New project " Belgium IRENE"

[Prestone.M]

Hello everyone

I need your opinions.

After reading various articles, the BS 222 color comes up frequently for motorcycles.

So I ordered some BS 222.

I'd like to know if anyone has used this color before.

correct or not correct .......???


Photos are attached.

Thanks in advance.

[nevhunter]

It's similar and a bit lighter to what I am using on my 1941 W/D Matchless. All sample colors for the W/NG's I've come up with here is AUSTRALIA are more of a Khaki. Maybe where they were ordered from relates to the color used. See Maltese and Egyptian Colors

[Prestone.M]

Thanks for this interesting information.

I'm currently experimenting with all sorts of paints

[wade.edwards]

My 44 (under construction) is powder coated in ROMAN BRONZE, a brown colour.

[wade.edwards]

If Irene is still in need of a speedometer, I have a refurbished one available.

[Prestone.M]

Some news about Irene.

The painting phase has begun.
The "clean" stage is always pleasant—and motivating.

Engine disassembly is coming up soon

A nice find: brand-new luggage racks, still with their tags.

Still looking for a front wheel.

[TonyBaxter]

My 'opinion' about paint codes and the subsequent look of the shade; paint in the 'old days' either in wartime or peace, wasn't mixed by computer controlled machines. Neither was it ever sourced from just one supplier. The late Norton Guru Dr George Cohen had on his website a row of Norton tanks, around 9 I think, and all supposedly in original factory silver, (not restored). Every one was a totally different shade of silver.
I'm only pointing this out as some people seem to think that there is a 100% right or wrong shade, and I believe that back in those days that simply wasn't the case.
Paint it, enjoy it,

[Roger Gwynn]

I agree completely. I was once told by a chap who sold Ariels in the 50's that the customer was lucky if all the parts on his new maroon (Deep Claret) Ariel were the same shade.

[Prestone.M]

I appreciate your comment.

I’ve only been involved in the world of British vehicles for a few months.

Over that time—searching for parts, information, and comparisons, and especially looking at parts in their original shades—

it’s been absolute madness.

The conclusion is:

for each brand, there are two or three shades, depending on the era;

on top of that, you have to factor in about ten different shades used by specific units, equipment depots, and so on.

Indeed, there is nothing fixed or standardized when it comes to British vehicles.

[Prestone.M]

Since I have several engines,
I decided to rebuild a new block as well,
and keep the one that was on "Irene" in reserve;
despite looking like it had just been dug out of the ground, the base is very sound.

Fabricating a new brake pedal shaft.