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TC Radiator Slats Coatings and Colours
Posted: Mon Mar 26, 2001 8:41 am
by Chase, Jim
Does anyone know what the original colour for the radiator slats would have
been for a TC with red exterior and beige interior trim.
I understand that the radiator slats should match the colour of the interior
trim. But how would I describe this colour when asking for a paint finish.
The radiator slats are very prone to damage from stone chipping, which
requires dismantling the whole radiator assembly to repair.
Maybe powder coating or some other type of stone chip resistant finish would
be better than paint.
Any advice on suitable colour and type of finish would be very welcome.
Regards
Jim Chase
Re: TC Radiator Slats Coatings and Colours
Posted: Mon Mar 26, 2001 8:03 pm
by Malcolm Castle
Jim;
the slats should be the same color as the interior.
I would go to an epoxy paint or an enamal with clear coat finish.
If you have apiece of vinyl or leather to match to would help.
Regards
Malcolm castle
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>Date: Mon, 26 Mar 2001 17:38:37 +0100
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>Does anyone know what the original colour for the radiator slats would have
>been for a TC with red exterior and beige interior trim.
>
>I understand that the radiator slats should match the colour of the
>interior
>trim. But how would I describe this colour when asking for a paint finish.
>The radiator slats are very prone to damage from stone chipping, which
>requires dismantling the whole radiator assembly to repair.
>Maybe powder coating or some other type of stone chip resistant finish
>would
>be better than paint.
>
>Any advice on suitable colour and type of finish would be very welcome.
>
>
>Regards
>
>Jim Chase
>
>
>
>
>
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Re: TC Radiator Slats Coatings and Colours
Posted: Tue Mar 27, 2001 6:39 pm
by ross macpherson
Jim,
When I redid my grill I took a sample of the upholstery to a large auto
parts retailer who had a good selection of "Duplicolor" spray tins and
selected a very close match. (I don't have the tin here with me but I think
it was a mid 80's Ford colour). I'm quite pleased with the colour and
durability...so far.
YMMV
Ross
-----Original Message-----
Any advice on suitable colour and type of finish would be very welcome.
Regards
Jim Chase
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