This color is compatible with the following Austins:

MODELS: All Models

YEARS: 1968

To determine if Basilica Blue is the correct color, check your vehicle's color code. It should match the paint color code, which is BLBU11.

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Once you've added custom color paint to your cart, you will need clearcoat and (depending on your damage) other non-paint products to complete your repair.

Your Paint Color Profile

BLBU11 - Basilica Blue

The Look

1968 only. Deep. Moody. It's the definitive late-sixties British shade. It belongs on a classic Mini or a Sprite. It doesn't need metallic flakes to grab attention. It relies on pure, saturated depth. It's a serious color for a serious machine.

Technical Details

This is a solid finish. No sparkle. No tricks. The match is usually spot on because you aren't fighting with metal flakes. However, dark solids are unforgiving. They show every micro-scratch and swirl. Before you spray or dab Austin Basilica Blue (check for code BLBU11), shake it hard. Those heavy blue pigments settle fast. If you don't mix it well, the finish will look thin and uneven.

Best Practices

Find your code plate on the firewall or radiator surround in the engine bay. It's a simple metal tag. When applying, keep the container moving. Don't let the paint pool or sag. Work in a cool garage or the shade. Apply thin, light coats. Patience creates that mirror-deep look. Give it plenty of drying time between layers. Always test the color on the included card before you start the repair.

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How to Find Your Austin's Color Code

The paint color code is determined by Austin. If a color code is not available, the alternative reference is the PPG or Dupont (Axalta) paint formula number. In effect, identification uses either an Austin-confirmed color code or, when none exists, the PPG or Dupont (Axalta) paint formula number.

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