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« on: March 01, 2017, 08:58:27 AM »
It was a light metallic over a colour base coat (candy-ish) that replicated the original pretty well, but was considerably cheaper. I had a NOS headlamp ear that he matched the paint to, on taking it outside it was very hard to tell the difference. He painted the whole lot (tank, 2 side panels, headlamp ears, fork shrouds, headlight) plus a few black parts for £380, including fitting my decals and clear-coating all the green. The budget simply wouldn't run to candy. You would need to be very familiar with old Honda's to spot the difference. I am very pleased with it.
I'm going down a similar route Roy, my painter has quoted £400 for the same job. Having read Menno's article on Candy paints, the cost plus the difficulty and expense of having any future repairs done has scared me off. Hopefully I'll be as happy as you with end result. Great thread on the rebuild BTW.
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« on: February 28, 2017, 06:12:41 PM »
Thanks everyone for the positive and friendly comments.
My painter has asked me for the paint code for Candy Bacchus Olive. Is it possible to get it somewhere or is there a recipe for that colour that he can use?
Also, the tank on my bike is 2 different colours, it's darker in the area inside the graphic. Just wondering if the dark area is the correct colour and the lighter parts have faded.
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« on: February 27, 2017, 09:42:27 PM »
Hi from me as well.
Candy bacchus green is a nice colour indeed.
If you want any help don't hesitate to contact me.
Menno.
Thanks. I do have a few questions but should probably start a new post. What would be the best section for that?
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« on: February 27, 2017, 09:27:48 PM »
Hi and welcome to the Forum. Some brilliant, brilliant people on here and there is no shortage of knowledge, experience and a genuine willingness to help other Honda Folk. I am also a member on some Triumph Forums, but this one is the best one by miles.
If look at Roy Hall's post from a year or so ago.....just click on his 'Profile' then his 'Posts' - you'll be able to follow the saga of his CB350 Four. Roy's bike is an absolute stonker - it's even the same colour as yours and although he did a complete rebuild, I'm sure that you'll find lots of stuff of interest to you and hopefully it will inspire you to achieve a bike as nice as Roy's.
We like photos on here so don't be afraid of posting them !
Thanks for that. I'll take a look Roy's post, I just started stripping it down this evening so should be a useful read.
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« on: February 27, 2017, 12:02:06 AM »
Welcome to the forum of fun.
Lovely looking bike and being a bit controversial..... I like that colour of candy green, it goes with the bike and the period. I would respray it the same colour.
Dave
That was my intention Dave, I want to keep it as original looking as possible plus I also like the colour.
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« on: February 26, 2017, 08:24:16 PM »
Thanks Trigger, Mike & John.
The pictures flatter the paintwork, it's quite rough when seen up close.
I'll keep you updated with pictures as work progresses.
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« on: February 26, 2017, 07:48:48 PM »
Hello to all forum members, I'm looking forward to being involved in the community.
I've just bought my first Honda, a 1974 CB350F in Candy Bacchus Olive. It was imported in 1980 and featured in the book "The Essential Buyers Guide to Honda SOHC Fours by Peter Henshaw.
According to the PO it is mostly original and unrestored, although the handlebars, mirrors and shock absorbers are not standard. It still has the original factory 4/4 exhausts although number 4 has had a few minor repairs and could probably do with replacing, if I can find one. The chrome is all original and in good condition but the paintwork is badly sun damaged and I am having it professionally resprayed. I did think about keeping it original but I just couldn't live with it.
Feedback and comments are most welcome.
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