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Gnasha

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Hello, this is my first post as a newbie to the site.

In 2002 I had my triumph GT6 sprayed BRG. The braked fluid reservoir has leaked while in storage requiring a local repair.
I do not have a paint code how can I track down the correct code and colour?

I have some thumb sized paint flakes that have peeled off as a result of the oil.

I purchased touch up Rover 1993 Brooklands BRG, it's a very close match , but I need to be sure.

Any assistance would be gratefully received.
 
Since it's a respray, and apparently not an "original" GT6 color, your best bet may be to take the car to a paint supplier and have them do a computer paint match.

And welcome to the BCF! We've a very active contingent of TR folks, so hop over to that forum and post away. Don't forget pictures!

:cheers:
Mickey
 
Mickey thank you for the response. Unfortunately the car needs some work first eg replacing the brake and clutch master cylinders where the damage has taken place. So I'm stuck at the moment between a rock and a hard place, may have to go with Brooklands green:shocked:
 
Anytime you have a classic resprayed make sure you get the numbers of the paint from the shop, makes things easier later.
 
Gnasha said:
Mickey thank you for the response. Unfortunately the car needs some work first eg replacing the brake and clutch master cylinders where the damage has taken place. So I'm stuck at the moment between a rock and a hard place, may have to go with Brooklands green:shocked:
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A shop doesn't need much car to make a match. A bonnet or boot hinge or even take off the boot or a valance and bring it in, paint isn't cheap and even "almost" will be obvious
 
But note that paint colors fade over time. Even if you had the original code, fresh paint with that code would not be a perfect match for 13 year old paint. There is also the problem that paint systems are evolving and the original type may not be available today. A computer match will get closer.

Might also be a time to consider converting to DOT 5 Silicone brake fluid. In my experience, it makes the seals last far longer than they do with DOT 4; and it will not damage paint even if it does leak. There are some downsides as well (and I'm not trying to reopen the brake fluid wars), but I've been using it for some 30 years now and I love it.

Just occurred to me, I'm still using the same brake calipers that I rebuilt back in 1985 or so when I switched to DOT 5 in the TR3A, they've never needed attention again. (Except for new pads, obviously.) And the bleed screws opened easily when I moved them to the current TR3, which never would have happened with DOT 4.

Here's some further information on pros & cons with DOT 5
https://www.buckeyetriumphs.org/technical/Brakes/Fluid/Fluid.htm
Not mentioned is the fact that some brake part suppliers (eg White Post) specifically say not to use DOT 5 with their components. I suspect this is more of a marketing and liability/insurance issue than a practical one; but make your own decision.
 
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