Carlton Corsa Paint Colour

Pat · Nov 12, 2016

Hello all
I have begun restoring a Carlton Corsa frame. I know where to get the decals and any other spares. I was wondering if anyone knows where I can get the paint from and also a headbadge. It is the colour that Carlton call 'aqua green', and I will attach a photo of the bicycle that is the colour I am looking for.
Thanks
Patrick

Midlife · Nov 12, 2016

Carlton and Raleigh had internal paint codes usually starting CF. For example CF 12 was the blue colour of the Arena. All you can do is find the nearest modern colour.

Nice project by the way

Shaun

Spokesmann · Nov 13, 2016

I think the green was termed Polychromatic aqua green, classic 70s simplicity, taste and understated elegance. Before things went to rat shit in 80s and 90s.

Pat · Nov 13, 2016

Thankyou, I know the name of the colour though, do you know where I could buy it?

Spokesmann · Nov 13, 2016

A motor factor may be able to match it. To be honest the copies I have seen are just too green, too luminous.
This was a subtle shade to achieve.

Pat · Nov 15, 2016

Thanks I will try that!

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