Topic: Tyrolene Green Metallic

[Retro Rocket]

Long shot , would anyone know the paint code for Tyrolene Green Metallic, its a CB450K3 color, i've searched but nothing so far..
Thanks

[Deltarider]

Found this in a list on a German site. Cf. http://www.rebikeling.ch/honda/farbtabelle.html

PV Tyrolean Green Metallic Custom

[Retro Rocket]

Thanks Delta, thats the bike related code for the color, i am after the actual formula {paint shop code}so i can have it mixed here in Aus.

[Deltarider]

You could ask R.H. Lacke GmbH. They are big in Germany. Here is a form for an inquiry in English. http://www.motorradlack.de/en/colour-search/

[Retro Rocket]

thats an interesting site, problem is that i can't fill in the required fields in the questionnaire because i don't have a 450, i want this color for a K2750.... I'll have a go and see what happens...

[Cabilao]

guess they will not give you the color code. This form is only to check if they have the color and then they can sell it to you. Im german and after i read the website this is what i think is the purpose of that form. But interesting website anyway. To bad i live in asia

[Deltarider]

This form is only to check if they have the color and then they can sell it to you.

Yes, can. What is wrong with that? They state it clearly.

[Dream750]

Unfortunately Honda did not publish the paint codes & and supporting formulas for their motorcycles until the early 1980’s. However, Honda did publish paint codes & formulas for their earlier automobiles, but that doesn’t help the vintage bike owners.

The Honda paint code for Tyrolean Green is: G-39MC

The Honda color code for Tyrolean Green is: PV

VMR paints has the color listed on their website:

http://www.ct70paint.com/honda-cb.html

International shipping is expensive.

[Dream750]

Retro, as another long shot ... I checked both of my early Honda automotive color chip books published by Standox. (Honda 1 and Honda 2) They do have metallic green colors shown, but I didn’t see anything close enough to Tyrolean Green that I’d call a decent match.

Honda-1 book:

[Stev-o]

Mick - where'd you see that color?

[Deltarider]

http://www.rsbikepaint.com/en-us/colours.php#makeid=61&modelid=1416
is a company in Europe. I selected Honda, CB 450 and the years 1968-75 but did not see your Tyrolean Green but... guess what (only) year is missing... yep your 1973. If not listed you can send them an e-mail from their website.

[Retro Rocket]

Unfortunately Honda did not publish the paint codes & and supporting formulas for their motorcycles until the early 1980’s. However, Honda did publish paint codes & formulas for their earlier automobiles, but that doesn’t help the vintage bike owners.

The Honda paint code for Tyrolean Green is: G-39MC

The Honda color code for Tyrolean Green is: PV

VMR paints has the color listed on their website:

http://www.ct70paint.com/honda-cb.html

International shipping is expensive.

Yes the shipping is very expensive because of the chemicals, i was quoted around $200  for VMR to send me some to Aus, thats why i am chasing the mixing code {recipe} so i can get it mixed at my end...

[Retro Rocket]

Mick - where'd you see that color?

Its a K6  CB450 color Steve, i like it....   I saw a 500 with the color, even though it is a bit faded, and liked it...

[Stev-o]

Very nice, I like the unique colors unlike everyone elses SOHC.  I'm painting my K4 Polynesian Blue for that reason. It is a K1 (European) and 450 color.

[Retro Rocket]

Very nice, I like the unique colors unlike everyone elses SOHC.  I'm painting my K4 Polynesian Blue for that reason. It is a K1 (European) and 450 color.

Me too, i have piles of boxes of parts, not complete bikes so color wise i am going with what i like, i may even try and incorporate the 450 style decals as well, i know a guy that can paint them on for me...., we'll see...

[Cabilao]

This form is only to check if they have the color and then they can sell it to you.

  What is wrong with that?

Nothing is wrong with that. just want to make it clear that they dont give you the formula. I remember that Audi had a color very near to tyrolean green in the 70`s and 80`s. maybe worth to check it.

[754]

 Looks close to the 73 CBO color for 750..

[Retro Rocket]

Looks close to the 73 CBO color for 750..

Yes close, but not close enough..... 

[bryanj]

I will say it again---THERE IS NO STANDARD COLOUR CODE FOR HONDA BIKE PAINTS---especially if its a mettallic as they are 3 pack type .

Your only option if you want a one hit paint is to find a paint shop where the mixer(human type) has a good eye and time, take in something with the colour on you want and ask him if he is willing to pee about mixing something.

By this method i got some to fill a chip in boss marron mettalic that was a mix of a honda car and a bmw car, for just a small chip and laquered over it worked but if you know where to look you can see it

[Kenzo1979]

Yeah, it's true, those old codes don't mean anything anymore.  If you have anything with the color already on it, the auto paint store can put a camera on it and try and come up with something, or just eye it up as close as possible. 

They were able to match my 350 Gentle Maroon Metallic to a 2004 VW color, some kind of Cranberry something or other;  then just added some metallic flake. 

Once you do get something mixed, just make sure you keep that code somewhere safe for the future.

[Retro Rocket]

I will say it again---THERE IS NO STANDARD COLOUR CODE FOR HONDA BIKE PAINTS---especially if its a mettallic as they are 3 pack type .

Your only option if you want a one hit paint is to find a paint shop where the mixer(human type) has a good eye and time, take in something with the colour on you want and ask him if he is willing to pee about mixing something.

By this method i got some to fill a chip in boss marron mettalic that was a mix of a honda car and a bmw car, for just a small chip and laquered over it worked but if you know where to look you can see it

Up until 1982 Honda didn't release paint codes to the public but someone may have had one resprayed or knows a shop thats done the color, thats why i am asking.
I have a local lead so i'll chase that one up and post results...

[malcolmgb]

Has it ever crossed anyone's mind that there never was a colour standard back then, just a name, a batch of paint was mixed for each production run. Just a thought 
I have spoken to RS Paints about my Emerald Green Metallic CL175, they asked me to supply my fuel tank or side covers which they would then match, sell me the paint and keep the mix on record for other people who wanted it.
Another story for you. - At a BSA Owners Club meet a line up of BSA Shooting Stars all had a number of shades of the same green, an old BSA employee standing there was asked which was correct, he said "all of them", he went on to explain when they wanted the paint the sprayer would mix it himself, by eye, to his idea of the colour.

[bryanj]

Retro, the main reason there are no codes for three pack is that you are spraying a see through colour over a mettallic base and the colour changes with every pass of the gun. Then the ammount of laquer can make an even more subtle difference

[Retro Rocket]

Retro, the main reason there are no codes for three pack is that you are spraying a see through colour over a mettallic base and the colour changes with every pass of the gun. Then the ammount of laquer can make an even more subtle difference

Yeah i know , but i have {somewhere} a recipe for the paint for Flake sunrise orange and it still gives the code or name for the silver base, and orange color and the metal flake size .... Maybe i should be clearer in my posts because i am a painter by trade, industrial mainly, so I understand the processes... I'm going to see a really good bike painter on Saturday to discuss making a color thats similar...