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Looking for online paint code references

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How's everybody tonight? My son has picked a color for his bike and I was wondering Is there a reference online for suzuki paint codes and the color with it? Right now we aren't sure what color bike is, since front fender is black with gold pinstripe and tank was a burgundy color with gold badges. He is wanting a blue, and wants to stick with factory colors. I would post a pic but for some reason it won't upload.
 
Ok I'll give that a look.And I think I figured out how to upload.
 
Most parts fiches such as bikebandit.com have color charts on there. Once you know the Suzuki code, then try a place called colorite. Also if you have a part with the color you want...from a car or another bike..your local auto paint supply can scan it and get you a match and mix it right on the spot.
 
81 gs1000gx the color he likes I'm assuming is on the rear cover behind the seat he ordered from ebay, and i dont have a picture of it yet.
 
sounds like 10U marble indigo blue off an 850G. I'd have to see it to be sure.
 
Paint scanners

Paint scanners

Just a caution regarding paint color code scanners. They don't work nearly as well as most people expect that they will. They are almost completely useless on surfaces which are pebbled or textured. A clear coat over the paint can affect the ability to obtain an accurate scan.

Not intending to "dis" the suggestion as it is a useful one, but simply cautioning that results are often not as useful as one might hope.

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You should always polish the scan surface well with some rubbing compound to get it as clean and smooth as possible too.
 
Any paint supply house worth their floor space will only use the computer match as a starting point, after that the color is blended based on comparison to the standard. Of course, some color guys are better than others so you might want to talk to some body shops in your area to find the best supply house.
 
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