Where to buy paint?

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  • ValorSolo
    • Feb 2026

    #1

    Where to buy paint?

    I've searched all over Google, eBay and the Color-Rite site for a certain color.
    Searched by Color-Rite code: 4880U
    Searched by Suzuki code: Z94
    Searched by Name: Marble Azteca Orange

    Most of what turned up on Google was either irrelevant or not in English.
    The Color-Rite site was completely useless, unless I'm missing something.
    eBay was a last resort, hoping maybe someone had some on hand.

    Is there a simple, single way to find specific colors?

    Also, while I'm talking paint, is there a good place to get caliper paint online?
    My local parts stores only carry a limited selection of colors.
    I found plenty on eBay, but I'd like other options.
  • tkent02
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    • Jan 2006
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    • Near South Park

    #2
    Have you tried the local paint supply house?
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    • chuck hahn
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      • May 2009
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      #3
      If you have a relatively flat area that got good color then most paint places ( or auto supply houses ) that have a color scanner can scan and match it in a few minutes. Take some rubbing compound and clean a nice patch and just have it scanned and have them print you a mix label for your archieves. That is if you already have a piece with the color to scan..of course.
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      • ValorSolo

        #4
        Originally posted by tkent02
        Have you tried the local paint supply house?
        I live so far out in the country, there ain't anything "local". I'm a good 45 miles from any paint supply stores.
        Originally posted by chuck hahn
        If you have a relatively flat area that got good color then most paint places ( or auto supply houses ) that have a color scanner can scan and match it in a few minutes. Take some rubbing compound and clean a nice patch and just have it scanned and have them print you a mix label for your archieves. That is if you already have a piece with the color to scan..of course.
        This isn't the color of my bike. It was painted black by a previous owner.

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        • Nessism
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          • Mar 2006
          • 35788
          • Torrance, CA

          #5
          Why don't you order direct from Color Rite?

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          • ValorSolo

            #6
            Originally posted by Nessism
            Why don't you order direct from Color Rite?

            http://www.colorrite.com/product/suz...range-1700.cfm
            That's exactly what I wanted. Thanks.
            I tried searching their site but wasn't getting any results.

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            • Guest

              #7
              Just looked at the Colorrite site...$197 for a quart?? Holy cow, I went to a Dupont dealer got a quart of my paint (orange) a quart of primer, and clear coat for about $175. I'm using the Dupont Chroma paint with a thick primer, and their top end clear coat.

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