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  • Pathfinder Green Paint (and other shades suitable for Greeves.)

    In response to SteveM's query about a paint match for his Pathfinder project (see thread here; http://www.greeves-riders.org.uk/for...0534#post10534), RS Bike Paint offer a colour called 'Mid Green' (sounds as though you are on the right track then Steve!) for a 1971 Pathfinder, according to their website search facility. I've heard of the shade of green used on Pathfinders referred to as 'Hunting Green', but must admit I thought that this was name of the darker colour used for the 36MX4 scramblers (which is quite similar to 'British Racing Green') but I stand to be corrected, as always.

    I originally posted some info on paint suppliers in response to a member's query about Moorland Blue (whatever that is...!), here (see post #3); http://www.greeves-riders.org.uk/for...read.php?t=194

    This is the relevent bit Steve, copied and pasted here;

    RS Motorbike Paint (www.rsbikepaint.com) have a comprehensive listing of Greeves bikes on their excellent website with suitable paints/colours for most models, and have a good reputation for accuracy. You use a simple 'drop-down' menu to select the make and model of machine, then find a match from their stock. They can supply small touch-up bottles, aerosols and paint for professional application (or if you have your own gun/compressor), along with a range of other useful products-well worth a look. They can also be contacted by phone on 01707 273219.

    Have a look at the Rylands Paints website as well Steve. They have all the RAL coded shades and there is a colour swatch that may be helpful to you; www.llewellyn-ryland.co.uk

    [Please Note; The reason I've posted this here instead of as a reply on Steve's 'Projects' thread is because we want to try and keep all paint related queries here for ease of reference for everyone, which is why we set up this dedicated area.

    Don't forget folks, it's always worth doing a search for something like this before posting, as it may already have been covered elsewhere, or at least something that could point you in the right direction. In this instance, I'd try typing paint into the forum search bar, then select 'posts' and then click 'search'. This will bring up every post on here with the word paint in it (highlighted in red) and you can have a scroll through and see what's there. You'll probably get more results this way than if you select 'threads' when you type in your search details, but you could always try both-I guess it depends on what you're looking for.]


    Anyway, hope this helps you out Steve, and good luck with your project!

    Brian.
    Last edited by Brian Thompson; 05/04/2012, 09:44 PM. Reason: Links added.

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    Pathfinder paint

    I'm pretty sure that the Pathfinder green was called Holly Green. Different to the Hunting green of the 360. Both names mean absolutely nothing of course, like Moorland Blue and Essex Grey.
    I believe that the colour was picked on the basis that Greeves had a fair bit in stock from some other job.
    Druid

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    • #3
      John ,

      I thought the same - Holly Green , same as the MX3 .

      Chris

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      • #4
        Originally posted by druid View Post
        I'm pretty sure that the Pathfinder green was called Holly Green. Different to the Hunting green of the 360. Both names mean absolutely nothing of course, like Moorland Blue and Essex Grey.
        I believe that the colour was picked on the basis that Greeves had a fair bit in stock from some other job.
        Druid
        Hi Druid & Chris

        Years ago you mailed me a sample of the green for a MX3 I was building. It is the same green as the Pathfinder.

        Kenny

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        • #5
          Mid (Holly) green for Pathfinder

          Many thanks to Brian, Druid & Chris for their kind assistance concerning the correct shade of green for the Pathfinder.
          Iam inclined to source the paint from RS Bike Paint as Brian suggests.
          Interestingly after very careful inspection of all seven of my Pathfinder frames I have found one which Iam sure has its original Holly green paint on the tubing above the coil mounting lug.The frame has been repainted everywhere except for the tubing under the tank.I have carefully scraped some of this paint off and their is no other layer below it. Also as it has been protected from light it should not have faded. I am really pleased with this development - it is my intention to clean the virgin paint with T-Cut and use it to compare to the various mid greens used by the car industry.

          Steve
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          • #6
            The paint on the top tube looks about right .

            Chris

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            • #7
              Pathfinder Holly Green

              Chris,

              Thanks for commenting on the shade - interestingly it is very close to the the green background shade on the the Pathfinder tank badges sourced from the GRA.

