Jack colour

adam · Post by **adam** » Sun Dec 22, 2013 9:06 am

Hi I want to repaint my jack in its original colour .The jack is a metallifacture with the attached handle, its a blue grey colour is there a paint that's a good match.

Adam

Post by **Heuer** » Sun Dec 22, 2013 10:47 am

I suggest you start by examining the BS 381c colour charts as this was the range of standard paints used throughout industry from the 1930's onwards. http://www.technicalpaintservices.co.uk/381.php

Then a matter of finding the correct colour which usually involves buying some samples and trying them as PC screen colours vary. I did this with Girling shock absorber blue BS633 (RAF Blue Grey) and the Grey-green radiator support straps, stone guard and other bits - BS694 (Dove Grey). I was told to use Rustoleum 'Winter Grey' on the Shelley jack and it seems a good match but I reckon there will be a BS381 equivalent - maybe BS676 (Light Weatherwork Grey). Let us know what you come up with.

adam · Post by **adam** » Sun Dec 22, 2013 4:58 pm

Thanks for the advice, will let you know if I can find a close match

Adam

adam · Post by **adam** » Sun Dec 22, 2013 5:37 pm

I have found a company on e bay ukautospares that sell some of Bs 381 paints in aerosol or tins.Bs381 633 RAF Blue Grey or Bs381 Pru Blue look closest to me.

Adam

neil4444 · Post by **neil4444** » Sun Jan 19, 2014 9:13 pm

Hi Adam,

How did you get on finding a paint match for the jack ? Which colour was closest ?

Cheers,

Neil

adam · Post by **adam** » Tue Mar 11, 2014 7:20 pm

I finally got round to finishing my jack. Used BS381-636 'Pru Blue' ... I think it's a perfect match for the original jack colour!

Thanks for the advice,

Adam

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