Topic: Frame color

[beemerbum]

What is the appropriate type of black paint for the CB 750 frame? Where can a guy get it?

[lrutt]

I've found that the Rustoleum gloss black is perfect. Not too glossy, cheap, and tough enough for frame work. Have used this on many many bikes.

[grepper]

I went with a satin black powdercoat.

[Powderman]

Most use a 55% PACCAR Black, commonly referred to as "Chassis Black". It's glossier than a satin , but less glossy than a Gloss Black would be.

[beemerbum]

Thanks for the info. I'm not wanting to powdercoat. I realize its a tough finish. However, I want to keep the VIN  plate on the headtube intact. On a Yamaha tracker I built, the plate was destroyed in the baking process of powdercoat. Fortunately, the VIN is also stamped into the headtube. It was legible (barely) under the powdercoat.

[Powderman]

Thanks for the info. I'm not wanting to powdercoat. I realize its a tough finish. However, I want to keep the VIN  plate on the headtube intact. On a Yamaha tracker I built, the plate was destroyed in the baking process of powdercoat. Fortunately, the VIN is also stamped into the headtube. It was legible (barely) under the powdercoat.

Who was the dumb ass that left the plate on there. Remove it for powder coating. It's only 2 rivits that hold it on. Unfortunately for every one of us reputable coaters out there, there are 6 hacks just destroying the business by not knowing what they are doing. 400*F should have no effect on the stamped VIN plate.

[HondaMan]

The original "look" of the frames was around 60% gloss until 1974, when it became a mild gloss finish on all of the Fours.

[BobbyR]

 +1 on Rustoleum Black. Nice color, cheap and easy to touch up.

[seanbarney41]

I have found that, if you intend to ride your bike a lot and in all weather, full gloss is the way to go.  Perhaps too shiny at first, but after several cleanings it dulls up a bit and ends up just right.

[beemerbum]

Unlike the Honda plate attached with rivets, the Yamaha has a vinyl sticker that cannot be peeled off without destroying it.

[Stev-o]

Unlike the Honda plate attached with rivets, the Yamaha has a vinyl sticker that cannot be peeled off without destroying it.

Replacements may be available ...


http://www.ebay.com/itm/PLAQUES-CONSTRUCTEUR-YAMAHA-VIN-plates-YAMAHA-/301542183527?hash=item4635509267

[70CB750]

I am very happy with Majic paint brand, sold at TSC.  I used full gloss on the frame, looks good and the quality is excellent since it is implement paint.

[Don R]

 Black Rustoleum appliance epoxy in the big spray can.