Thread: Hercus Colours

I have today to assist Ken taken an item from my Model A 1967 vintage Hercus Lathe, compared the part to 200 swatches at Bunnings.
The closest match for the Green was Taubman Pesto Green T97-8.
When I returned I compared the lathe colour with this swatch, it closely matches the lathe colour, the stand purchased in 1967 with the lathe is slightly different green., I have the invoice.
Please note the colour swatches are matte and highlights from a semi or full gloss can create changes. Please note the colour looks light but is in fact much darker than you think. Also I brought home all the other close at first swatches and tried them with the lathe colour.
Advice given by the paint guy at Bunnies was he would mix a trial pot, this when done would enable a larger area to be painted in the gloss of choice to compare when dry.
Does someone in Melbourne have a Hercus around the vintage of Kens where he can compare greens near where he lives compare apples with apples.
Have success with your lathes.

Peter