Rover P3 Radiator Grill Finish !!

[kartik]

The rover stone grey it is then.
but where can I find the exact shade, any paint numbers ?

thank you all
Kartik

[lakesrally]

In the UK Halfords supply it in a spray can. A quick internet search brought up this Rover code - HNR Stone Grey 1987-1992.

Regards

[luli]

I've now got my hands on my parts list. It only lists the stoneguard once so presumably it was only available in one colour. I think Rover Stone Grey looks right.

Have you checked the "Extras" section?
The P2 "Extras" section includs "Radiator grill shield" chrome plated. Part number T1914 10&12 HP, T1915 14&16 HP.

[lakesrally]

Might have been available for P2 but by the time they were building P3 times were tight, there is nothing like that in the 'Optional Equipment and Overhaul Kits' section of the P3 list.
Regards

[47p2]

The only P2 that originally donned chrome grill slats was the 20hp as far as I know and even then it was an expensive optional extra. I don't think chrome slats look right on the car as there is no colour contrast between the shroud and slats.


The 1939 salesman's brochure only mentions Stoneguard in Silver Enamel

[luli]

The master parts list lists the default equipment and the extra equipment. And actually the radiator stoneguard of the 20 (1939-40) had a different part number (05655) than those of the 14&16 (04753).
The 20 chromed stoneguard was the default; for all other cars chrome was an extra.
There is a difference between the “normal” and the “extra” stoneguards not only by what they are coated with, but also by shape and material. The painted ones are made out of steel while the chromed are made of brass. The central separators are entirely different, and they are attached differently. Also the angle they are fixed at is different. Look at the pictures (the picture of the painted one has been taken last week at the RSR stand at NEC2013).

painted:

chrome coated:


different seperators and angles (chrome seperator on painted stoneguard):


chrome coated stoneguard:

[kartik]

Thanks for in-depth details and pictures, here is the picture of my grill, which is painted.


what do the experts say ?

regards
Kartik

[luli]

24-453 (Rover 10, 1947) has a painted grille. Since it is made out of simple sheet metal, we have come to the conclusion that it would be easier to make a replica rather than to fix the old one. The replica was zinc coated (galvanized) and then painted with silver paint, as written in the workshop manual. You can watch the pictures here: http://wp.me/pXLKy-1jm.

[kartik]

24-453 (Rover 10, 1947) has a painted grille. Since it is made out of simple sheet metal, we have come to the conclusion that it would be easier to make a replica rather than to fix the old one. The replica was zinc coated (galvanized) and then painted with silver paint, as written in the workshop manual. You can watch the pictures here: http://wp.me/pXLKy-1jm.

Thank you for pointing towards your great website.
cheers
Kartik

[Shetty]

Hi karthik
Your name showed up while searching for p3 restoration in India. I am curious to know how far you have got on your restorations. I am looking at buying a p3 which is in a very bad condition and needs almost complete restoration. It you be good to have your advice before I proceed. Do let me know how I could contact you. My email address is drsamarthshetty@gmail.com

Thanks

Warm regards

Samarth