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Re: [TR] source for "correct" color oil filter canister paint

To: "Anthony Rhodes" <spamiam@comcast.net>, "Jim Bauder"
Subject: Re: [TR] source for "correct" color oil filter canister paint
From: "John Macartney" <standardtriumph@btinternet.com>
Date: Fri, 15 Dec 2006 15:41:38 -0000
Whatever the colour, it won't look truly 'original' unless you put a few 
finger marks around it and a trace of smeared grease to add to the 
authenticity.

Jonmac

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Anthony Rhodes" <spamiam@comcast.net>
To: "Jim Bauder" <jimbpps@cox.net>; "Triumphs List" 
<triumphs@autox.team.net>
Sent: Friday, December 15, 2006 2:48 AM
Subject: Re: [TR] source for "correct" color oil filter canister paint


> Jim,  I have had your suggestion, and one for Krylon satin jade green 
> #3509.
>
> Probably either one of these is close enough.  I will see what else comes 
> up.  I was also recommended to contact Matt Bakes at Triumph Rescue 
> because he may well have a source for something very close.
>
> -Tony
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Jim Bauder" <jimbpps@cox.net>
> To: <spamiam@comcast.net>; "Triumphs List" <triumphs@autox.team.net>
> Sent: Thursday, December 14, 2006 5:35 PM
> Subject: RE: [TR] source for "correct" color oil filter canister paint
>
>
>>I painted my TR3 Filter with Hammerite spray paint in a hammertone finish.
>> Their light blue seemed to be a close match for the bluish green that the
>> TR3 had as original. I never found a good green so elected to use the 
>> blue.
>>
>> After installing the spin-on adaptor, I paint those filters with it too.
>> Looks pretty good!
>>
>> Good luck and of course NFI and YMMV,
>>
>> Jim
>> Jim Bauder
>> '68 TR250, CD47L
>> TR web site: http://www.triumphowners.com/647
>> Scottsdale, AZ
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: owner-triumphs@Autox.Team.Net
>> [mailto:owner-triumphs@Autox.Team.Net]On Behalf Of spamiam@comcast.net
>> Sent: Thursday, December 14, 2006 2:11 PM
>> To: Triumphs List
>> Subject: [TR] source for "correct" color oil filter cannister paint
>>
>>
>> I want to paint my TR4A oil filter cannister.  Where can I get the 
>> "correct"
>> color?  WHAT is the correct color?  Something supplied in a spray can 
>> would
>> be most convenient.  I could make due with something I have to put into a
>> sprayer myself if necessary, but I'd rather something simple.
>>
>> -Tony
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