maxkressbronn Posted January 29, 2010 Report Share Posted January 29, 2010 my TR7 FHC, first registered 24th of June 1977, is now back in the full glory of fresh java green paint. I am now asking for help as I have to get the sills black. As the sills where covered in some thick black underseal I am not sure but believe the sills where painted matt black colour rather than with underseal. Is there anybody out there who knows for sure what the original factory treatment to the sills was? Thank you, Markus Quote Link to post Share on other sites
chris turner Posted January 30, 2010 Report Share Posted January 30, 2010 The correct colour for the sills is Satin black(with 20% matt)the standard Ford satin black is almost identical. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
maxkressbronn Posted February 2, 2010 Author Report Share Posted February 2, 2010 The correct colour for the sills is Satin black(with 20% matt)the standard Ford satin black is almost identical. Thank you, you just stopped me using undercoat as suggested by a german TR7 club member. Regards Markus Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Carrim00 Posted October 25, 2021 Report Share Posted October 25, 2021 I wondered if the standard Ford satin black was the correct colour match for the Canley built cars as well? The original texture to the sill coating feels very gritty but has no ripple effect like the earlier Speke models. I have tried to get some standard Ford satin black but the paint supplier needs a colour code. Is there one for this? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TR8IAN Posted October 26, 2021 Report Share Posted October 26, 2021 The cills as far as I am aware were only ever painted in satin paint from the factory - textures finishes such as schultz are likely to be applied at a later date. The Ford paint should suffice. Cheers Ian Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Carrim00 Posted October 27, 2021 Report Share Posted October 27, 2021 Thanks for your reply, TR8IAN. Yes, underseal on a car was an optional extra in those days and It would depend on the dealer's technician what type of 'pattern' you'd receive. I think that's why so many people who own TR7s today have difficulty trying to make their cars look original - there isn't a standard finish. I'll go for a smooth 3M stone chip coating painted with the standard Ford satin black - when I eventually find the colour code for it! I have at least got the colour for the alloy wheels. I removed a tyre and the inside of the wheel is painted in the metallic silver/grey. The paint shop has come up with a good match. So, I'm getting there. Regards Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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