AMSTERDAM — The restoration of British speedboat racer Donald Campbell's Bluebird, a record-breaking hydroplane, has been ongoing since the wreckage of the vessel was recovered in 2001. However, it was only when the iconic blue paint was applied that the famous Bluebird really came back to life.
Bill Smith, leader of the Bluebird restoration project, commented, "We spent 10 years being supplied with samples of nearly, but not-quite, versions of Bluebird blue - RAL 5009 - however it wasn't until we uncorked our tins of Perfection Pro that we actually clapped eyes on her true color. Now that was impressive."