colour

[philcasino1973]

just in process of stripping/restoring a 1962 li125 s3
have found the original paint underneath the body gaskets.. its a very very pale green! does anyone know the name or codes for this/
regards
phil

[DigDug]

Nile green 8015 according to the LCGB



I had one identical to this picture in the early 70's

[philcasino1973]

another question for you lads......your opinions are welcomed!
would you paint the li125 in its original colour[very pale green] with a contrast side panel etc
or should i go white with a contrast colour panel etc
i am doing this to sell on .....it will be fully rebuilt etc etc
what would be the more saleable?
thanks again
phil

[Daggs]

'DigDug' is (accidentally. i'm sure) misleading you there 'philcasino'
The picture posted shows an Li3 125 in iseo blue 8035 Which is probably the colour you have (it does look greenish)
Nile Green was not used on the 125's only as a second colour on Li150's.

In my opinion, if you are restoring to sell, you would be best off keeping it looking original.

[philcasino1973]

hi
yes i got a sample colour and it was the wrong one ..the paint place have scanned it now off the panel and can match it they say
thanks for reply
will have alook at the 8035 too ... i know its not the grey as got a 2nd hand genuine air scoop and thats a definate grey
pity no one has any pics of colour charts has cant seem to find any
regards
phil

[DigDug]

'DigDug' is (accidentally. i'm sure) misleading you there 'philcasino'
The picture posted shows an Li3 125 in iseo blue 8035 Which is probably the colour you have (it does look greenish)
Nile Green was not used on the 125's only as a second colour on Li150's.

In my opinion, if you are restoring to sell, you would be best off keeping it looking original.

So was Iseo Blue actuly Green?

I've just checked a rather blurred photo and it's definately green and it was definately a 125..

[Daggs]

'DigDug' is (accidentally. i'm sure) misleading you there 'philcasino'
The picture posted shows an Li3 125 in iseo blue 8035 Which is probably the colour you have (it does look greenish)
Nile Green was not used on the 125's only as a second colour on Li150's.

In my opinion, if you are restoring to sell, you would be best off keeping it looking original.

So was Iseo Blue actuly Green?

Well, Innocenti called it iseo Blue. It looks green to me......................

It certainly wasn't Nile green, which is much different. A strong turquoise colour

I've just checked a rather blurred photo and it's definately green and it was definately a 125..

[DigDug]

[mickey]

found this hope it helps.
https://www.google.co.uk/search?q=lambr ... fficial&ci
its in the images section, i found it while looking for the colour for my 63 li 150 which i am restoring.