Colors?

[k98dave]

Saw a 2016 "triple yellow tri coat" today. Sure looks different than Boss YB or SBY.

Being an old FOX body guy I sure Ford would offer retro colors. Remember these: Calypso green, Bimini blue, Reef blue, Teal, Sage. Canyon red.

 

[VoodooBoss]

The GT350, while paying homage to the original GT350, is a thoroughly modern track weapon. The triple yellow looks terrific in person and fantastic on the S550 Mustangs.

 

[k98dave]

But it is the same paint? I know its not Yellow Blaze but it looked brighter than the Boss SBY

 

[VoodooBoss]

They are three distinct colors. You'd have no trouble picking them out if they were lined up next to each other.

 

[k98dave]

Re: Xirallic pigment Colors

Interesting info, I had heard that this was why some of Fords colors like Kona blue and yellow blaze were limited numbers no longer available:

From :
The Motor Vehicle Supply Chain: Effects of
the Japanese Earthquake and Tsunami
Bill Canis
Specialist in Industrial Organization and Business
May 23, 2011


Impact on the Parts Suppliers
A number of automotive products have been affected by the Japan disasters, especially certain
microprocessors and a unique paint pigment, which are produced mainly in the earthquakestricken
region. The ensuing shortages have affected all major automakers to varying degrees.
Specialty paints. Xirallic pigments were among the first automotive inputs to be affected by the
Japan disasters because the only plant in the world that makes them, owned by Merck Chemicals
International of Germany, is near the Fukushima nuclear reactor. According to the manufacturer,
Xirallic pigments produce “a stronger glitter effect than with all the other pigments. Lighter body
color, greater color intensity and a more powerful luster are the advantages.”19
While the Merck Chemicals plant has restarted production, according to a news report, “the
shutdown of the plant affected many of the world’s automakers, including Ford, Chrysler,
Volkswagen, BMW, Toyota and GM.

 

[TymeSlayer]

So what are getting if you get your car painted KB or YB or buy aftermarket pre-painted parts?