Repaints / retrims 2015

[Dom]

Too old, Tony stated on Facebook that 4425 onwards and all single deckers shall be painted into crimson.

[Trident 4609]

So why wasnt 4175 painted in crimson then?

It would have to be painted again surely?

Because Double Decks below 4425 won't be done.

Tony has stated they won't paint one offs. Buses are being painted in batches then Crimson is being rolled out on a route by route basis

I.e WB E400's for the 82/7, PB E400's for 16/101, BC 44** Tridents for 97 etc.

[Tony]

So why wasnt 4175 painted in crimson then?

It would have to be painted again surely?

4175 hasn't even got to the paintshop yet.

It probably has less than 2 years life left, why spend money on a full refurb you are not going to get back

[Dom]

4175 hasn't even got to the paintshop yet.

It probably has less than 2 years life left, why spend money on a full refurb you are not going to get back

How much does it cost roughly for a bus to get crimsonised?

[Trident 4609]

I can't remember if this has been asked, but Is there a Hybrid Version of the livery being lined up?

[GeminiFan1991]

I can't remember if this has been asked, but Is there a Hybrid Version of the livery being lined up?

That's something I've longed wanted to know myself !

[BK63 YWP]

I can't remember if this has been asked, but Is there a Hybrid Version of the livery being lined up?

Crimson with green streak instead gold and maybe a green leaves decal and maybe for example within the branding of the no 1 go green with the no 1

[Sh4318]

4175 hasn't even got to the paintshop yet.

It probably has less than 2 years life left, why spend money on a full refurb you are not going to get back

That's really sad, they will be bitterly missed

I can't remember if this has been asked, but Is there a Hybrid Version of the livery being lined up?

I always pictured it looking similar to the Dundee livery

[Trident4590]

4175 hasn't even got to the paintshop yet.

It probably has less than 2 years life left, why spend money on a full refurb you are not going to get back

Dam its going to be hard to see the older double deckers go

[Westy]

Ah. Didnt remember seeing that comment!

[Stevo]

Quite a few of the 2001 Tridents are looking in need of a repaint, though I expect next year will see some of them withdrawn. I think it's a shame they can't be treated to crimson. Does crimson livery cost more to apply than red and white?

[Tony]

Quite a few of the 2001 Tridents are looking in need of a repaint, though I expect next year will see some of them withdrawn. I think it's a shame they can't be treated to crimson. Does crimson livery cost more to apply than red and white?

No, but why would you paint (and retrim as all crimson repaints get retrimmed) a bus with a life expectancy of 18-24 months when you have buses with 5-10 years life left in need of work?

[Adam 404]

No, but why would you paint (and retrim as all crimson repaints get retrimmed) a bus with a life expectancy of 18-24 months when you have buses with 5-10 years life left in need of work?

Buses like 4452 and 4695 need work which are going to around for longer...
4452 (New in 2003 so should have around 3 years left) has a big tear in it's paintwork https://www.facebook.com/369276339910972/photos/a.379207495584523.1073741905.369276339910972/404085699763369/?type=3&theatre
4695 has an extremely messy interior and could do with a refurb.
It is a shame for these 2 vehicles as one person said that no Coventry Buses are to be repainted for at least a year...

[Liberator9]

Exactly, as has been stated, there is no point in spending money on a bus that is due to be off shortly; and Crimson is only being done batch by batch, which is currently working well. It needs to be remembered these buses are assets to NX and there is no point on spending money on them if it's going to be financially worthless in doing retrimming and repaints.

On another note, good see 7024 has retained the Scania batch following refurbishment - looks very smart.

[Squiz1971]

On another note, good see 7024 has retained the Scania batch following refurbishment - looks very smart.

looking excellent inside & out as I have just been on 7024 today on the 28