Econofreight Blue......

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Econofreight Blue......

Post #1 by plantters » Sat May 26, 2012 8:48 am

Hi Guys,
Looking for the RAL code for the blue that was used on Econofreight trucks and trailers.
Any help gratefully received.
Nigel


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Re: Econofreight Blue......

Post #2 by clockworklozenge1 » Sat May 26, 2012 4:35 pm

I made numerous econofreight conversions and customs some using corgi econofreight bogies and parts-and a number of converted dafs and volvo models- but when it came to painting- my local halfords stocked ready to buy- FORD ELECTRIC MONZA BLUE spray paint ,it was ideal and I swear by it.


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Re: Econofreight Blue......

Post #3 by davej » Mon May 28, 2012 10:25 am

As far i know, the earlier blue is larkspur blue, this would cover XTM when it was new, and i've found RAL 5015 is a good match for the later blue
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Re: Econofreight Blue......

Post #4 by plantters » Thu May 31, 2012 12:16 pm

Hi David,
Many thanks for your help, better get the spray gun cleaned up now!!
:D
All the best
Nigel


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