Paint Code Photos

[jclay (RIP 2018)]

OK, I know that you guys think I am crazy for asking you to supply photos shot in sunlight. Film is designed for 5500 degrees Kelvin. Sunlight is normally 5000 degrees Kelvin. Here is a Kelvin chart. Look at the temperature of the light in an overcast day.



So, how much blue is added to a photo when you dump blue light into it? Remember that your brain compensates for the shift in color temperature that the eye perceives. Film does not. Neither does a digital camera unless you reset the white balance.

One of our members sent me a photo of his TR7, which I really do appreciate. Here is the original photo:



As you can see, it was taken on an overcast day. I have to now try to color correct the photo and render the correct color of the car, which is Cavalry Blue.



So, is this Cavalry Blue? I don't know, so I am asking you guys. Since we are trying to let people see the correct color, we have to be correct to begin with.

Clay

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[gaz]

to be perfectly honest looking up at the picture you changed clay the first is a better representation of the true colour

these are ok but not true, its a proper blue...........as in the overcast day shot i sent you, I thought it was best to send you a true colour: unlike this


this


or this sorry


It rides again..... and again wehey!!!!!!!

[jclay (RIP 2018)]

Gaz,

I really am happy that you added your car to the list.

Let's put it to a vote. Which images best represents Cavalry Blue?

(1)


(2)


(3)


Clay

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[Beans]

My vote goes to the middle picture

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[silverseven]

I like your idea Clay!! (but it is a hard thing to accomplish in a short period of time)


If there was more support, I' even think it should be added to this websites main page [;)]


btw, imho the side shots look better than 3/4 frontals


I have a ton of car show pics with tr7/8's, but never thought about taking side views of the cars, maybe we get together and document some of the cars + paint codes at the various shows this summer, and add to the list as the pics become available [;)][;)][;)]

Ron.

[FI Spyder]

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btw, imho the side shots look better than 3/4 frontals
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While 90% of pro car shots are 3/4 that's beause you get a better feel for the cars shape from one picture. But, you may well be right that for the purposes of showing colour the side shot is better as you get less varying angles with varying shades of colours and that is what we should be going for. Good idea about it being a long term project were we can take shots of car shows we've been to although in my case there aren't that many TR7's in our cars shows and fewer still with original paint.


TR7 Spider - 1978 Spifire - 1976 Spitfire - 1988 Tercel 4X4 - Kali on Integra - 1991 Integra

[jclay (RIP 2018)]

OK, I will slow down but don't you guys forget me.

This is not easy to do. I have to rebuild the color tables and add the photos.

I am not trying to hurt anyone's feels here. If this project cause anyone any heartburn, I will drop it like a hot coil!

Clay

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[nervousnewowner]

hey a true colour representation is so difficult to achieve, just study the can tops of aerosol cans in a motor factors.

it will be very interesting to see the finished product clay, sadly my car is so many different shades i have no hope of finding any original paint to send you, but hope someone out there has.....

keep it going clay, your enthusiasm keeps us all on our toes...[:D]


the project at birth, watch it evolve...I hope...

[jclay (RIP 2018)]

OK, you guys,

Here is a list that has already been made.

http://www.tr7-tr8.com/thumbnails.php?album=31

Clay

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[Underdog]

Didn't see Persian Aqua there.

Jim Underwood
72 MGB BRG
80 TR8 Persian Aqua
If women don't find you handsome, they should at least find you handy.

[trphil]

I'd be happy to help but my car is Ford Radiant Red so that probably isn't much help!

[jclay (RIP 2018)]

I am now getting enough encouragement to continue with the project.

Clay

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[jclay (RIP 2018)]

Current list:

Astral Blue JAF
Bordeaux Red CCK 1981
Cavalry Blue JCJ
French Blue JAA 1980
Inca Yellow FAB
Java Green HAB 1977
Maraschino Black PFC 1980
Midus Gold GCC 1980
Platinum Grey MCA 1980
Poseidon Green HAF 1980
Silver Leaf MME 1982

Keep those cards and letters coming!


Clay

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[V8Wedgehead]

Here is Astral Blue



Michael
1980 TR8 FHCs; Rally Conversion #0020 & Stock #0058

"If it is broken then fix it....if it is not then make it faster!"

[Bendder]

Jclay

Here is a photo of my 1978 TR7

Paint: NAB
[img][IMG]http://i605.photobucket.com/albums/tt136/bendder/IMG_0231.jpg[/img][/img]
[img][IMG]http://i605.photobucket.com/albums/tt136/bendder/im001749.jpg[/img][/img][img][IMG]http://i605.photobucket.com/albums/tt136/bendder/2712081-IMG_4491.jpg[/img][/img]
Trim: RAA
[img][IMG]http://i605.photobucket.com/albums/tt136/bendder/tr7002.jpg[/img][/img]



Mark
1977 TR7 FHC
1978 TR7 FHC
1980 TR7 DHC
1980 Rover SD1 4.0L