Ah well, it helps that's it's not just me who's confused... Who's this Darren Arthur? I'll try a search for his site, but if it ain't obvious could you post a link, please?*
Thanks Russell.
*Ah - the 2CV Shop fellow... Cheers!
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| Author: | Devils Advocate [ January 17th, 2012, 2:12 am ] |
| Post subject: | Gris Rose. |
I thought this had been asked before - even by myself - but a 'search' only gives two returns, neither of which provides the answer... Gris Rose, as used on bumpers and wheels, comes in two varieties, I believe, AC136 and AC140. Any idea which was used on the trim of late 80's Specials? Thanks. |
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| Author: | Russell [ January 17th, 2012, 2:19 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Gris Rose. |
AC 136, I think? AC 140 simply says 'grey' (or Gris) when googled. |
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| Author: | Russell [ January 17th, 2012, 2:28 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Gris Rose. |
Then again, that pillar of the 2cving community Darren Arthurs website claims its AC140 for wheels and bumpers, so ignore what I said, I don't know what I'm talking about. |
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| Author: | Devils Advocate [ January 17th, 2012, 2:33 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Gris Rose. |
| Ah well, it helps that's it's not just me who's confused... Who's this Darren Arthur? I'll try a search for his site, but if it ain't obvious could you post a link, please?* Thanks Russell. *Ah - the 2CV Shop fellow... Cheers! |
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| Author: | Joolz [ January 17th, 2012, 2:36 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Gris Rose. |
Cats says AC136 is gris rose from 1961-67, and AC140 is gris rose from 1967-90. http://www.cats-citroen.net/citroen_2cv/2cv_colors.html |
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| Author: | Devils Advocate [ January 17th, 2012, 10:20 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Gris Rose. |
Thanks, Joolz. I did have a look on there before but read that AC140 was dated 09/67-03/78 so it still left me confused when considering my '89er. I guess 140 is the more likely, tho'. Anyone know which of the two is the lighter shade? And - to fully earn yer spurs - is there, say, a RAL colour that comes close? By 'close', I mean that if someone who's fairly familiar with 2CVs sees it, they wouldn't recoil with a "wh' the f..." Or, if used with a beautiful old pastel like AC511 Vert Embrun, would a lighter or darker shade of Gris Rose suit best, do you reckon? (Ohhh-oohhhh - I've just made a sticky mess; http://voitures-anciennes.over-blog.com ... 86515.html  That is ooooooooohhhhhhhhh. And, I guess, a light shade?)Thanks, all. |
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| Author: | tfaerch [ January 17th, 2012, 10:52 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Gris Rose. |
AC 140 for wheels, AC 136 for bumpers and headlight lamp support bar frame. |
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| Author: | Devils Advocate [ January 17th, 2012, 11:00 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Gris Rose. |
Blimey! I didn't see that coming... Aw, maaaaan. What a pita. AC136 (bumpers and bars) will be the lighter shade, then? Sod authenticity - it's '136 all 'round... Cheers tfaerch. Where did you get that info - is there an 'ultimate' source, or is it just something you knew? Thanks. |
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| Author: | Jono [ January 17th, 2012, 11:18 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Gris Rose. |
I *think* AC140 is the lighter shade. I just use AC136 all round, or in the past have just had some random light grey mixed up. I think the last paint I used was some old Austin-Rover stuff that I bought cheap. It's not exactly the right colour, but it's near enough. |
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| Author: | tfaerch [ January 17th, 2012, 11:59 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Gris Rose. |
Devils Advocate wrote: Blimey! I didn't see that coming... Aw, maaaaan. What a pita. AC136 (bumpers and bars) will be the lighter shade, then? Sod authenticity - it's '136 all 'round... Cheers tfaerch. Where did you get that info - is there an 'ultimate' source, or is it just something you knew? Thanks. Common knowlodge (is that the right expression?). I have been walking around "color nerds" for almost 20 years, and the issue with AC 136 and AC 140 is something we are pretty shure about. I have heard the name "Gris Roue" for AC 140, but never seen it on print. 
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