TR4/4A TR4A Paint...Royal Blue?

[karls59tr]

Is the dark blue colour you see on 4A's called Royal Blue and who sells this paint in low VOC? How much paint is required to paint a body shell and what would the paint itself cost...not the labour.

 

[HerronScott]

Karl,

Yes, it's Royal Blue (Triumph paint code 56) and luckily for me the original color of my first TR4A since I think it's a great color on that body style. Sorry but I can't answer your other questions.

Scott

 

[KVH]

Karl, what color is your TR4A right now? And is that the original color?

thx

 

[DougF]

There are several factors that enter into the amount of paint you will use. Better paints tend to cover better than lesser quality paints. The color of primer used can factor in on things. A light colored topcoat will cover over a light colored primer better than over a dark colored primer and vice versa.
If you have problems with dirt, fisheyes or with wet sanding, it can add to the amount necessary to complete the job. Also, when you mention a body tub, do you mean the outer surface only or every surface inside and out? And the type of gun you use will also enter into the equation.
You could be looking at anywhere from a few quarts to a few gallons.

 

[glemon]

I used about 3/4 of a gallon to paint my TR250 (same body as a 4) I had some do overs, I imagine a body shop might be able to do it with a half gallon, however, I would order a gallon just to have the same batch and allow for problems or future needs.

You can price PPG and their house brand paints in a variety of paint types here:

https://www.tcpglobal.com/autocolorlibrary/

I bought their house brand (restoration shop) Single stage acrylic urethane and was happy with the results.

I don't know if it is low VOC, what is VOC? Volitale Odiferous Chemicals?

 

[cheseroo]

VOC = volatile organic compound. Low VOC home paints are in-vogue with the green crowd these days. The most obvious benefit is that you don't get nearly as much of that new paint smell afterwards.

 

[karls59tr]

Colour under the undercoating in the outer fenderwells is white. Was painted a type of royal blue at some point.