              Steve
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              • #8
                Interesting facts concerning the secret r40 colour matching system marcelle, but a few of my closer gra colleagues prefer this product as a source to a closer match, http://toyourhealthcomplete.com/imag...ar.260x248.jpg

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                • #9
                  Emu Oil Products-A WARNING!!!

                  Originally posted by dave higgins View Post
                  Interesting facts concerning the secret r40 colour matching system marcelle, but a few of my closer gra colleagues prefer this product as a source to a closer match, http://toyourhealthcomplete.com/imag...ar.260x248.jpg
                  Nice one Dave and Marcelle34A!

                  However.......

                  As usual, in the absence of an official comment from the GRA Morality Officer (Hi Rob!) on this matter, I have to once again issue a warning to GRA forum members regarding the indescriminate use of Emu Oil products. By all means, use the container to obtain an accurate (!) paint match Steve, but UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES ALLOW THE CONTENTS TO COME INTO CONTACT WITH HUMANS OR MOTORCYCLES!!! For more information on this extremely hazardous substance and the dangers it presents, click on the following link; http://www.d20pfsrd.com/gamemasterin...een-slime-cr-4

                  Also, please bear in mind that Adrian has developed an immunity to Emu oil products due to many years of regular use. This, and the fact that his bloodstream is also now completely saturated with R40 (10:1 premix ratio), means that any harmful effects are completely nullified. And no, as far as I'm aware, a daily shot of methanol in your coffee doesn't work the same way Dave....!

                  (Interesting place the internet....This is what you find if you type 'Pathfinder Green' into your search bar....! Before this I had no idea that Pathfinder types had their own database either! Not sure what a 'Role Playing Game' is though....! I thought an RPG was the only way to properly defend yourself against a fully trained attack Emu. You live and learn....)

                  Brian.

                  PS Looks like Marcelle is looking to join us all on the naughty step then Dave...!

                  PPS In the interests of 'Health & Safety', for more info on the dangers associated with Emus in general, see this thread-post #11; http://www.greeves-riders.org.uk/for...ead.php?t=2595
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                  • #10
                    Holly Green.

                    Many thanks to Chris and Druid for their help with this thread and the forum in general, especially with queries of this nature.

                    We are all very fortunate to have their input on here.

                    Brian

                    (Yes, I know I'm behaving like an obsequious toad again JC, but sometimes it has to be said....so there! )

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                    • #11
                      As this thread appears in danger of returning to “normality” I'd just like to add my five pennethworth. I wonder if the colour of such models in that long past and halcyon time might not have been Winter Green!
                      Long before the benefits of Castrol R and Emu oil were realised it was readily available and used in a plethora of applications.
                      While online I should also like to take the opportunity to dispel immediately the aforementioned rumour as to the ratio of R in my bloodstream. After my last Blood test and discovering I was B positive, I was further informed of the following levels:- Lead 2.8%, Arsenic 1.3, Mercury 0.85, Alchohol 6.4 and Cholestral 4.8. No trace of 'R' was mentioned.

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                      • #12
                        Alcohol 6.4%, with your frame adrian, thats almost a legfull...
                        Also thanks to brian, ( gra entertainments officer ) for pointing out the perils of emu oil abuse.., just say no kids!, don`t make the same mistake.
                        I thought i could handle them, just the odd capsule now & again, but within weeks, i was hooked on a variety of skin care products, finally trying to end it all with a nivia face balm multi pack..
                        And i think marcelle is far to decent a chap, brian, to join us on " THE STEP ", having said that, there is plenty of room!
                        As for the shade of the green, i think there is to much emphasis on creating a perfect replica of the original bike, prephap, best to paint it the shade you like & enjoy riding it, to my knowledge, no one has yet been arrested by the colour chip police. .dave.

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                        • #13
                          I could never understand why more Greeves were not painted light blue, there must have been a lot of it for Invacar....

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                          • #14
                            I would imagine that, the colour pigment was in the final coat of the fibre glass gell, rather than a painted finish. dave.

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                            • #15
                              The early Invacars were dark blue , ice blue only came in with the Mark 12e .

                              Chris

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