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philosophicalzombie · Posted: Tue Aug 24, 2021 11:50 am Post subject: Matching Mystic Red

Hey all,

I've just completed my first fiberglass fairing repair. Is there a rattle can brand/color that matches Mystic Red as closely as possible? I've heard you can get custom spray cans made. Has anyone done this? Thanks. - Blake
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Blake
Mariposa, CA

1993 K1100RS Mystic Red

Flying Duck · Posted: Tue Aug 24, 2021 12:03 pm Post subject:

Yes. Find somebody who uses the PPG (Pittsburg Paints) paint matching computer.

Do it locally and take them a side cover to match.
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93 LT (x2)
94 RS
86-97 K75F(K75/100/1100 Frankenbrick)
86 K75C w/paralever, hi perf cams,TURBO!
91 & 92 K75Ss
91 K1
86 custom K100
14 WR250R
IBA #17739 (SS1K, BBG, 50CC)
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philosophicalzombie · Posted: Tue Aug 24, 2021 12:48 pm Post subject:

Thanks. I've decided to try this method. At $40 inc s/h from Germany it seems like a good deal.

https://colorndrive.com/en/touch-up-paint/bmw-motorcycle-mystic-red-met-323,13161/details
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Blake
Mariposa, CA

1993 K1100RS Mystic Red

Flying Duck · Posted: Tue Aug 24, 2021 2:58 pm Post subject:

Be sure to report back here on how it turns out.
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93 LT (x2)
94 RS
86-97 K75F(K75/100/1100 Frankenbrick)
86 K75C w/paralever, hi perf cams,TURBO!
91 & 92 K75Ss
91 K1
86 custom K100
14 WR250R
IBA #17739 (SS1K, BBG, 50CC)
Buy parts HERE

Jim · Posted: Sat Aug 28, 2021 1:32 am Post subject: Touch up paint

Blake - thanks for the link!

Yes - please let us know how that works out for you.
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Jim
1997 K1100LTSE 94,000 - still has gremlins!
1995 R100RT Classic 16,650 crashed - repaired!
1992 K75RTP 46,000

"We shall not all die, but we shall all be changed."

Grunter · Posted: Sat Aug 28, 2021 4:30 am Post subject: Restoration

I am restoring the fairing off a BMW R1100RS and had to match in the current paint colour which after 27 years has faded and I didn't want the fairing to have 'the original colour as it was and the tank to be miss-matched.

We have the same or similar computerised paint matching technology here and they made a superb job of getting it absolutely accurate. We have a paint shop nearby who will mix either enough for a rattle can or for a power spray gun.

Don't forget if you spray over 'raw' or new fibreglass you should used a plastic primer that will act like an etch primer and resist the paint lifting later.
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1997 K1100LT
1994 R1100RS