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Motorcycle Discussions => British Bikes => Topic started by: R on January 20, 2026, 07:39:30 AM

Title: Enfield tank panel colour ?
Post by: R on January 20, 2026, 07:39:30 AM

Has anyone faced the task of doing the tank panels on a prewar Enfield.
What colour did you use ?

(https://cybermotorcycle.com/gallery/royal-enfield-1937/images/Royal-Enfield-1937-499cc-Model-J.jpg)

The brochure describes it as 'chrome tank with silver tank panels'.
But plain ole silver paint seems not right, its got a white look to it ?
And its pre-metallic paint, so no answers in that direction...

Title: Re: Enfield tank panel colour ?
Post by: R on January 21, 2026, 09:04:38 AM

This postwar Model G appears to have been merely done with aluminium paint.
Although the concentric carb sez its a recent resto.
Hmmm.

https://cdn.justauto.com.au/ad-assets%2F2023-06%2F1685699589_rhs_1.jpg

Title: Re: Enfield tank panel colour ?
Post by: murdo on January 21, 2026, 10:12:01 PM

I have been advised by senior members of this forum that Toyota Winsor Grey is a perfect match for the tank of my model G.

Title: Re: Enfield tank panel colour ?
Post by: R on January 22, 2026, 04:11:33 AM

Toyota Windsor Grey ?
Did you try this
https://www.dipyourcar.com/cdn/shop/files/a51f3a95597d43bbaf957c3009e76b01.png

Hmmm. Quite a degree darker than what I expected.
Seems near what I painted my Dominator in.
And what some later Enfields came in.
??

Title: Re: Enfield tank panel colour ?
Post by: R on January 24, 2026, 11:21:02 PM

Toyota do do a lighter shade that I like the look of.
Easy to obtain too.

https://imgcdn.oto.com.sg/large/gallery/color/1/15/toyota-vios-color-323199.jpg