What is the correct shade of British Olive Drab Paint, used in 1944 BSA M20 production and that is available in the United States. To my understanding, the U.S. Olive Drab is a bit lighter than the British version. Popular in the U.S. is a product made by TM9, and sold by Midwest Military:
https://www.midwestmilitary.com/research-on-paint-colors-done-by-paul-vien/

So, what is correct for my 1944 BSA M20 and where can I purchase it here in the United States?
Thank you!

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I've no idea where you can get it in USA. But the paint code is BS 298 (British Olive Drab) Ron

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Is the paint dead flat or does it have any luster?

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Flat as a witch's tit if you can achieve it. :smiley:

I buy Polyurethane single pack matt from my local auto paint firm (they are quite used to me now) Then when it's hardened off, and only when it's clean, I give it a wipe over with WD40 which seems to soak in and give a protective sheen for ages. Ron

Latest spray paint job in Khaki Green. Ron

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I am not having any luck finding a vendor. The American Olive Drab that is available is bit too brown for what looks like was used on British vehicles during the war.

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The paint converter shows the nearest US or RAL numbers, but still not good! Show colour range BS381C and then colour BS298 for the alternative colours.
https://www.e-paint.co.uk/Colour_alternatives.asp

Or speak to Cromadex who supply militery vehicle dealers here. http://www.cromadex.com/

Acknowledgment? Ron

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I ordered mine from TCP Global here in the U.S. (a bit expensive though). They had the original British WWII paint chip. From the paint dab on the top of the can, I like it. I will post pictures when I start to spray the M20. Thanks.

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