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Technical => Recommended Services => Topic started by: guest833 on December 17, 2009, 03:19:30 PM

Title: Who to get paint from for silver xbr?
Post by: guest833 on December 17, 2009, 03:19:30 PM: I have tried some places including motorbikepaints.co.uk

I have a 1988 xbr in max silver metallic code NH132M

They know it's off the xbr and also a Goldwing but have no paint formula to make up the paint- great!!

Can anyone recommend anyone?

Thanks
Title: Re: Who to get paint from for silver xbr?
Post by: crackedhead on December 20, 2009, 11:02:06 PM: Try paints4u.com - telephone 01724 854916.

They were very helpful and made me up a paint kit for my (red) XBR.

Good luck.
Title: Re: Who to get paint from for silver xbr?
Post by: guest833 on December 21, 2009, 09:18:54 PM: cheers- i'll give em a go
Title: Re: Who to get paint from for silver xbr?
Post by: guest833 on December 22, 2009, 01:32:06 PM: Here's paint4u's reply-

"It doesn't look like we have a formulation for this colour on any of our
systems. Sorry we couldn't be of more help on this occasion."

Maybe if i ask them for the same paint on another occasion they will be able to help?..........

Needless to say i am still after the paint
Title: Re: Who to get paint from for silver xbr?
Post by: Sprunghub on December 22, 2009, 04:11:32 PM: RS Motorbike Paint any good ? I've had good service from them.
http://motorbikepaint.co.uk/
Title: Re: Who to get paint from for silver xbr?
Post by: themoudie on December 22, 2009, 11:26:44 PM: Aye simmo,

Use this URL: NH132M (http://www.bike-paint.co.uk/honda%202001.htm)

Scroll down the list until you reach the listing for the 2001 - GL1500C. You will see as the last entry in the listing for this motorcycle, that the secondary colour "Max Silver Metallic" is the same code as that you have given. You can access the prices and mail order from the menu on the left-hand side of the screen.

I have no experience or dealing with this company, so don't know if they are trading or if their prices are reasonable. This is their contact address copied from the website:

Bike-Paint.co.uk
63 Oak Lodge Tye
Chelmsford
Essex
CM1 6GY

All the best and I hope this helps you in your search for paint.

My regards, Bill.
Title: Re: Who to get paint from for silver xbr?
Post by: guest833 on December 23, 2009, 10:08:20 AM: Quote from: Sprunghub on December 22, 2009, 04:11:32 PM
RS Motorbike Paint any good ? I've had good service from them.
http://motorbikepaint.co.uk/

Thanks- but that is who i said i had tried?! :-\
Title: Re: Who to get paint from for silver xbr?
Post by: guest833 on December 23, 2009, 10:18:24 AM: Quote from: themoudie on December 22, 2009, 11:26:44 PM
Aye simmo,

Use this URL: NH132M (http://www.bike-paint.co.uk/honda%202001.htm)

Scroll down the list until you reach the listing for the 2001 - GL1500C. You will see as the last entry in the listing for this motorcycle, that the secondary colour "Max Silver Metallic" is the same code as that you have given. You can access the prices and mail order from the menu on the left-hand side of the screen.

Looks like i'm in like Flynn!! Thanks loads
I think i may have bought off them last year. How much paint do i need to spray all but the tank on an xbr? i.e. side panels, rear panel, seat cowling, grab handle and mudguard?
Cheers
Title: Re: Who to get paint from for silver xbr?
Post by: guest833 on December 23, 2009, 11:29:06 AM: AAAARRRGGGHHH!!!

www.bike-paints have it on there site but can't make it!!

I can get it from www.colorrite.com in the US but i would have to call the police as i would be robbed blind!!

Any more ideas re where to get this elusive paint?
Title: Re: Who to get paint from for silver xbr?
Post by: guest833 on December 23, 2009, 12:05:07 PM: Way Hay!!!!!!

It's all over!!!

http://www.bikecolours.com/ Got the colour, got the code, making it up and sending it

Cheers all
Title: Re: Who to get paint from for silver xbr?
Post by: themoudie on December 23, 2009, 09:59:13 PM: Aye simmo,

Hope the application goes well and you achieve the finish you would like. Sorry my lead didn't work out! Bit of a scunner.

My regards, Bill.
Title: Re: Who to get paint from for silver xbr?
Post by: guest833 on December 23, 2009, 11:01:49 PM: Nay bother- it was a good spot within the site

Cheers

By the way- want to buy a silver xbr?

John
Title: Re: Who to get paint from for silver xbr?
Post by: themoudie on December 24, 2009, 12:22:27 AM: Aye simmo,

8 in the 'collection'! Looking to offload at least 1, so "Thanks", but "No thanks". :)

My regards, Bill.
Title: Re: Who to get paint from for silver xbr?
Post by: Sprunghub on December 24, 2009, 01:31:57 PM: Quote from: Simmo on December 23, 2009, 11:01:49 PM
Cheers
By the way- want to buy a silver xbr?
John

Someone might ::) but pre-painted up :-\ at pre-painted up price to make a 'special' from.
Missed a silver one at Malvern a few weeks ago, but wouldn't want to pay a premium price for a premium finish bike to start messing with. Having said that, I appreciate, real 'appreciation' is in adding value ;)
Title: Re: Who to get paint from for silver xbr?
Post by: guest833 on December 25, 2009, 10:02:54 AM: I buy xbr's as a hobby and get a mate to do any spray work. I got a silver tank in good nick and will be getting the rest sprayed to match with the paint i located eventually. It is a 1987 bike when, to the perfectionist, the silver was only on the 1988 bikes- if people are that bothered- don't buy it!!
I spend hours and hours on them and i am addicted to the use of copper grease. I know whoever gets them will get a good bike having been over with a fine toothcomb and ready to jump on. If i make £100-£150 great- if not - so what. Probably about a £1 an hour!!

I'll stick it on the forum before i evil bay it

Cheers and Happy Christmas :)