Repaints & Retrims 2016

[Tony]

4164 is another bus where advert removal has taken the paint with it.

It is currently at Trailways having a quick body tidy up before a repaint in red/white

[BU07 LGO]

4641 is now done

[Tony]

Removal of the advert from 4631 has taken most of the paint with it, so this will be the first of that batch in Crimson, already in Walsall being done

[Gareth]

Removal of the advert from 4631 has taken most of the paint with it, so this will be the first of that batch in Crimson, already in Walsall being done

I know in previous cases where a bus needs repainting due to advert removal the ad agency would pay the bill. What happens in a case like this where the bus would have been due for repaint and refurb anyway, but is now being done earlier than expected?

[Busman Jamie]

will anything at WA be crimsoned anytime soon?

[Busman Jamie]

@Tony which gemmini is now in crimson, ive just seen it parked on the road @Walsall where the buses go into the yard... i would of got a pic but didnt wana tresspass

[Tony]

@Tony which gemmini is now in crimson, ive just seen it parked on the road @Walsall where the buses go into the yard... i would of got a pic but didnt wana tresspass

So you're happy to ask for information on here, but this quote from you elsewhere seems to indicate you don't like what I post?

"Just go on his forum, say no more!"

[DavieDD2]

@Tony Could you shed any light on what's happening with the XD repaints? the word is they were suspended just before xmas because our 2 tone green was too dark at night.

While I'm here, curiosity has gotten the better of me, given how badly the red paint faded on the old NX livery, has a new formula of paint been found that will prevent this happening to the new livery on WM buses or should we look forward to seeing faded 2 tone pink in a few years? :)

[Tony]

@Tony

While I'm here, curiosity has gotten the better of me, given how badly the red paint faded on the old NX livery, has a new formula of paint been found that will prevent this happening to the new livery on WM buses or should we look forward to seeing faded 2 tone pink in a few years? :)

The red hasn't faded for a couple of years

[WMT3000]

Just seen repainted 4468 on bc97 looking immaculate.  Couldn't help laughing to myself when a liitle kid about 5 shouted "Look mom, a harley bus!" as it came into view. Spotted in chelmsley wood heading for the city by the way.

[Tony]

First three repaints of 2016 are 4468; 4641 & 7032

Currently in paint are
AG-     4532, 4648, 4528, 4642
BC    4449, 4464, 4631,4164
PB     7030, 7033, 4818, 4825, 4819
WB    1946, 1948, 1950
WA  4105

4105 & 4164 are 'quicky repaints' in red & white due to poor condition of existing paint

[Busman Jamie]

That explains why ive not seen 4105 then

[2900]

First three repaints of 2016 are 4468; 4641 & 7032

Currently in paint are
AG-     4532, 4648, 4528, 4642
BC    4449, 4464, 4631,4164
PB     7030, 7033, 4818, 4825, 4819
WB    1946, 1948, 1950
WA  4105

4105 & 4164 are 'quicky repaints' in red & white due to poor condition of existing paint

4105, 4164 must be in good condition mecanically and chassis wise to warrant a repaint

[Liverpool Street]

Just seen repainted 4468 on bc97 looking immaculate.  Couldn't help laughing to myself when a liitle kid about 5 shouted "Look mom, a harley bus!" as it came into view. Spotted in chelmsley wood heading for the city by the way.

I don't get it.

[The Real 4778]

I don't get it.

Glad it's not just me!