Area Representative Tin Man Posted April 22, 2015 Area Representative Share Posted April 22, 2015 Hi allA bit of bad news today, the mechanic carrying out a service on my 7 today managed to hit the rear wing and It will need replacing. The car is a 1999 K-Series and the paint colour is Dodge Viper Blue. I have a few questions which I hope the power of Blat Chat can help me with.Will Caterham be able to provide me with the paint code and can the paint be matched with the existing as it is 15 years old? I will also need to paint the other wing so it will match the new one. Would it be better to replace both wings and wing protectors? I have noticed on the Caterham Web Site that the replacement wings are painted, as my car is blue I would assume that the black would be the best ones to buy.I look forward to reading your thoughts.Many thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
revilla Posted April 22, 2015 Share Posted April 22, 2015 I've struggled to get a paint code for Viper Blue, but when I needed a front wing doing the local paint shop just said "yeah, Dodge Viper Blue, we know that one well" and it matched perfectly (mine's a 2003). I think it's a common / well known paint. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Area Representative bluenose Posted April 22, 2015 Area Representative Share Posted April 22, 2015 Give Tony of TSK a call on 01322 441604 , he probably painted your car if it was that colour from new. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Titanium7 Posted April 22, 2015 Share Posted April 22, 2015 Tony didn't even have to look up the code for my 15 year old Kawasaki Green car, he just rolled out the code of the top of his head......6000M Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Area Representative Tin Man Posted April 23, 2015 Author Area Representative Share Posted April 23, 2015 Thanks for the replies. No luck with Caterham today, left a message on their answer service, but didn't get a reply. Hopefully, they will ring tomorrow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nigel Riches Posted April 24, 2015 Share Posted April 24, 2015 Any decent vehicle paint shop should be able to match the paint closely if you take the item to be matched. My 32 year old rear BRG rear wing needed some rework, took it to them, and off I went with an aerosol to make it back like new, very good match, apart from my lack of spraying skilIs.I hope the garage are coming to some agreement about the replacement wing? Check there is no hidden damage where the wing bolts to the panelwork, these bolts will pull through the aluminium with very little force, certainly force enough to warrant a new wing would need to be looked at more closely. Nigel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Area Representative Nick Bassett Posted April 24, 2015 Area Representative Share Posted April 24, 2015 Sorry to hear of your predicament - particularly as you are a fellow 'Helstonian' (although live in Newbury now.)As been said, any good paint shop should be able to match that colour - that is their profession after all!Was it a garage in Helston that did the damage? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Area Representative Tin Man Posted April 24, 2015 Author Area Representative Share Posted April 24, 2015 Hi NickYes it was a independent garage in Helston. The mechanic who's near retirement age was in tears when I collected the car. On the funny side, he actually hit is own car in the car park! By the way, I am from Falmouth, but I have lived in Helston for the past 10 Years. I have rung Caterham twice now a left messages on their answer service about the replacement parts, but they have not rung back! Business must be really good!!!!!!All the best.John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian B Posted April 24, 2015 Share Posted April 24, 2015 John, try Redline 01883 346515 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Area Representative bluenose Posted April 24, 2015 Area Representative Share Posted April 24, 2015 Have you rung Tony? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Area Representative Tin Man Posted April 24, 2015 Author Area Representative Share Posted April 24, 2015 Hi I have just rung the stores number on the web site and I get an answer service. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisC Posted April 24, 2015 Share Posted April 24, 2015 Another vote for Tony as TSK, you need to speak to him before any decision. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SM25T Posted April 24, 2015 Share Posted April 24, 2015 Bluenose is referring to Tony at TSK, not Tony at CC. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Area Representative bluenose Posted April 24, 2015 Area Representative Share Posted April 24, 2015 Yes Tony at TSK. Caterham are great if you want to buy a new or approved car. If you want parts then ring Redline. If you want paint or body work it's TSK. 3 people have now suggested TSK, so why are you waiting for Caterham to ring back, they don't paint the cars? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Vine Posted April 25, 2015 Share Posted April 25, 2015 so why are you waiting for Caterham to ring backPossibly because he wants to buy a new wing? You could try CC Tony's direct-dial number -- 01293 312340JV Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Area Representative Tin Man Posted April 25, 2015 Author Area Representative Share Posted April 25, 2015 Yep, new wing required.Will try Redline and Tony at Caterham on Monday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Area Representative bluenose Posted April 25, 2015 Area Representative Share Posted April 25, 2015 Apologies, feeling grumpy again, not an excuse though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Area Representative Tin Man Posted April 26, 2015 Author Area Representative Share Posted April 26, 2015 No problem Been out for a blat to day. Gaffer tape to hold the wing together! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dorset7 Posted April 27, 2015 Share Posted April 27, 2015 Any good? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dorset7 Posted April 27, 2015 Share Posted April 27, 2015 Dodge GTS pearl. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Area Representative Tin Man Posted April 28, 2015 Author Area Representative Share Posted April 28, 2015 Thanks christian! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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