Quick paint color name question.

[Knowbetter]

Hello, 1st time to forum, thanks for all the great info. I’m adding a fairing to a 1979 GS 1000L and it’s painted in the deep, dark metallic blue (almost black looking with purple-ish hues in some light). Does anyone know the name Suzuki gave this paint color? I’m not worried about matching at this point, just looking for a way to reference the color and order something close online. Once I finish mock up and decide to keep a fairing or not, at that point I’ll get something color matched to the tank.

Thanks!

 

[Knowbetter]

Here’s a better picture to show color

 

[Knowbetter]

Here’s a pic next to the black vinyl seat I’m using if that helps distinguish the color fifference.

 

[Nessism]

Could this be it?

https://www.partzilla.com/product/s...?ref=20ade230de0567a78576d64bf978a960c7d54677

 

[Knowbetter]

Really close…. I found that color on a tank on an auction site, it looks slightly lighter though.

 

[Nessism]

If you follow the link provided earlier, you will see that there were only two colors for the 1979 GS1000L. Maroon or Blue. It could be that your bike was painted? Or the tank is from a different model.

 

[Knowbetter]

I’ve seen the episode of Jon’s Motorcycle rescue where he owned an L in the past, and the color looks like it matches. Based on that, and that it was the only blue available for the year, I’m thinking Pearl Stardust Blue is probably the one. The NOS tank photo that looks different could just be the lighting.

Thanks for the help finding the paint name, I’ll give it a try.

 

[Knowbetter]

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