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    #1

    OEM colors????

    Hi,
    I have trouble to find this color paint code or something very close.
    This is my bike when i bought it you can see that the color ''turned'' brown.
    i plan to paint it back to its original color.And i,m not very good to match anything with colors.
    Thank you,
    Marc
    AIR COOLED MONSTERS NEVER DIE
    1978 GS1000C X2
    1978 GS1000E X2
    1979 GS1000S
    1979 gs1000
    1983 gs400e
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    If you aren't sure what the color should be try hitting your local motorcycle shop online parts catalog or try http://www.alpha-sports.com/suzuki_parts.htm as they gave me the information for my bike as well.
    Cowboy Up or Quit. - Run Free Lou and Rest in Peace

    1981 GS550T - My First
    1981 GS550L - My Eldest Daughter's - Now Sold
    2007 GSF1250SA Bandit - My touring bike

    Sit tall in the saddle Hold your head up high
    Keep your eyes fixed where the trail meets the sky and live like you ain't afraid to die
    and don't be scared, just enjoy your ride - Chris Ledoux, "The Ride"

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      #3
      Thanks, but all i see is the discontinued part number for the can of paint.
      The color code is O5N, rich maroon metalic.Rustybronco posted a link of colorrite here, but when i ask for 4428L paint code all i get is???
      Marc
      AIR COOLED MONSTERS NEVER DIE
      1978 GS1000C X2
      1978 GS1000E X2
      1979 GS1000S
      1979 gs1000
      1983 gs400e

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        #4
        Originally posted by kochic View Post
        Thanks, but all i see is the discontinued part number for the can of paint.
        The color code is O5N, rich maroon metalic.Rustybronco posted a link of colorrite here, but when i ask for 4428L paint code all i get is???
        Marc

        Most likely you ran into the same problem as me and many others here, turns out that thanks to California EPA regulations they outlawed many of the colors of paint due to the fact that there were hazardous pigments in many of the colors so the new paints are environmentally friendly, which is a good thing but it would be nice if they would have updated the color codes along with it.

        The only thing I could suggest is start looking around for new model vehicles that are as close to the original color of your bike as you can get then find a painter. I got real lucky and found the exact match for the '82 1100EZ Maroon on a 2010 Dodge Ram truck.

        Anyway, that's just my two cent's worth.


        "Democracy is two wolves and a lamb voting on what to have for dinner. Liberty is a well armed lamb contesting the vote." Benjamin Franklin, 1759

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          #5
          The problem is my body set is already another color(purple).
          and all this was done before scanning the oem paint.
          Its all my fault.. and i cannot match a color from my computer screen.
          Thanks,
          Marc
          AIR COOLED MONSTERS NEVER DIE
          1978 GS1000C X2
          1978 GS1000E X2
          1979 GS1000S
          1979 gs1000
          1983 gs400e

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            #6
            Originally posted by kochic View Post
            The problem is my body set is already another color(purple).
            and all this was done before scanning the oem paint.
            Its all my fault.. and i cannot match a color from my computer screen.
            Thanks,
            Marc
            Not really much of a problem Marc, Chuck Hahn has the same paint on his bike. if you're not in any hurry I think I will be able to get it scanned and provide the paint formula to you.
            De-stinking Penelope http://thegsresources.com/_forum/sho...d.php?t=179245

            http://www.thegsresources.com/_forum...35#post1625535

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              #7
              Thank you in advance mr Rusty and mr Chuck, it would be greatly appreciated.
              Marc
              AIR COOLED MONSTERS NEVER DIE
              1978 GS1000C X2
              1978 GS1000E X2
              1979 GS1000S
              1979 gs1000
              1983 gs400e

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                #8
                Hey guys..I have been really busy as of late getting this construction project along. I havent gotten the paint scanned yet on the newly aquired GS1000.. I will try in the next week to get that done and puiblish the scan mix code..will keep you posted.
                MY BIKES..1977 GS 750 B, 1978 GS 1000 C (X2)
                1978 GS 1000 E, 1979 GS 1000 S, 1973 Yamaha TX 750, 1977 Kawasaki KZ 650B1, 1975 Honda GL1000 Goldwing, 1983 CB 650SC Nighthawk, 1972 Honda CB 350K4, 74 Honda CB550

                NEVER SNEAK UP ON A SLEEPING DOG..NOT EVEN YOUR OWN.


