and when I resprayed the tank 3 years ago I stuck with the same colour as to me it looks 'right', but my bike has also worn the other colour's I mentioned during the last 38 years.
No Morini owner would ever criticise you if you choose a colour that YOU like. Thankfully the MRC doesn't include too many rivet counters.
George
George
350 sport 1978, 350 Strada 1978