Robert,
Here is a message I saved from a while ago. Hopefully Bob Lang does not
mind me posting it here now...
A couple of other sources of paint info are:
http://www.team.net/sol/tech/paintcod.html
http://www.vtr.org/maintain/paint-guide-tr6.html
The first site lists the specs on the wheel paint. (Since my wheels
don't need paint I don't know if the codes are correct). Also, Eastwood
has a paint they list as the correct silver for wheels on British cars.
Don't have the catalog on me so I can't give any more details.
Good luck,
Peter Zaborski
76 TR6 (CF58310 UO)
Calgary AB Canada
Now here is Bob's message (from 96-08-08):
Valve Cover silver (Ford Argent or Duplicolor T129)
Engine Block gloss black
Intake manifold silver (I used aluminum high temp paint)
Air Cleaner silver (see valve-cover)
Brake Booster semi-gloss black
Body number plate there are two, one is body colored, the other is
unpainted aluminium
Radiator semi-gloss or flat black (real thin coat!!!)
Radiator stays gloss black
Frame (everywhere) gloss black
Wiper Motor grey Hammerite!!!
Oil Filter Cover lightish blue with AC brand sticker
Note: contrary to common opinion, the original wheel paint is not
silver!
It is a couple of shades darker than argent. It is not grey, per se, but
it is not silver. If anyone needs to see the original color, talk to me,
I have an original spare on an unpainted original rim. The spare is a
Goodyear G800 red-line, not that optional Michelin stuff!
rml
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> -----Original Message-----
> From: Robert Laing [SMTP:roblaing@unixg.ubc.ca]
> Sent: Wednesday, February 25, 1998 11:51 AM
> To: triumphs@autox.team.net
> Subject: Wheel Color for 76 TR6
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>
>
> Hello,
>
> I am reposting this message because I am not sure if it was
> successful last time I tried. I am sandblasting and repainting my
> wheels
> for a 76 TR6. I know that they were a satin silver/grey color, but I
> was
> wondering if anyone knew the actual color code for the wheels? If
> not,
> does anyone know where I would be able to find that information out?
>
> Thank you very much!!
>
> Robert Laing
> Richmond B.C. Canada
> 1976 TR6 (63,500m)
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