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Started by musicman, July 29, 2012, 02:46:20 PM

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musicman

My bike is missing the chin spoiler, Airtech Streamlining makes a new one, so next pay day I've been thinking about buying it, the more I look at the bike the more I think it looks odd without that spoiler on the front, didn't mind it when I first bought it. But I'm financially.... tight at the moment (bought more stuff for my Suzuki, a new exo1000 helmet, and a tank bag for the FJ), and can't afford to take it to a body shop for color matching paint, anyone know where I can buy a pre-mixed aerosol can perhaps? I'd coat it in 2k clear and everything, so it wouldn't be too terrible of a finish. Planning to paint it white, color code for that?

Thanks in advance!  :good2:
-Steven

1985 FJ1100
1979 GS550E cafe project
2013 NC700X, 78mpg! Adventure project

DailyDriver

Hi Musicman. You play?

I've had some good results with ColorRite paint. A bit expensive though. They can color match your paint scheme no problem. Good luck.
http://colorrite.com/
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aviationfred

You can get the color codes in the "Running Problems" Thread on this site. Take the color codes to an O'Rielly's auto parts store, that has a paint department and they can match the paint for you. For about $25.00 they will mix a small amount of paint, reducer, and hardner. They also have an aerosol spray pack that will work to spray the paint.
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jvb_ca

This is what I did when I re-built/repaired my chin fairing. Is not a rattle can paint, but if you or anyone you know is handy with a spray gun, this is a cheaper alternative to going the whole route of the original tri-color(pearl) paint. Was a bit of work but well worth it. Especially if you are starting with a new clean slate.

http://www.fjowners.com/index.php?topic=3558.msg32571#msg32571

Cheers...Jake
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