Triumph TR6 Body PaintsPaint and Trim Codes
The commission plate on the scuttle provides information about the vehicle colour, trim material and trim colour. The two or three digit codes are based on groups formed around a basic colour.
Black
Red
Brown |
01
02
03 |
Yellow
Green
Blue |
04
05
06 |
Purple
Grey
White |
07
08
09 |
For example "Signal Red" has a code of 32, Pimento 72 and Carmine 82 (the eighth colour in the range). Trim colours use the same codes - Matador Red has a code of 12, while Light Tan trim from the brown range is 13 and Sienna 23. The trim material can also be identified. A prefix letter 'H' in the trim box of the commission plate identifies leather trim, prefix 'C' indicates cloth. The absence of a prefix indicates leathercloth.
Additional Notes
| 1 |
Conifer Green was often referred to as Triumph Racing Green. |
| 2 |
New Tan replaced Light Tan early on in the 1970 model year - so some early 1970 cars may well have Light Tan trim. |
| 3 |
Colours marked • were applied to the TR5/250 models. |
| 4 |
Carpet colours matched the trim except in the case of Chestnut and Beige trim when the New Tan carpet was supplied. |
Finishing Touches
| Rear Panel |
The rear panel of the TR6 was painted in Matt Black (part no. RX1266) |
| Wheels |
The wheels (both wire and pressed steel types) can be painted using silver wheel paint (part no. RX1265). Wire wheels were originally lacquered, but by using the RX1265 and a few coats of clear lacquer (part no. RX1261) a similar effect can be achieved. |
| Chassis |
Chassis paint (Black) is available as brush-on (touch-up) RX4070B or aerosol (RX4070A). |
| Engine |
Engine paint (Black) is available as brush-on (RX1432B) or a aerosol (RX1432A). To finish off paint the oil filter cannister Blue (RX4000A) aerosol. |
| Primers |
Three shades of aerosol primer are available for use with different colours. Grey (RX4047A), White (RX4048A) and Red Oxide (RX4049A). |