Paul,
I have seen these codes on a number of '80 Spits. I checked my sources
for Spitfire paint codes and couldn't find a reference to NCG. However,
the code does show up in the paint code list for TR7/8's as per The
Roadster Factory's Catalogue for these models (Page XV). NCG, according
to their Code chart is "Porcelain" while "Leyland White" is code NAF.
Leyland White can be seen at the following address from the VTR website:
http://www.vtr.org/maintain/paint-charts/dupont7.jpg
http://www.vtr.org/maintain/paint-charts/dupont2.jpg
The second reference may illustrate another shade of white.
Although probably not available, I did find Unipart codes for touch up
paints for the two shades in question:
Porcelain (NCG): GAP485 Leyland White (NAF):
GAP415
Perhaps these might help at your local Unipart dealer.
Again, I have seen each of these paint codes on later Spitfire models,
unfortunately I can't remember if there was any difference in the two.
Good Luck (and be sure to keep the significant other happy - this aids
in future Triumph purchases!).
Ron Fowler
'80 Spitfire (Inca Yellow) and a pair of Wedges!!
Paul McMullen wrote:
>
> Greetings everyone,
> I've just returned to the Spifire scene after an absence of 17 years
> (children just don't like travelling on the luggage rack) by buying a '81
> registered 1500. I was intending to change the colour from white to blue but
> she who must be obeyed says it has to stay white. Which brings me to my
> point, the paint code is NCG which I can't find any reference to in my books
> or via the local Unipart dealers microfiche system. The dealer reckons that
> it would be Leyland white for this year (NAF). Can anyone tell me if this is
> right or what the closest shade would be?
> P.S. My previous Spit was a '73 1300, reg NVY 580M so if anyone in Britain
> knows if it is still running let me know please.
>
> TTFN
> Paul
>
> Paul@mcmullen.force9.co.uk.
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