Colour - Correct details

[SimonDixon]

I am about to remove my petrol tank to check and replace rubber connections

Good opportunity to respray

I would appreciate any advice where to obtain the correct colour codes for the tank so I can have the paint mixed

Thanks
Simon

[Fishcop]

What model car Simon? The early cars are satin black (as is the rest of the trunk area). Later cars (71??) moved to a dusting of body colour and a grey 'schutz' layer on the tank. The schutz is a Wurth product but it's changed in composition since the early 70s and turns a little beige over time.

There are few threads I've read on this in the Early S Registry and the consensus is that there isn't a definite code for the grey... Some people use grey paint to freshen up the tank. I used Upol Gravitex in grey which to my eye comes up very similar in texture and colour to the Wurth grey.

[e72phil]

We just used the Wurth grey product and the tanks look great finished.

[SimonDixon]

Thanks

Thanks for the replies. I have a 1968T matt black it will be