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XXX-1.8T
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 Posted: Mon Feb 19, 2018 12:45 am Post subject: Show me your Kings Red / Royal Red / Königsrot L30A Type 3's |
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Keen to see how this Red colour looks on your Type 3's!
As im looking to get my Audi painted in this colour as this was the original factory colour.
It seems the Red it is now has faded lighter than the factory Konigsrot so your pics would be appreciated.
Here's what it looks like now:
im hoping the Darker Red suits it 
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XXX-1.8T
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| Posted: Tue Feb 20, 2018 5:55 pm Post subject: Re: Show me your Kings Red / Royal Red / Königsrot L30A Type 3's |
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Audi going in on Saturday cant wait!
Hopefully it looks as good as this!
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XXX-1.8T
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| Posted: Wed May 09, 2018 6:48 pm Post subject: Re: Show me your Kings Red / Royal Red / Königsrot L30A Type 3's |
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Here is a quick progress pic:
Original L30a Kings Red in the Tail Light housing vs test paint on right guard:
Kings Red or Royal Red looks a lot darker than photos posted online im guessing it changes in the sunlight? |
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Rome
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| Posted: Sat May 12, 2018 9:20 pm Post subject: Re: Show me your Kings Red / Royal Red / Königsrot L30A Type 3's |
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XXX-1.8T
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| Posted: Mon May 14, 2018 4:53 am Post subject: Re: Show me your Kings Red / Royal Red / Königsrot L30A Type 3's |
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Yes here is a pic before I decided to restore it
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ALLWAGONS
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| Posted: Mon May 14, 2018 5:23 pm Post subject: Re: Show me your Kings Red / Royal Red / Königsrot L30A Type 3's |
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Wow! looks fine just the way it is to me!
Martin allwagons
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XXX-1.8T
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| Posted: Tue May 15, 2018 4:43 pm Post subject: Re: Show me your Kings Red / Royal Red / Königsrot L30A Type 3's |
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| ALLWAGONS wrote: |
Wow! looks fine just the way it is to me!
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Thanks Martin!
There was 2 reasons why i went for restoration:
I wanted it to go back to its original colour of Royal / Kings Red as the previous owner painted it a brighter red and the orginal paint was coming thru.
Also the rust was starting to creep up thru the rear of the car and the floor. Nothing serious but wanted to get it fixed before it got serious.
Most importantly i really love the Royal Red its funny it isnt a popular VW colour as sometimes it looks a very dark red. |
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grethi
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| Posted: Thu May 17, 2018 4:37 am Post subject: Re: Show me your Kings Red / Royal Red / Königsrot L30A Type 3's |
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Happier days...
Even faded, it has a nice look to it. The only reason I've had any painting done was to cover for collision damage.
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grethi
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| Posted: Thu May 17, 2018 4:39 am Post subject: Re: Show me your Kings Red / Royal Red / Königsrot L30A Type 3's |
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On that note, where ( if it's even possible) can I get the appropriate paint code for Royal Red in case I have to repaint? I've seen a great many reds, but none match up to the deep factory red.
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| Posted: Thu May 17, 2018 8:27 am Post subject: Re: Show me your Kings Red / Royal Red / Königsrot L30A Type 3's |
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| grethi wrote: |
| On that note, where ( if it's even possible) can I get the appropriate paint code for Royal Red in case I have to repaint? I've seen a great many reds, but none match up to the deep factory red. |
My local PPG dealer can mix it in their "Omni" line.
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| Posted: Thu May 17, 2018 11:23 am Post subject: Re: Show me your Kings Red / Royal Red / Königsrot L30A Type 3's |
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| OKType3Tim wrote: |
| grethi wrote: |
| On that note, where ( if it's even possible) can I get the appropriate paint code for Royal Red in case I have to repaint? I've seen a great many reds, but none match up to the deep factory red. |
My local PPG dealer can mix it in their "Omni" line. |
Get them to mix up a "sample" size, then spray it out and bring it back for a prophet reading. That's what I did for my 64 T-34 Ghia in Sea Blue #2 so I could shoot it in PPG Concept paint. Unfortunately, a couple of years ago the paint place closed, and I have no idea what they did with the formula or the spray out mixing card they made (yes they spent some time getting it right).
I went that route because I wanted to paint it with good quality paint.
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XXX-1.8T
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| Posted: Thu May 17, 2018 5:17 pm Post subject: Re: Show me your Kings Red / Royal Red / Königsrot L30A Type 3's |
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The formulation report i got from PPG is as follows:
7479 : NO 1 : DULON DGS PB : 1965-1971 : Body : KINGS RED : L30A : AUDI : MMF
Brand Reference: 7479
Finish Effect: Solid
Category: Good match
Main Layer:526-7479
Price Code:2
Code Description Gms/Ltr CML.
A129 REDUCED BLACK 1,238.40 1,238.40
A780 MAGENTA 677.20 1,915.60
A580 BRIGHT ORANGE 1,629.60 3,545.20
A710 RICH RED 463.60 4,008.80
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grethi
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| Posted: Thu May 24, 2018 2:52 am Post subject: Re: Show me your Kings Red / Royal Red / Königsrot L30A Type 3's |
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| XXX-1.8T wrote: |
The formulation report i got from PPG is as follows:
7479 : NO 1 : DULON DGS PB : 1965-1971 : Body : KINGS RED : L30A : AUDI : MMF
Brand Reference: 7479
Finish Effect: Solid
Category: Good match
Main Layer:526-7479
Price Code:2
Code Description Gms/Ltr CML.
A129 REDUCED BLACK 1,238.40 1,238.40
A780 MAGENTA 677.20 1,915.60
A580 BRIGHT ORANGE 1,629.60 3,545.20
A710 RICH RED 463.60 4,008.80
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| Posted: Tue Jun 05, 2018 12:08 am Post subject: Re: Show me your Kings Red / Royal Red / Königsrot L30A Type 3's |
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Sneek peak of the Royal Red Base coat
I wasnt 100% on the colour but now i love it!
Makes the Chrome pop!
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