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Source for Monza Blue Spray in USA?

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James.A

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Hi all. Does anyone know of a source for Monza Blue in spray cans in the USA? I can get touch-ups, but I need to completely paint a new side cover. I can take it to a body shop and color match if I have to, but the real deal (if possible after 32 years) is preferable.

Thanks
Understand that newly applied paint of any color will not perfectly match existing paint that has weathered for many years. Arguably better to have paint mixed to match the color as it currently show. I have a half-pint of Monza blue that was matched to the rear fender of an R75/6. It is a less than perfect match to my R75/5 that is well worn.
 
Monza Blue Paint

There is a Ford color that is so close to Monza Blue that you probably won't be able to tell them apart. It's been years, so I can't recall what Ford called the color, but a visit to an old body shop or Auto Parts store with paint books should get you the color you're looking for.

The last time I perused the shelves at Bob's, they still had a set of OEM spray cans in Monza Blue. Whether the cans will spray is another question.
 
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