What colour is my TVR?

[DaveM]

I am trying to get a definitive answer regarding the actual colour of my Griff - I've already been told 3 different names - the Body Code is P4 22 TF8-9 - does this provide a clue? Anyone know? And anyone know where I can get a small tin of touch up paint?

[shpub]

Don't rely on names if you want to match it. There are over 30 different British Racing Greens.... All different shades with the same name! Use the body code and talk to a TVR dealer or body shop or get it colour matched.

Steve
www.tvrbooks.co.uk

[Big Al.]

DaveM said:

I am trying to get a definitive answer regarding the actual colour of my Griff - I've already been told 3 different names - the Body Code is P4 22 TF8-9 - does this provide a clue? Anyone know? And anyone know where I can get a small tin of touch up paint?

Hi DaveM, similar post running here
www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&f=8&t=45620

Hope this helps.

[SGirl]

Have a look here - you enter your paint code IIRC and can find out exactly what colour you have.

Edited to add: Forgot to mention. Go into Technical followed by On-line Colour Formulations.

>> Edited by SGirl on Thursday 26th June 14:05

[Dai Capp]

When I saw yours in the showroom (I take it it was the one at David Geralds a few months back) it looked like Monza Red to me. It's definately not Rosso as TVR know it as that is a pearl finish.

However, just to confuse things the orginal owner may have specced Rosso Corsa (Ferrari Red I believe). It should tell you on the build information in the handbook, but TVR will certainly be able to tell you from the paint code.

Cheers

DC and D41 CAP (think we met a few weeks back when I collected my blue Tuscan from a fettling)

>> Edited by Dai Capp on Thursday 26th June 15:29

[TVR-critic]

I think it's Barbie pink! going off that code.

[Big Al.]

TVR-critic said:

I think it's Barbie pink! going off that code.

Still a nice colour for a TVR

[icamm]

Dave, you don't seem to have a pic in your profile. Check out my profile. My car is also supposed to be Rosso Red - is ot the same?

[.Mark]

TVR-critic said:

I think it's Barbie pink! going off that code.

Barbie Pink you say?
Is it this car?

[jessica]

my code is P422-PG43B.
it appears from the facotry that this is Cherry pearl.
But my notes from dealor say Rosso pearl(which it is not)

and i bought it described as rosso red starmist metallic.

ho hum until i have viewed these alternatives i cannot be sure.

[jessica]

New Mate of mine Jon(ta Jon!!)rang factory,my car is a Honda paint.went to Halfords with the code and now have a small pot.(quite large for touching up).

Cost £6.99.

Brilliant

[jigs]

Jessica - plenty left over for doing your finger and toe nails then!

[DaveM]

icamm said:

Dave, you don't seem to have a pic in your profile. Check out my profile. My car is also supposed to be Rosso Red - is ot the same?

Ian,

Not sure how to put a pic in the profile (erm! thick or what?). If you get Sprint it was on a double page spread of Morgan's Mutterings in May.

Does look very similar although mine is possibly brighter (hence Mrs. M says it's vulgar!!)

Dave

[icamm]

Hi Dave,

It does look like the same colour to me.

[icamm]

But I have just checked and the body code on mine is P420-YD92. I did manage to find a touch up in Halfords that is Ford Rosso Red. It looks similar but I haven't tested it on the car yet.

[DaveM]

dai capp said:

D41 CAP (think we met a few weeks back when I collected my blue Tuscan from a fettling)

Yes, think we did meet - I was admiring (lusting after) your Tuscan!!

Dave

[DaveM]

Thanks to Big Al for the link to an older posting and to Ewelme Coachworks (www.tvrbodyrepairs.com) I now appear to have a match. My coding was wrong - it wasn't T8-9 at the end but T8-B - possibly hence the thought it could be Barbie Pink!! I think my engine area needs cleaning!!

According to Ewelme it is Honda R77, which is Formula Red.

I know you have all been waiting with baited breath for this info, so there you have it. Oh! And they said it wasn't a perfect match - just 95%

Thanks for all who helped - now got to get me a jug of touch up and we're away............

Dave

[jigs]

How green is my valley,
How red is my Griffith ---
Boyyo!

Ode by David Morgan

PS You are a Welsh Morgan?

[Big Al.]

jigs said:

You are a Welsh Morgan?

Jigs, Does it matter?

DaveM, pleased to be of assistance. Glad you got a result.

[jigs]

According to Anne Robinson it does!