N12TR Paint Project
admin February 17th, 2025
I love my Tiger, but its original paint scheme, while nice, had started to fade. I initially tried a paint restoration rather than a full repaint, but it quickly lost its luster. In 2022, I upgraded the interior with new leather, and last summer, I finally took the plunge and sent it to the paint shop. It should be done soon—though it’s taken months instead of the weeks I had hoped!
The first photo in this blog post is the nose art, which will be the final touch. I liked the original paint scheme, but I wanted something with more flair, so I designed a new scheme instead. The repainting process—mostly in order—includes stripping and applying paint from the lightest to the darkest layers. The bottom will be metallic plum, the top Cadillac white, and the accent color metallic copper. The interior is a tan and cherry leather with dark brown carpet.
