PGB BME Posted September 21, 2019 Report Share Posted September 21, 2019 Hi Getting to the point of confirming the paint colour for my TR2 restoration. XPJ 6 is a RHD TR2, build date 2 July 1955, colour as Heritage Certificate is Pearl White Looking at the Triumph Paint codes Pearl White is code 14, should it be an off white, not bright white? Are there any other paint codes for this colour? Phil Quote Link to post Share on other sites
stuart Posted September 21, 2019 Report Share Posted September 21, 2019 It is an off white, quite a nice colour, be careful if you find another code (possibly a BL code) as it wont be the quite the same, it may come up as Spa White with code GL17414 Stuart. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Fireman049 Posted September 21, 2019 Report Share Posted September 21, 2019 Hi Phil ~ Daft reply no doubt but are you not able to have your paint scanned by a paint expert? Tom. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
PGB BME Posted September 21, 2019 Author Report Share Posted September 21, 2019 Tom No paint available I bought the car as a project in primer. I think we shall have to do a few samples first Stuart Thanks, thought it was more off white than bright white regards Phil Quote Link to post Share on other sites
j-eichert Posted September 22, 2019 Report Share Posted September 22, 2019 Hello Phil, when I restored TS27952L I found a lot of "almost white" primer as lowest coat of paint on the Body. Later I found out that the original clour of TS27952 was "Pearl White". Unfortunately Nothing is left as I siwtched to "Winchester blue". But I can assure you, this was an "off White" - resembling primer. For your TR2 you should look for the older paint codes (see Bill P. and his books) as the old codes may have been changed later. Bill P. states the following codes for TR2-TR3A(Sept.1958) Dockers BF 4695, BF5460, BF4881, CGW18 or CHW4 ICI HILUX M-048-2857 Pinchin-Johnson PJ414HS or PJ414LB GIP Ltd 5525 Berger (Ault and Wiborg) possibly 17414 I think this list alone you may guess, that there is more than one correct shade. In his book he shows a sample Picture, where "Pearl White" is not far away from "pale yellow" Regards, Johannes Quote Link to post Share on other sites
2long Posted September 22, 2019 Report Share Posted September 22, 2019 There is an early color catalogue for the first run of TR2 colors. It has actual paint samples protected by plastic covers. Bill P mentioned the Registrr has a copy, or I could lend you mine Cheers Dan Quote Link to post Share on other sites
PGB BME Posted November 4, 2019 Author Report Share Posted November 4, 2019 Hi In answer to my question regarding TR2 Pearl White here are a couple photos of the painted shell, in Pearl White. As Stuart pointed out the colour has that beige tint, however under natural daylight is more White - if that makes sense. The car was purchased as a project from a TR member Les Woodall, Les was unwell at the time and couldn’t see the possibility of completing it. Regards Phil Quote Link to post Share on other sites
stuart Posted November 4, 2019 Report Share Posted November 4, 2019 Obviously colour perception looking at it on here depends on your monitor settings but that looks like pearl white to me, very nice colour. Stuart. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
PGB BME Posted November 4, 2019 Author Report Share Posted November 4, 2019 Thanks Stuart, yes it’s a nice colour, just have to finish it now! Phil Quote Link to post Share on other sites
PGB BME Posted November 4, 2019 Author Report Share Posted November 4, 2019 I’ve just learn’t from the Shropshire Group that sadly Les didn’t win his fight against the big “C”, I’d like to think he would have approved. Phil Quote Link to post Share on other sites
John Morrison Posted November 4, 2019 Report Share Posted November 4, 2019 Looks cracking, whatever the shade, well done Phil. John. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
PGB BME Posted November 4, 2019 Author Report Share Posted November 4, 2019 Thanks John Phil Quote Link to post Share on other sites
tr2_applegreen Posted November 4, 2019 Report Share Posted November 4, 2019 Looks great! What color will the trim be? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
stuart Posted November 4, 2019 Report Share Posted November 4, 2019 I do have a picture of that car when Les had it. Stuart. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
PGB BME Posted November 4, 2019 Author Report Share Posted November 4, 2019 Interior is red as original, the car is pictured in one of Bill Piggots book “Triumph TR”, shown on the Introduction page “XPJ 6” Our body guru Stuart has pointed out that the inner wing cut outs for the sidelights are missing, this will be corrected, many thanks Stuart, and for the photograph. Les must have been rebuilding his garage! Phil Quote Link to post Share on other sites
cvtrian Posted November 4, 2019 Report Share Posted November 4, 2019 Terrific Registration number suits the car! Ian Quote Link to post Share on other sites
iain Posted November 4, 2019 Report Share Posted November 4, 2019 Terrific to see the car progressing well, I am sure Les would approve. Iain Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Stéphane Posted June 28, 2020 Report Share Posted June 28, 2020 Hello Moi aussi j'ai un tr2 long door. couleur origine pearl white. je cherche le code origine eg celui du vert pâle. j hésite pour la couleur. tout est d'origine . je pense que Stuart ma vendu récemment sa culasse en vente sur le site tr uk. je suis en France . Lille. Merci de votre retour sur email presse. Best regards. Thanks. Stéphane Quote Link to post Share on other sites
james christie Posted June 28, 2020 Report Share Posted June 28, 2020 Translation of Stéphane’s post: “Hello, I also have a longdoor TR2. Original colour Pearl white. I’m looking for the colour code for pale green as I am not sure about the colour. Everything is original. I believe that Stuart recently sold me his cylinder head on the UK TR site. I am in France. Lille” (james) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Harbottle Posted June 28, 2020 Report Share Posted June 28, 2020 On 11/4/2019 at 4:43 PM, stuart said: I do have a picture of that car when Les had it. Stuart. You are all wrong!!! its obviously Snow White Quote Link to post Share on other sites
PGB BME Posted June 30, 2020 Author Report Share Posted June 30, 2020 Ever the comedian Update: Chassis done and painted, waiting for the engine rebuild, rear axle and gearbox overhauled, and lots of bits repainted. Phil Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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