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Hi,

After many years, I have decided to get my beautiful white TR-3B painted red.

The shop that will do it proposes to use single stage "Triumph Signal Red."

I would appreciate your help in finding a picture of a TR3 painted in this color.

Thanks.

Paul
 
Here's mine:

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(But I sure wouldn't have a problem with a white one!)

Tom
 
I am happy with my white TR3B. I know it was black when it left England in 1962, but by the time I got it, it was white. But they had failed to paint the engine bay so it is quite obvious that the color was changed. It is easy to clean my white car for the rare show. I get to clean a black 3A each week right now at America On Wheels, and it looks the dirtiest of all the LBC we have on display this month because of the black paint.

I like Tom's red, as well as some of the other original colors like the light blue and the pale yellow too.
 
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But IMO the last thing the world needs is another red one.

If mine had not be red from the factory I would have been pleased to leave it another color, preferably (my taste) green with a tan interior.

<span style="font-style: italic">PS I guess with that avatar the photo is sorta redundant (D'oh)</span>
 
Vaark01 said:
Hi,

After many years, I have decided to get my beautiful white TR-3B painted red.

The shop that will do it proposes to use single stage "Triumph Signal Red."

I would appreciate your help in finding a picture of a TR3 painted in this color.

Thanks.

Paul
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Insist on a quality single stage, Something high solids, like DBC from PPG, or Chroma-One from Dupont. Any of the single stage paints may be clear coated for added protection. The advantage of the base/clear system is better UV, and scratch protection than the single stage, and the color is less money. Depends on how long you want the color to last. Check out this link from Hot Rod magazine/online. https://www.hotrod.com/howto/hdrp_0610_pa..._car_paint.html
 
dupont also has a lower cost brand called Nason, its a single stage paint but just as good, thats what I used to do all the interior stuff and saved the expensive 2 stage dupont chroma premier for the exterior

Hondo
 
Paul,
I have seen your car up close and I like it just the way it is.....I will be glad to trade you and let you finish off my project car in the color of your choice!

Is it a deal?

JP
 
Paul,

I don't think you can beat white.
 

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That's lovely, Ed!

We did Herself's MGB in OEW, single stage Valspar poly. It had been "Amana white" when we got it, took it back to original. Very acceptable colour, IMO.
 
The color is Old English White. A shop that touched up some areas used Dupont Chroma Premier single stage white, and that appeared to match pretty well.

Back in 1962, I had a 1958 TR3 that came white from the factory. In my opinion, it was too white, and not an especially good paint job.

The photo -- in the hood area -- makes the white look far whiter than it actually is. The actual color is more like that shown on the side of the car.
 

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Here is another view that shows the color a little more accurately.
 

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I own a red TR3a...which is a natural red head...just like it came from the factory. Almost every show I go to there is negative feedback about it being "another red car". Sorry... that is how she came! More than one time I have had someone comment as they walked away from the car..."nice car but I could never vote for a red car!" I have to say...red does shine up very well...as does the BR Green. Again...your buck and your car!
Gil
 
Gentlemen,

Thanks again for the pictures and advice.

I have given your comments a lot of thought and have decided to keep my car white as she was when she came off the boat on June 22, 1962.

The pictures you have posted are all beautiful cars that you should be very proud of.

I must again say how helpful and comforting it is to know one can always count on some excellent advice from the great people on the Triumph forum.

Happy New Year to you all.

Paul
 
I hasten to say that although I am delighted with my Old English white car, I would be equally happy with any other authentic TR3 color. Any day in a TR3 -- regardless of the color -- is a good day. Just as they say that any day above ground is a good day.

One reason I like white is because it is the color of the 58TR3 I had back in 1962. But a little too white....
 

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Ed,

I fully agree. Of all the sports cars I have owned over the past 40+ years, my B is the most enjoyable car to drive. I take her out every weekend as long as the roads are dry. I have a brand new top and had my original side curtains restored by The Roadster Factory several years ago and will never use either of them. I truly enjoy driving it without the top or side curtains on.

Paul
 
Paul,

Over here in the Shenandoah Valley, side curtains are a necessity this time of year, but they add to the cozyness of the cabin as I drive the back roads of these counties. I prefer top down and side curtains off, but driving like that means not driving much in the winter.

The TR3 is a tough little car, just right for spur-of-the-moment road trips, cold weather or warm.

Top up, side curtains on, full speed ahead....
 

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