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Offline GroovieGhoulie

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Is there a place that's considered the BEST for matching factory colors?
« on: May 27, 2006, 09:04:57 PM »
Already did a search about paint, but nothing really addressed my question.

I am going to be needing two tanks painted and while I am doing one in "Parakeet Yellow" which is a solid color and should be easy to match, or at least get close, i am considering painting my other tank Candy Blue Green like the first-year 750s.  Even though it's not right for my model, it's probably my favorite factory color. 

Does anyone know a place out there that can match original factory colors perfectly and make it look right?  I know the "Candy' colors are unique, but there has to be someone out there that can match more than Candy Gold or Flake Orange Sunrise....

House of Kolor and Color Rite and Lubritech were brought up, but do they carry the paint so that I can just order what I need or would it need to be a custom blend, requiring exact knowledge of paint mixing?
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Re: Is there a place that's considered the BEST for matching factory colors?
« Reply #1 on: May 27, 2006, 11:49:44 PM »
I'd got to your local automotive paint supply store and take a look at some colors. You might be able to find a color that's close, or one you like better. If you can find an Honda with very good condition original paint of the color you want, you can find a shop that has a Chromavision machine. It's basically a handheld device that you hold on three different places of the painted surface, and it will give you the formula to exactly match the paint. This comes in handy because even though two different cars (or bikes)  have the same paint code, the actual color may be very different, due to variances at the different factories (or even paint batches) where the vehicles were painted. I got to use one when I was an auto painter, and it worked very well. Jimmy
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Re: Is there a place that's considered the BEST for matching factory colors?
« Reply #2 on: May 28, 2006, 01:54:10 AM »
You need to talk to Don on dondirtbiker@excite.com

He's a member here and sells kits of the early 3-part Honda colours.

He comes recommended by the guys here that have tried the paint.
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Re: Is there a place that's considered the BEST for matching factory colors?
« Reply #3 on: May 28, 2006, 02:09:01 AM »
Just e-mailed him.  I await his response.

I think a Candy Blue-Green 400 would look sweet.
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Re: Is there a place that's considered the BEST for matching factory colors?
« Reply #4 on: May 29, 2006, 11:10:31 AM »
Check out this thread.  It's very long but worth the effort...

www.sohc4.us/forums/index.php?topic=10198.msg95590#msg95590
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Re: Is there a place that's considered the BEST for matching factory colors?
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