Paint codes and where to source

[95bhp]

I'm looking for some help. I have a 2002 blue FZS600 and need some paint.

Searching through this site I've found this information regarding paint codes.

"Fazer 2002 blue colour code.

DPBMC 0564

Deep purplish blue metallic C"

Can someone confirm this is definitely the code I need and possibly suggest a supplier?

I ask because I went into halfords today to get it mixed and they told me the closest code they have is DPBMU.

I need some informative help.

Thanks,

95BHP

[darrsi]

http://foc-u.co.uk/?topic=34.0

[95bhp]

Thanks for the link. That's where I got my information from.

I'm off to google suppliers again but any pointers would be great.

Thanks again,

95bhp

[darrsi]

The exact help you need has been mentioned on this very site before, just need to find it.   

[darrsi]

http://www.rsbikepaint.com/en-gb/colours.php?setlocale=true

[95bhp]

Thanks for the link. I managed to find them through Google. Is their a cheaper option? Undercoat, yamaha colour and gloss coat is £53 for 500ml of paint. I thought I'd be around £25-30.

Not trying to be lazy but my PC has broken down and the phone is selective in its search.

[darrsi]

I can't find too much info on bike specific paint, and it's not something i've ever done before myself so maybe someone else could point you in the right direction?

[95bhp]

Thanks for all your help.

24 hours later and I've found a supplier for £42 delivered, so that's a bit more acceptable.

Cheers,

95bhp

[Bias]

I always use Paint4u. Always matched whether car or bike and a decent service as well.
I'm waiting for an order ATM to match my SV lowers and I've no doubt it will

http://www.paints4u.com/AutoColours.aspx

Good luck

[ajmes1]

highly recommend http://www.autopaint-pro.co.uk/ for paint, great service and an almost perfect match at a pretty reasonable price.


Used them when i had my fairing re-sprayed.

[95bhp]

Thanks for the links.

I've been in touch with a couple of different suppliers resulting in mixed information (what's new??).

Ok, so two suppliers say the paints a three part concoction. 1st part is a specific base coat needed to complete paint colour. 2nd part main colour. 3rd part clear coat.

Three other suppliers have said its a two part paint. 1st part is complete colour. 2nd part is clear coat.

I've decided to try one of the two part formulations. I'll test it on some hard luggage that I'm wanting to colour code to the bike.

95bhp

PS, I'd be interested to hear from a professional spray painter if theirs one on here.

[ajmes1]

When I had my yellow fairing done it came as a 2 part, the base was the colour and then the second was a kind of pearlescent overcoat. It's going to be re-done eventually with just the base to match the tank better, as it looks too washed out now with the second layer on and it bugs me.


It may be worth just trying the base colour first before adding on the extra layer.


I believe (and i'm no pro painter) that all spraying work should have the lacquer (clear coat) applied after painting anyway, to protect the paintwork.

[95bhp]

Ajmes1,

Thanks for the input. 

It seams some suppliers are selling the dbpmc As you state a base colour then a pearlescent then clear coat. Some are selling complete colour in one tin and clear coat to finish.

I'll either test it on the underside of the belly pan to see how close the one part colour actually is. Most of my plastics need some sort of work because of previous owners over zealous use of torque wrenches when tightening bolts. So I'm trying to find as good a match as possible for the least amount of £££'s because I'll need to order a few tins to keep the colour consistent throughout the plastics.

I've my fingers crossed for a few nice days so I can get my second hand hard panniers colour coded to the bike before storing them over the winter.

I'll report back as soon as I can but it will depend on weather and family commitments.

[ajmes1]

I believe the cost of the paint I bought was about £25 delivered from the above website for 100ml of each stage coat (the guy who painted it had lacquer already).

As to what 100ml gets you, it was enough to sufficiently paint the front fairing (fox eye) with a bit to spare.

[95bhp]

I should have plenty then. I've 400ml.

Thanks,

Mark

[tweetytek]

I believe the cost of the paint I bought was about £25 delivered from the above website for 100ml of each stage coat (the guy who painted it had lacquer already).

As to what 100ml gets you, it was enough to sufficiently paint the front fairing (fox eye) with a bit to spare.

I dropped my bike t'other week, fairing needs repair n spray on l/h side. You mention 100ml was enough to spray a front fairing? was that one thin coat?

which paint did you use from autopaint - I cant find a link to a colour match , just the Aermacchi HD paints ?? got a link plz mate?

[ajmes1]

http://www.autopaint-pro.co.uk/yamaha-motorcycle-paint-97-c.asp


It was enough for a couple of coats I believe, it was a friend who sprayed it and he reckoned it was sufficient.


You need to know the name of the colour, for example mine was reddish yellow cocktail (yellow in english!). You can use the forum or alternatively the colour selector on RS paints website, then just find it from the list.


If you get stuck give them a call, pretty helpful.