YoungStanley Posted June 3, 2016 Share Posted June 3, 2016 I would just like to see what colours people like the most, let me know if you have anything better (I really like the brooklands green). The triumph was originally Wedgewood blue. Thanks for your help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willows40 Posted June 3, 2016 Share Posted June 3, 2016 Depends what year spitfire it is. Also if for yourself or if you plan on selling it once done.Matador red is an interior colour not paint colour. Reds would be signal on earlier cars and about 4 different reds on later cars.Cheers Andy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nang Posted June 3, 2016 Share Posted June 3, 2016 It's your car...your choice. 😀Tony. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clive Posted June 3, 2016 Share Posted June 3, 2016 I like a good yellow myself.....and I am keen on the high visibility of that colour, really stands out and gets you noticed. Not for vanity, but because most colours just blend the car into the background, and I like it that people are more likely to see me! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex Posted June 3, 2016 Share Posted June 3, 2016 Ignore everyone else, triumphs should be white!Or cream! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BiTurbo228 Posted June 3, 2016 Share Posted June 3, 2016 I've bought a load of Valencia Blue for my MkIV, but since then I've decided I really like Mallard.I'll console myself by painting this one Valencia and then the next one Mallard Oh, I'm also one of these weirdos that likes Saffron Yellow...although it could do with a tad more red to bring it to a sort of burnt-orangey-yellow colour... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
efp Posted June 4, 2016 Share Posted June 4, 2016 Meh, call me a Luddite, but I'd stick to whatever paint code it says on the commission plate. I like originality. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
byakk0 Posted June 4, 2016 Share Posted June 4, 2016 I'd say if you plan on selling (or see yourself selling in a few years), go with the paint code. If you plan on keeping it and enjoying it, paint it what you like.I have no intentions of selling my GT6, so it's BMW space grey for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoungStanley Posted June 4, 2016 Author Share Posted June 4, 2016 Thanks for your responses,Tony, love the pic of the yellow triumph with what looks like dogs in the seats ..It's a 1971 MkIV and was originally wedgewood blue (Paint code 26).. I am also keen on the originality but Wedgewood isn't my favourite colour... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
efp Posted June 4, 2016 Share Posted June 4, 2016 Probably blasphemy, am braced for flaming, but have you considered original code paint beneath, then a vinyl spray wrap in your choice of colour de jour over the top? Never seen a classic car done like this I admit, but have seen some modern ones which look rather good, if masked and sprayed well. Not cheap, but cheaper than a full respray in 2 pack, and of course you can peel it off and redo when you get bored with the colour.Anyone tried this? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nang Posted June 4, 2016 Share Posted June 4, 2016 Quoted from YoungStanley Thanks for your responses,Tony, love the pic of the yellow triumph with what looks like dogs in the seats ..It's a 1971 MkIV and was originally wedgewood blue (Paint code 26).. I am also keen on the originality but Wedgewood isn't my favourite colour... No, not dogs, dead sheep (eek)Tony. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoungStanley Posted June 5, 2016 Author Share Posted June 5, 2016 Quoted from efp Probably blasphemy, am braced for flaming, but have you considered original code paint beneath, then a vinyl spray wrap in your choice of colour de jour over the top? Never seen a classic car done like this I admit, but have seen some modern ones which look rather good, if masked and sprayed well. Not cheap, but cheaper than a full respray in 2 pack, and of course you can peel it off and redo when you get bored with the colour.Anyone tried this? Maybe on a Mini or a 2CV, the more fun classics, this could be fun but for my spit I think I might be shot.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GT6 M Posted June 5, 2016 Share Posted June 5, 2016 Green, TBP, BMW Lagooon Green.https://www.google.co.uk/searc.....;biw=984&bih=597M Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MadMitch82 Posted June 10, 2016 Share Posted June 10, 2016 Metallic blue if your not bothered about originality Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
s99sdp Posted June 13, 2016 Share Posted June 13, 2016 My dad just finished a refurb on a mk3 Spitfire for my brother's 50th, he bought green paint as that was the colour spitfire my brother owned when he was younger. He actually had the car painted in a Rolls Royce white, it looks absolutely stunning. Dads stuck with x amount of green paint now though! Whoops! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoungStanley Posted June 16, 2016 Author Share Posted June 16, 2016 what colour green is it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JensH Posted June 18, 2016 Share Posted June 18, 2016 I have a royal blue mk 3 from 1967, a conifer green mk 3 from 1968 and a red mk 3 from 1970. So, just need a 1969 But my 2000 mk 1 estate is from 1969 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr W Posted August 29, 2016 Share Posted August 29, 2016 Hi,just love this :- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedRooster Posted August 29, 2016 Share Posted August 29, 2016 I'm tempted to go Healey metallic blue next time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoungStanley Posted August 31, 2016 Author Share Posted August 31, 2016 Quoted from Spitfire6 Hi, and when it was red.Looks good? Haha GT6 bonnet like mine .. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoungStanley Posted August 31, 2016 Author Share Posted August 31, 2016 Quoted from Mr W Hi,just love this :- That is a beauty!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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