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Offline bcrockett

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1976 cb550 paint question
« on: November 04, 2011, 08:07:10 PM »
I have a very nice 1976cb550 in candy garnet brown.  The bike is in excellent near stock condition.  I want to maintain stock appearance.  Due to some recent scratches on the right side cover, I need to have some paint work done.  The tank is in very good good condition, both paint and decals.  I have noticed that the side cover is a rusty brown whereas I notice no rust tint on the tank.  The colors are close but different.  Is this how it came from factory?
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Offline bender01

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Re: 1976 cb550 paint question
« Reply #1 on: November 04, 2011, 08:17:11 PM »
The brown faded on the tanks on some ive seen.  Can you post pics with photo bucket for all to see?
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Offline CoachDoc

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Re: 1976 cb550 paint question
« Reply #2 on: November 04, 2011, 08:22:45 PM »
The tanks  get exposed to direct sunlight so thet do fade faster than the covers. Also, the covers may have been replaced at some point. I returned a lot of the color to my tank with lots of hand buffing and a good quality wax. Nice to see you pursuing a stock restore.


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Offline morepower4me

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Re: 1976 cb550 paint question
« Reply #3 on: November 05, 2011, 12:52:11 PM »
Has anyone found a match for this Brown?

I have a great tank and want to paint my fiberglass tail to be close... but have no idea where to start.
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Offline CoachDoc

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Re: 1976 cb550 paint question
« Reply #4 on: November 05, 2011, 01:19:04 PM »
Quote from: morepower4me on November 05, 2011, 12:52:11 PM
Has anyone found a match for this Brown?

I have a great tank and want to paint my fiberglass tail to be close... but have no idea where to start.

Try Colorite. They can make a paint kit to match stock. Pricey, though.
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Offline Gordon

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Re: 1976 cb550 paint question
« Reply #5 on: November 05, 2011, 01:40:27 PM »
Quote from: morepower4me on November 05, 2011, 12:52:11 PM
Has anyone found a match for this Brown?

I have a great tank and want to paint my fiberglass tail to be close... but have no idea where to start.

http://www.vintagehondapaint.com/SITE/VINTAGEHONDAPAINT.html

Candy Garnet Brown
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Offline bcrockett

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Re: 1976 cb550 paint question
« Reply #6 on: July 22, 2012, 10:22:19 PM »
Try rs paint
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