Avus Blue paint code

[plipton]

Can anyone help please?

My 97 Chimp's hand book says the paint colour is Avus Blue but doesn't show the paint code. I've tried contacting the factory but they've not been too helpful so far

I believe from speaking to some PHers that TVR may have used more than 1 code for this colour and getting the right one may be a bit hit or miss, so if someone with an Avus Blue car around the same age can help I'd be much obliged.

Thanks

Plipton

[MikeyT]

You may like to email trefor at

[e-mail]

I think his Chimaera *may* be Avus Blue from memory

Check out his profile first maybe!

http://treforjones.users.btopenworld.com

Mike



>> Edited by MikeyT on Thursday 27th February 21:52

[tvrinbfg]

Look on the chassis plate on the wing in the engine bay. It gives the body colour code. Then either ask your dealer; or fax Mike Penny's department at TVR a polite letter. He and Kevin are very helpful blokes.

[bennno]

its a bmw m3 e36 model series paint.

go to halfords they can mix it up whilst you wait

bennno

[plipton]

bennno said: its a bmw m3 e36 model series paint.

go to halfords they can mix it up whilst you wait

bennno

Thanks Bennno. Sadly there's no Halfords here (see profile). The local Rover dealer offers this service, which I used to get some touch up paint for my P1. The match was so bad I couldn't use it

tvrinbfg said: Look on the chassis plate on the wing in the engine bay. It gives the body colour code. Then either ask your dealer; or fax Mike Penny's department at TVR a polite letter. He and Kevin are very helpful blokes.

Thanks. I will look at the weekend (why didn't I think of that?)

Do you have their fax number or email address?

MikeyT said: You may like to email trefor at

[e-mail]

I think his Chimaera *may* be Avus Blue from memory

Check out his profile first maybe!

http://treforjones.users.btopenworld.com

Thanks - I had a butcher's at his website. No colour mentioned but his car looks lighter than mine. If the chassis plate doesn't reveal the code I'll try emailing him.

Thanks all.

Plipton

[The Bodyman]

Think I have found the colour you are looking for. Its BMW Avusblau 276/ ICI Ref: PT17B.
Hope this will help.

Jon.

www.ewelmecoachworks.com

>> Edited by The Bodyman on Friday 28th February 13:39

[plipton]

Ta muchly

[plipton]

tvrinbfg said: Look on the chassis plate on the wing in the engine bay. It gives the body colour code.

I can find a body code but no mention of colour. Is this the same?

[The Bodyman]

Yes. Its the same

Jon

www.ewelmecoachworks.com

[plipton]

The Bodyman said: Yes. Its the same

Jon

www.ewelmecoachworks.com

Thanks Jon,

I am changing mirrors (same as Andy Holden's Griff) www.pistonheads.com/tvr/default.asp?storyId=6095

Any idea how much it'd cost to paint my VW mirrors and mounting adapters?

[The Bodyman]

I painted Andy's mirrors and mirror base. I think it was about £100.00 with vat.

Jon

www.ewelmecoachworks.com

>> Edited by The Bodyman on Monday 3rd March 13:56