                I would rather trust my bike to a "QUACK" that KNOWS how to fix it rather than a book worm that THINKS HE KNOWS how to fix it.

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                  #9
                  Thank you Chuck, i really appreciate it.
                  Marc
                  AIR COOLED MONSTERS NEVER DIE
                  1978 GS1000C X2
                  1978 GS1000E X2
                  1979 GS1000S
                  1979 gs1000
                  1983 gs400e

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                    #10
                    I received a PM from Mr. Chuck Hahn which stated the following...
                    Dale..hard to find a scanner up here, so I decided to take a Q tip and apply some of the paint they had scanned for the 78 750 and apply it to an area at the tank filler hole under the gas cap that wasn't all sun faded. I let it dry for a few hrs in the sun to be sure the color was set and its as close a match as I think one can get. Someone had been asking about the mix code for that color red. If you can find the thread maybe you can contact them and confirm that you have the name and mix codes. They call that color FLAME RED now, but it is a technical match for the Suzuki DEEP BURGUNDY METALLIC...
                    I (We) have the Dupont color mix formula if you need it.
                    De-stinking Penelope http://thegsresources.com/_forum/sho...d.php?t=179245

                    http://www.thegsresources.com/_forum...35#post1625535

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                      #11
                      Paint can be a pain, my uncle works for Dupont and sells to body shops. I tried to get something online to check colors and he said dont even bother you need to go to a shop and check the books cause it can vary to much based on the settings on you computer, even printing varies a lot based on printers.

                      For me it was rattle can and brush my own decals so no worries lol

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                        #12
                        skateguy..well this is the exact mix code that was on the label from the can my painter ordered. I love this color red. Its sort of burgundy and a bit like a deep blood red as well with fine gold metalic in it..Just a sweet color!!
                        MY BIKES..1977 GS 750 B, 1978 GS 1000 C (X2)
                        1978 GS 1000 E, 1979 GS 1000 S, 1973 Yamaha TX 750, 1977 Kawasaki KZ 650B1, 1975 Honda GL1000 Goldwing, 1983 CB 650SC Nighthawk, 1972 Honda CB 350K4, 74 Honda CB550

                        NEVER SNEAK UP ON A SLEEPING DOG..NOT EVEN YOUR OWN.


                        I would rather trust my bike to a "QUACK" that KNOWS how to fix it rather than a book worm that THINKS HE KNOWS how to fix it.

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                          #13
                          hi Chuck,
                          Can you post a pic of the label or formula??
                          Thank you,
                          Marc
                          AIR COOLED MONSTERS NEVER DIE
                          1978 GS1000C X2
                          1978 GS1000E X2
                          1979 GS1000S
                          1979 gs1000
                          1983 gs400e

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                            #14
                            Marc..I dont have a printer or scanner to scan the label and mix code info. I did photo copy it and sent it to Rustybronco though. PM him and i am sure he will find a way to get it to you.
                            MY BIKES..1977 GS 750 B, 1978 GS 1000 C (X2)
                            1978 GS 1000 E, 1979 GS 1000 S, 1973 Yamaha TX 750, 1977 Kawasaki KZ 650B1, 1975 Honda GL1000 Goldwing, 1983 CB 650SC Nighthawk, 1972 Honda CB 350K4, 74 Honda CB550

                            NEVER SNEAK UP ON A SLEEPING DOG..NOT EVEN YOUR OWN.


                            I would rather trust my bike to a "QUACK" that KNOWS how to fix it rather than a book worm that THINKS HE KNOWS how to fix it.

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                              #15
                              Thanks, i will send him a PM.
                              Marc
                              AIR COOLED MONSTERS NEVER DIE
                              1978 GS1000C X2
                              1978 GS1000E X2
                              1979 GS1000S
                              1979 gs1000
                              1983 gs400e

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