Thomas, I tried to get this incorporated in the TE/AE Concours rules,
but was met with opposition.
Why? No good answer, even though other groups like the T'Bird and
Mercedes groups have these in their rules.
The Judges and Owners, then have the same point of reference, and the
judging is much fairer and uniform.
thomas rankin wrote:
> Anyone
>
> Trying to find exact information on Tiger colors. What I'm looking for
> are specific colors used in specific spots. What black is used on upper
> and lower control arms. Is it flat black semi gloss black or gloss black?
> Same with front cross member drive shaft rear end. In certain pictures
> I've seen the rear pumpkin and orange red is that original? How about
> undercoating is it only in the wheel wells or is the entire floor covered.
> These are the color questions I need answered. Why has no one come
> come up with standard that all Tigers are judge by to see who truly has
> the best ones. Corvettes have Top Flight where the judges can even tell
> you where factory quality checks marks are supposed to be. Where is the
> consistency in the Tiger judging?
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Mountjoy<mailto:dsmtjoy@cox.net>
> To: tigers@autox.team.net<mailto:tigers@autox.team.net>
> Sent: Thursday, September 10, 2009 12:15 PM
> Subject: Re: [Tigers] Tigers Digest, Vol 3, Issue 357
>
>
> All,
> My automotive paint supplier, Senik Paint in Orange County, has the optical
> equipment for color matching but their greatest asset is Inez, one of his
> employees. He has color matched several of my cars spot-on... this includes
> solids, metalics, single stage, two stage, etc. He'll prepare the paint for
> a one-time batch or create a formula to go with it so the color will be
> repeatable to prepare.
>
> My best advice is to find a person who is great at color matching and go
> from there. Alternartely, if one doesn't have the desired color to begin
> with, get the desired color through whatever means (a friends car, color
> library, whatever) and have a formula made so you'll be able to repeat the
> color, if wanted.
> I'm sold,
> Darrell
>
>
> ----- Original Message ----- Message: 10
> Date: Thu, 10 Sep 2009 06:36:33 -0400
> From: "Robert J. Wanty" <rjw@wengco.com<mailto:rjw@wengco.com>>
> Subject: Re: [Tigers] Forest Green
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> <SLaifman@SoCal.rr.com<mailto:SLaifman@SoCal.rr.com>>,
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> I also tried the scanner method for the green and it came out yellow
> green fortunately we were only doing the engine compartment so it wasn't
> a big deal. I agree with the eyeball method, mine turned out great.
>
>
> Bob
> B382001318
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