Show whole topic
Jun 09, 2014 5:49 pm
Jun 09, 2014 5:49 pm
Subject: Re: 1955 3 litre DHC for sale
A brief reply, "Bristol Red" is listed on the build sheet of my Fangio car, LB290/1/89 as the original colour. But, you have got me thinking, perhaps it was a one off for by the works ?
This car has not been repainted and yes it shows. I have looked under the bonnet hinges, inside the boot, and also the inside of the doors with door cards removed, all the same colour.
Amaranth red - I do agree this is a dark "metallic" pink and with significant age may even look slightly brownish underneath the top layer. Not sure about the "metallic addition", but I think I understand what you mean. My second dhc is also painted this colour.
You mention colour matching, will your paint people be using a colorimeter to match paint fragments or just by eye ? If they do get a good match, several people would be interested in the data, myself included.
A brief reply, "Bristol Red" is listed on the build sheet of my Fangio car, LB290/1/89 as the original colour. But, you have got me thinking, perhaps it was a one off for by the works ?
This car has not been repainted and yes it shows. I have looked under the bonnet hinges, inside the boot, and also the inside of the doors with door cards removed, all the same colour.
Amaranth red - I do agree this is a dark "metallic" pink and with significant age may even look slightly brownish underneath the top layer. Not sure about the "metallic addition", but I think I understand what you mean. My second dhc is also painted this colour.
You mention colour matching, will your paint people be using a colorimeter to match paint fragments or just by eye ? If they do get a good match, several people would be interested in the data, myself included.