Original Paint Colours

[SeanFD]

I am restoring a 1974 K2. It is blue and I am trying to identify the correct paint colour, and a source of same.

I think it might be \"Planet Blue Metallic\".

Anyone got a part number and a source?

Thanks

[jimshea]

Sean,
Welcome. Are you in the UK?
Jim.

[SeanFD]

'Fraid not Jim, at least not living there. I could probably get the colour on the bike matched here - Zimbabwe -, but since it has faded and the quality of paint is poor - I'm being very diplomatic here - I'd rather try and get some original.

So I need to source the paint so  can get someone here to do the job for me. I will be visiting UK early next year and could get it then if it's possible.

Cheers, Sean

[jimshea]

Sean,
Zimbabwe sounds interesting. Been to SA a few times but not anywhere else in Africa. Just to make you feel good, there was a heavy frost over night and it is too cold to ride the bike today.
I will find out what I can on the paint and get back to you.
If you go to DSS  http://www.davidsilverspares.co.uk   and fill in the Identify my bike link they can tell you the colour, maybe?

Cheers,
Jim.

Post edited by: jimshea, at: 2005/12/07 10:07

[JonnyB]

Wuss

[jimshea]

John.
What does wuss mean?
Also, did you see my email about doing a wrtie up on teh charity run? Shall I just post it in misc?
Jim.

[SteveD CB500K0]

wuss = wimp...

I feel quite comfortable derailing this thread as John started it!

Sean - I'm going to have to refer you to www.sohc4.net - have a wander around there and look out for colour (they call it color ...). We have various sources of paint kits once you discover what you need.

[jimshea]

Bloody cheek, at least I have a bike to ride and I did yesterday and today!!:P

[JonnyB]

Sorry, Jim No offence meant (  ) and besides it has been a very warm November. Email me the article, with pics to me. I'll look out for it. been having a spot of bother with spam

[jimshea]

John,
No offence taken, when you are as 'gobby' as me you have to take as good as you get! Btw, It is very cold this morning and I am going out for a ride now completely naked! Now there's an image to have in your head!
I did send the charity review via the site and via email, let me know if it shows up?
Cheers,
Jim.

[nozmo1]

I'm looking for the original \"Brown\" paint for my '71 CB 750. Can anyone help me locate it.
Mike

[SteveD CB500K0]

These's a guy in the US who sells kits for the two and three pack Honda paint. He comes highly recommended. Give him a shout: dondirtbiker@excite.com

Post edited by: SteveD CB500F, at: 2006/02/04 14:53