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ES Picture Thread

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OK. I think I've got a suitable match for the Space Blue Metallic. Duplicolor GM Bahama Blue Metallic (CBGM0533). The match is so close any difference is barely noticeable. In fact even if you got a proper paint code they may not even be able to mix it this close. I'd say spent $12.00 and go to Canadian Tire and grab a can to try. Tank and side covers are original, fairing is painted. If you're doing a complete repaint that code should be perfect, if you're doing a colour match to original I doubt you would see any difference. Of course that would depend on any discolouration or fading over the years. All I have to do now is wait a few weeks of the paint to off gas, apply the decals and clear coat. I'll paint the bottom half of the EF fairing at the same time if not sooner and clear coat everything at the same time.

 
This is good news:applouse:.

i might get a half pint mixed up and try it out. Thanks man!

the GM code is 22/wa9656.

Daryl
 
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Sandy, is there any chance that you would know if that blue is the same as a US spec 85 1150 es?
Ivg got 2 1984 lowers and an 84 front fender (different blue). 20140214_231319.jpg a really close rattle can match would be worth my while.
 
Swing and a miss......I didn't take note that Sandy's ES wan an 84. I found the paint at the auto supply and put my panel next to it and it didn't match nor was it close. Turns out the 85 blue is called Candy Alpine Blue. That GM color does look line a darn good match for an 84 though. Now im on a bit of a quest and will be travelling with my panel visiting auto supply stores.....
 
Well it's done and here it is finished in it's proper EF trim.

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Puts my 85 EF to shame right now Sandy.Rode it though some of that saline stuff they put on the roads here in the winter and didn't wash it off right away.It's evil stuff!That and bad paintwork by yours truly has left her looking sad:distant:It will be back to looking good sometime just not sure when:(
 
Puts my 85 EF to shame right now Sandy.Rode it though some of that saline stuff they put on the roads here in the winter and didn't wash it off right away.It's evil stuff!That and bad paintwork by yours truly has left her looking sad:distant:It will be back to looking good sometime just not sure when:(

Thanks for the compliments guys. I'm pretty pleased with how it turn out too. SVSooke, when you do your's if you want the stock EF upper fairing decals Bdesigns.ca back in Ontario will make up a set for the same price as the ES decals. Brian there was a great guy to deal with and total time from first email to decals at my door was about 10 days. About $30.00 total for a pair, shipping, taxes, setup all in to my door.
 
Sandy, I noticed that pic in your signature recently. Looks absolutely beautiful. Has your friend that you got it from seen it yet?
 
Sandy, I noticed that pic in your signature recently. Looks absolutely beautiful. Has your friend that you got it from seen it yet?
Not in person but I have sent him info of the progress and a couple of the finished bike. He's seen my GS1000 and that was the main reason I got it. He wanted it to go to a good home and he has standing offer to come and ride it anytime. I kept calling it his bike and after the last set of pictures he said it's now my bike.
 
Thanks for the compliments guys. I'm pretty pleased with how it turn out too. SVSooke, when you do your's if you want the stock EF upper fairing decals Bdesigns.ca back in Ontario will make up a set for the same price as the ES decals. Brian there was a great guy to deal with and total time from first email to decals at my door was about 10 days. About $30.00 total for a pair, shipping, taxes, setup all in to my door.
Not sure what I'm going to do when I repaint.The wife would like Old Yeller back:smile-new:
 
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