Hi everyone,

I recently introduced 'Enid', our 2003 Triton 430GT. She is in really nice original condition and is a credit to her previous owners .

After carrying out a few minor repairs and a thorough service she's now in tip top condition and looking very nice. The only minor items still needing attention are the 'A' Frame cover and lower front marker light pods, the lacquer is cracking/lifting on them all.

Does anyone have any information about the original paint codes for these items, I'll probably repaint all the plastics including the wheelspats, rear lights and number plate surround to ensure a colour match and get Enid looking as good as new.

The information on the Legend Plate to the right of the door is as follows:
TRITON-D VGNTRTN 0002695482
TYP ERIA 2065.

Does anyone know why the front plastics have aged so badly and the side and rear are so fresh ? Different plastics maybe ??
Any help or suggestions would be much appreciated,
Thank you, Karl

Hi Karl, the reason for the discolouration of the plastics is likely to be be, sun fade, the position the van was / is stored in comes into effect. I have seen lots of
this over the years, I think it may also be "cost cutting" on the standard of paint, cars suffer from the same problem, especially red! I hope that helps, a respray with low temperature bake would have it looking new again

Hi gang,
Thank you for your replies and good advice :-)

I'll get in touch with Jean and Sandy regarding the paint code for Enid and let you know how I get on.

Thanks again :-)
TTFN.

Hi,

Jean at Jandi very kindly informs me that the paintcode for the A Frame Cover, wheelspats etc (basically the plastic bits) on Enid our 2003 Triton 430 is RAL9007 which should be straightforward to get mixed at automotive paint suppliers.

Thanks again everyone.
Ciao for now