red paint codes wanted

hi all i have a 1982 xj 550 seca an american import to the uk and i need to paint it , my problem is i cant find the color code here in the uk , can anyone help me with a color code for it what will match it to a uk code, or a color code for a uk paint of a similar color hope someone can help .

andy

 

Information overload hour has paint codes

 

seen it but need a uk code

 

Then wouldn't it be "Bloody Red"?

 

I doubt you will ever find it - my best suggestion would be to get hold of a tail fairing or side panel in the colour you're trying to replicate and take it to a local paint shop to match. Ebay Germany has lots of bits if ebay UK is no good.

 

Len would be the best choice, but I believe all his chemical shipments are confined to the states.

This may not help on the actual code you are looking for, but maybe you can find what you want here.

http://www.rsbikepaint.com/en-us/colours.php

One problem I see with their product is they seem to be offering a lacquer clear coat, which will not hold up to gasoline.

And, just a word of caution. Almost all of the two and three part paints require a fresh air respirator as the chemicals used are extremely toxic. So, a100man suggestion of having it matched and then painted by a local shop may be your best bet.

 

this site might help www.motorcyclespareparts.eu

 

sorry this is it www.motorcyclespareparts.eu/yamaha-parts/color-codes.aspx

 

hi many thanks for the replies, have research yam codes and cant get a match in the uk. rs paints i can get but expensive in the uk and for them to post to me is more than the cost of the paint . will take a panel into my local paint supplier and see if i can match it up (will take my glasses as i am 55 my eyes aren't that good ) if i get a match will let you all know . then just got to sort the decals ,

thanks .

andy

 

Andy

Assuming you are trying to replicate the UK look then I have seen full decal sets on ebay for about 60 quid.

 

ah.. actually £70..
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/YAMAHA-X...592330?hash=item21119f970a:g:aGoAAOxyTkJSTAqr

 

hi thanks seen the decals but want to keep it as origanal as poss need the silver and black ones ,still no joy with paint codes .

andy

 

Are you doing a full repaint? Paint fades over time, which means color matching suggested above maybe a better option.

 

So you're rebuilding it to US spec? As far as I know in UK we only got red and black and the decals are the same for both.

 

the color of this xj750 seca in my avatar is Rustoleum gloss enamel "Regal Red" and
comes close to the stock red. In a rattlecan but with practise it can come out pretty nice.