I wouldn't have known either if I hadn't stumbled across color name/ code for an '89 Wing that was exactomento as my (Color-Rite discontinued) '82.
It's getting harder to do that though since most parts houses with fiches are updating their parts lists and deleting descriptions of discontinued items. Cheap Cycle Parts is only one I know of that hadn't updated yet (as of my last visit). On Nov 16, 10:06 pm, Kurt Nolte <[email protected]> wrote: > ... I never would have thought of that. I feel dumb now. :p > > Kurt > On Nov 16, 2012 9:58 PM, "surfswab" <[email protected]> wrote: > > > > > Easy enough to figure out. Go to Cheap Cycle Parts and look up a > > painted part for your year make and model on one of their fiches. > > Last I was there, they had color names and color codes for fuel tanks > > offered that year, even though the tanks were listed as discontinued. > > > Then take that info to Color-Rite's site and search by code and/or > > color name. It'll probly be listed as available for some other > > (newer) model bike, scooter or ATV even. Honda used pretty much same > > colors over the years, just moved them around to different models or > > categories of vehicles. > > > On Nov 16, 9:22 pm, Kurt Nolte <[email protected]> wrote: > > > I wish Color-Rite had colors for bikes older than '86 listed... > > > > Kurt > > > On Nov 16, 2012 9:20 PM, "surfswab" <[email protected]> wrote: > > > > > While you're studying up, there's something else you might want to > > > > consider in terms of paint color. > > > > > The 550 was produced for only one year (1983), so it is fairly rare, > > > > even among the other Nighthawks of that era. Dunno how collectible > > > > that makes it, but it might be a more attractive sale if you kept the > > > > color a stock one for that year. They came in Candy Presto Red > > > > (maroonish), color code R-8C-S, and Black (NH1). > > > > > Of the two, black would be cheaper and easier to apply, especially for > > > > a newb, since it the process requires one less step. The candy and > > > > metallic colors require a base coat as well as a color coat in > > > > addition to primer and clear. > > > > > On Nov 16, 7:19 pm, [email protected] wrote: > > > > > Thanks for the helpful tips. > > > > > > I'm a newbie to the whole paint shop experience. I have access to a > > > > decent compressor. I wouldn't have imagined a sprayer being that > > cheap. > > > > Didn't know there was a 2-part clear coat, that will be mandatory. I > > > > considered using the same dark blue paint as on my truck, so I would > > have > > > > some touch-up left over, but heard it would be expensive. I have lots > > of > > > > time, so that's why I'm doing research now > > > > > > All I know so far is I wouldn't want to do wood/metal restoration as > > an > > > > occupation after spending almost 5-hours stripping/scraping & sanding > > to > > > > get the tank & front fender prepped. I'm still working on the side > > panels > > > > & haven't pulled the tail-fin off yet. > > > > > > Bernie-550 > > > > > > On 11/16/12, surfswab wrote: > > > > > > I've had good results with Color-rite products. Their stuff is > > > > > factory spec and their website includes do, don't and how-to > > > > > tutorials. > > > > > > Aldo's correct about the 2-part epoxy clearcoat for gas-spill > > > > > resistance. Spray Max is touted to be one of the best in that > > > > > category. > > > > > > Links for both: > > > > >http://colorrite.com/http://www.repaintsupply.com/pd_2_part_2k_aeroso. > > .. > > > > > > You don't mention color, so I'm assuming you're thinking basic black. > > > > > If so, that's good since you won't need a color coat which will keep > > > > > the cost down. You can probly get by with one can for a tank (about > > > > > $15 I think + around $18 for clear). The color code for Honda black > > > > > is NH1. > > > > > > On Nov 16, 2:16 pm, [email protected] wrote: > > > > > > > Hi Gang, > > > > > > > Didn't get any responses trying to sell the 550 so I'm going to > > give > > > > it a badly needed paint job. > > > > > > > Last weekend I used some 'ZAR' paint remover & light sanding & the > > > > tank came out nicely. It was a relief to see it didn't have any hidden > > > > flaws. > > > > > > > I did a light coat of Rustoleum Primer, wet sanded it & added > > another > > > > coat of primer. That's gonna be it for now until warmer weather > > arrives in > > > > the Spring. This will be the first time in 4-years the bike will spend > > the > > > > winter inside since I now own something with 4-wheels. > > > > > > > I was curious if there were any types/brands of paint/clear coat > > that > > > > are of superior quality in a spray can? > > > > > > I thought a friend owned a spray gun, but found out it was borrowed > > > > from someone who is very protective of their tools. > > > > > > > Just thought I'd run it by some folks with experience. > > > > > > > Thanks- > > > > > > Bernie > > > > > > > Clean 001.jpg > > > > > > 207KViewDownload > > > > > > > Clean 002.jpg > > > > > > 203KViewDownload > > > > > > -- > > > > > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google > > > > Groups "Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!" group. > > > > > To post to this group, send email to > > [email protected]. > > > > > To unsubscribe from this group, send email to > > > > [email protected]. > > > > > Visit this group athttp:// > > > > groups.google.com/group/nighthawk_lovers?hl=en-US. > > > > > -- > > > > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google > > Groups > > > > "Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!" group. > > > > To post to this group, send email to [email protected] > > . > > > > To unsubscribe from this group, send email to > > > > [email protected]. > > > > Visit this group at > > > >http://groups.google.com/group/nighthawk_lovers?hl=en-US. > > > -- > > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > > "Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!" group. > > To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. > > To unsubscribe from this group, send email to > > [email protected]. > > Visit this group at > >http://groups.google.com/group/nighthawk_lovers?hl=en-US. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!" group. 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