Ford GT40 Honey gold

[Mr mopar]

Hi guy's is Tamiya TS-21 gold close to honey gold for the GT40 ? 

[Dave G.]

I don't know but Zero Paints lists it.

[Mr mopar]

29 minutes ago, Dave G. said:

I don't know but Zero Paints lists it.

I see that ,But know one is shipping paint to Canada right now !thx

[Plowboy]

This is what the TS-21 looks like with three coats of TS-13. It has a pretty brassy look right out of the can. But, the clear tones it down and darkens it some.

[Dave G.]

Judging by Plowboys Chevy truck photo I'd say no it's not that close. Not honey enough but more champagne-ish gold.

Zero Piants rendition is quite a ways from that Tamiya at any rate: 

Edited July 17, 2020 by Dave G.

[Gramps46]

I have a personal rule not to trust restored cars when it comes to colors.  But then published photos can vary all over the place too so take your pick.

[RichCostello]

Try Krylon Rose Gold(big can or short cuts). It looks spot on to me.

[Mr mopar]

3 hours ago, Gramps46 said:

I have a personal rule not to trust restored cars when it comes to colors.  But then published photos can vary all over the place too so take your pick.

I would have to say this is pretty close to the Tamiya gold !

[Mr mopar]

3 hours ago, Plowboy said:

This is what the TS-21 looks like with three coats of TS-13. It has a pretty brassy look right out of the can. But, the clear tones it down and darkens it some.

I like it !

[Deuces ll]

Yeah, me too!..... ??

[Pete J.]

Looks pretty close but the real deal doesn't look to be high gloss.  A lot of the race cars of that era didn't have a clear coat on them.  Less paint, less weight.  Remember a gallon of paint weighs about 8 pounds.  Had an interesting discussion with Lee  Holman(Holman-Moody racing) several years ago.  the florescent pink flashes were hardware store rattle cans, his dad sent him out to get just before the race, so there is no reference for the color. 

[Mr mopar]

Thank you guy's for all the input ....I have made my mind and I'm going with the Tamiya TS-21 gold !

[Dave G.]

I'm sure it will look fine, between the variables on the real ones and if you do any weathering, then adding counter colors and markings, whose to know the difference really .