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Anyone know where I can find touch up paint for my bike? Like order it from the manufacturer or something? Specifically looking for the teal color, thanks.
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There's a couple of links to custom places on here, do a search. Pricey though.
Dan
1980 GS1000G - Sold
1978 GS1000E - Finished!
1980 GS550E - Fixed & given to a friend
1983 GS750ES Special - Sold
2009 KLR 650 - Sold - gone to TX!
1982 GS1100G - Rebuilt and finished. - Sold
2009 TE610 - Dual Sporting around dreaming of Dakar.....
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I'm also interested in this, some chips on the ridge of the side of the gas tank I want to keep from rustin.
Nick
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Automotive paint suppliers now have the technology to scan paint and get a formula to mix exact colors. Just take a body piece and In short order a can of paint in your flavor is presented to you. Just remember automotive paints are very spendy, particularly the red shades. pints cost more than quarts,quarts cost more than gallons when based on the per ounce price. Be prepared to answer the burning question about enamel, or clearcoat/basecoat. With older paints this is the only way I know how to get an exact match.Comment
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I've used one of those scanners at work and there great. The down side is they require about a 4" flat surface of good paint. Not that easy to find on an older bike. Ours takes 3 shots and averages the readings. For best scratch and fuel/chemical resistance use urethane paint.Last edited by Buddy; 03-04-2007, 12:52 AM.09 Yamaha Venture Royal (my first Yamaha)
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Thanks guys, I had no idea that such technology existed. Looks like thats the only option to resore my bike to its former glory, but well woth it IMO.Comment
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color rite is the only place to get oem touch up paint.Comment
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Definately the only place to go. Pen sticks are about 10 bucks, maybe a little more. Luckily your bike should be a single stage. The newer bikes, sometimes Ive had to order 3 pens just for one color touch up and they are expensive. I ordered 2 pints for a customer to paint an extended busa tail and they were 80 bucks each, so be ready to fork over the cash if you need enough to repaint a tank or sidecovers. I dont remember if they allow orders from individuals or if you will need to have your dealer order it for you.Originally posted by doug g View PostComment
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Only goes down to 1986 otherwise I would have ordered... can you go older by phone??
Dan
1980 GS1000G - Sold
1978 GS1000E - Finished!
1980 GS550E - Fixed & given to a friend
1983 GS750ES Special - Sold
2009 KLR 650 - Sold - gone to TX!
1982 GS1100G - Rebuilt and finished. - Sold
2009 TE610 - Dual Sporting around dreaming of Dakar.....
www.parasiticsanalytics.com
TWINPOT BRAKE UPGRADE LINKY: http://www.thegsresources.com/_forum...e-on-78-Skunk/Comment
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I cant say for sure. Give them a call, they are usually very helpful.Originally posted by salty_monk View Posthttp://www.colorrite.com/
Only goes down to 1986 otherwise I would have ordered... can you go older by phone??
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