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Paint codes
- srankin
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Paint codes
So far, I have found the paint to be "Dunkel Blue (dark) metallic. code 130. There is also reference to a Pacific blue metallic and on this one, I cannot get a correct paint code to match.
Anyone out there know how to find the codes for sure? I know I could get a match from the old paint by sampling under emblems but, this will be the second repaint. The first repaint was 34 years ago and Chevy Truck Blue was used. Now I have a few dollars in my pocket more than then, I would like to get it closer to the original color. Failing that, I will be matching close or perhaps different as I did back the first time. St.
- schrader7032
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Re: Paint codes
https://bmwmotorcycletech.info/pcodes.htm
You can also go to RealOEM and type in your VIN and look under Body Equipment > Painted Parts. There's also Holt in Ohio...not sure if he pass on info but he'd certainly be willing to sell some paint!
'78 R100/7 '69 R69S '52 R25/2
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- srankin
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Re: Paint codes
Yes, I can pay a large chunk of change and buy the 100% color in Glasurit paint. I "think" the final color comes in as Dunkle Blue (dark) metallic, Paint code 130.
The paint store my paint guy uses does not have this in their files or codes.
They do have BMW motorcycle codes and colors with swatches or chips to view. I have picked out Titan Blue, paint code 241.
I love my BMW bikes but I am not always happy with BMW. Problem solved, not an exact match but it will be pretty. St.
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- schrader7032
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'78 R100/7 '69 R69S '52 R25/2
Fast. Neat. Average. Friendly. Good. Good.
- srankin
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Re: Paint codes
Touching things up is a challenge because of fading over time and application. Just applying new paint to a scratch over old can stand out like a sore thumb unless the new is blended in and this can be an art in itself.
Also, I don't believe the new formula paints are anything like the original formulas so I would be worried about compatibility. Would the new paint bond to the old? LOL, as I am not a painter, I can't answer this but it would be a concern if I were to touch up scratches.
Anyway, my bike is pretty for the next 100K miles. Good luck on a match. St.
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- srankin
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Re: Paint codes
You can't go wrong with an R80 for $50, if you come across another deal like that and don't want it, let me know. I paid for mine at the dealer new in 84 and since then have spent three or four times the purchase cost on what is now the third cosmetic, functional rebuild. Riding in all kinds of winter weather here in NY is not good for things.
I sure pray each day I will be able to still ride at 80. Cheers, and enjoy the ride. St.
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Re: Paint codes
$50 motorcycle? I had a Rickman frame with a CB750 punched out to 1000cc that I sold to the fellow from whom I bought the R80, for, you guessed it, $50. Much $$ later he is still trying to figure out how to stay alive on it.