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wangdango

wangdango

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Can someone provide me the the paint code for the very dark, (almost looks black in low light), BRG, I think this is the color Jaguar painted their factory racing C's, D's, etc. I am not a fan of the light BRG. Realize there is numerious BRG's, from the lighter BRG, the BRG with the bluish tint and finally the dark one I am seeking. I want to get a quart made up for painting the under body panels bits. Also, on that topic what type of paint should I use? I do not think I will do a clear coat. This car is not going to be a show or concours car, just a presentable driver. Any online sources for paint?
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Ed
 
I think the color on HealeyZ's car is fantastic:

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Heres the thread with the color code: https://www.britishcarforum.com/bcforum/ubbthreads.php/topics/743939/1
 
Rick-
I could not agree more, I LOVE HEALEYZ's BRG, is this the same paint code as the one above?
 
wangdango said:
Rick-
I could not agree more, I LOVE HEALEYZ's BRG, is this the same paint code as the one above?
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From looking at HZ's posts the color is

Jaguar Exterior Color Code 254

The PPG deltron formula is 44524

Here's my favorite picture of his car:

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OR you could just paint it Healey Blue, there's never any disagreement over that color. :jester: :jester: :jester:
 
Rick-
I am going w/BRG, might add white coves..... Nice picture of HZ's cars profile, but the front end is so high it looks like there is no engine in it..... But, I do plan on making my car look like his from the front and use Bugeye bumpers for the rear........
 
wangdango said:
Rick-
I am going w/BRG, might add white coves..... Nice picture of HZ's cars profile, but the front end is so high it looks like there is no engine in it..... But, I do plan on making my car look like his from the front and use Bugeye bumpers for the rear........
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He's got a lighter Nissan motor in the car which explains the ride height. I think he was going to lower the front end. Easy enough to do.
 
Thanks guys. Rick, that pic was before I put the motor in, so the front was really up there. I really wanted a deep dark BRG. The early Jag color did the trick for me.

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There are three jag BRG. Dark green, darker green and darkest green. I went with he darkest.


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Thanks HealeyZ, that is exactly what I was looking for. Did you rechrome the grill/and surround? Also is that paintjob w/clearcoat or w/out? I love it, just like a fellow we race with who restored his 120 and C type (real one)........ Am thinking of maybe also adding white coves....... But that looks like a lot of extra work.......
 
Wangdango,

The paint is base coat, clear coat, cut and polished. With the grill removed during paint, I was able to position the grill to get to all sides of the grill with metal polish and rags. Quite a few hours getting it to shine.
 
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