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sammy_g · 06-30-2009, 01:23 PM

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Originally Posted by smicker

The Lotus code is 'B109 Krypton development version 1.' Given that its a in-house one-off there's no equivalent Dupont code. Hope this helps.

so it's not "insane green" but a variant of krypton?

smicker · 06-30-2009, 01:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sammy_g

so it's not "insane green" but a variant of krypton?

They're the same color. Marketing felt that "B109 Krypton development version 1" was not catchy.

sammy_g · 06-30-2009, 02:35 PM

interesting... doesn't the Tesla color look slightly different than most photos of Krypton? or do you think it's just the lighting? also, may I ask you what your source was for this info?

I may have to take another trip to the Tesla dealer this week and take the color swatches I had my painter shoot.

I will post follow up photos for those interested.

here's a random thought. could it look darker than the Lotus cars because it was shot over an almost black carbon fiber base color? (I believe the T-roadsters have all cf bodywork)

thanks again

smicker · 06-30-2009, 03:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sammy_g

interesting... doesn't the Tesla color look slightly different than most photos of Krypton? or do you think it's just the lighting? also, may I ask you what your source was for this info?

I may have to take another trip to the Tesla dealer this week and take the color swatches I had my painter shoot.

I will post follow up photos for those interested.

here's a random thought. could it look darker than the Lotus cars because it was shot over an almost black carbon fiber base color? (I believe the T-roadsters have all cf bodywork)

thanks again

I think you're misunderstanding. Krypton Green is a Lotus color. "B109 Krypton development version 1" was a color created during the development of Krypton Green, hence the name "development version 1." Tesla painted Sig 100 #100 with this one-off and called it "Insane Green." My source is Tesla Operations in Hethel.

VisualEchos · 06-30-2009, 06:03 PM

Wow, sounds like you know your stuff.

RoadDad · 06-30-2009, 06:11 PM

I like the B109 Krypton development version 1 far better than Krypton Green.

smicker · 06-30-2009, 06:58 PM

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Originally Posted by VisualEchos

Wow, sounds like you know your stuff.

If it's about B109 Krypton development version 1, I'm your man.

//apparently

bueno · 06-30-2009, 10:29 PM

Who paints the Tesla's? Lotus?

sammy_g · 07-01-2009, 10:16 PM

yes the Tesla dealer specifically told me that car was painted in the Lotus factory.

i would give one of my toes for this dang color code!! i'm so sad it's a one off and no body shop can match it due to the poor mixing qualities of the water based paint the industry is being forced to use

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06-30-2009, 02:35 PM	#23 (permalink)
sammy_g Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 15	interesting... doesn't the Tesla color look slightly different than most photos of Krypton? or do you think it's just the lighting? also, may I ask you what your source was for this info? I may have to take another trip to the Tesla dealer this week and take the color swatches I had my painter shoot. I will post follow up photos for those interested. here's a random thought. could it look darker than the Lotus cars because it was shot over an almost black carbon fiber base color? (I believe the T-roadsters have all cf bodywork) thanks again

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bueno Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 279	Who paints the Tesla's? Lotus?

07-01-2009, 10:16 PM	#29 (permalink)
sammy_g Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 15	yes the Tesla dealer specifically told me that car was painted in the Lotus factory. i would give one of my toes for this dang color code!! i'm so sad it's a one off and no body shop can match it due to the poor mixing qualities of the water based paint the industry is being forced to use

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