H1E Paint

[400north]

Hi Guys,

I am getting ready to paint the tins on my H1E. I was wondering if any of you out there might have a paint code for the bright red color on the tank where the kawasaki logo is applied?

I have paint for the rest of the tank that is a very close colour match.
Any insight here is greatly appreciated.

Thanks, Lou

[rz350ypvs]

I have a friend that painted his H1E himself. If no one here knows, I will email him and ask.

[mervin]

I got mine done by a painter in Vancouver, I can ask him where he got the code or if he still has it?

[400north]

Thanks to both of you for the replies. Any help would be great. Thanks

[mervin]

I left a message with the painter to call me. His problem seems to be that the original codes take some converting to deal with the new paints.

[400north]

That's ok, I am an auto body technician. I can convert the code at work. Thanks, Lou

[rz350ypvs]

The numbers I have are for Dupont paint, base clear.

I used a white foundation - code B8834

for the letters I used a mask - no decals on my tank - code F0204

The main tank burgundy/red - code B9668

The centre red is a candy, it goes on top of the white foundation - code F1846


I checked these colours more than once against original bikes and they are an excellent match, BUT, the metal flake in the paint I used is too small. I don't have a clue how you would be able to fix that? The large metal flake is available, but definitely not very common, and would require something of a custom mix.

This is what my friend e-mailed me. It looks like you need a white base to use the red candy he used. Not sure if this will help you.

[Chrome it!]

There is no "code" that would be spot on.
If you want to simulate accurately, a simple candy red tint mix over a coarse charcoal base. It could easily be mixed from any automotive paint system if the user knows the machine. I could supply materials if needed. ;D ;D ;D

[mervin]

Sounds like you have your answer, I could not get my painter on the phone.

[400north]

Thanks for your help. This should work perfect. I can cross reference all those numbers. Your friend is right about the white base. I found that on all these Kawasaki candy colours it is a good idea to start with the white base before spraying the top coats. Even on straight pearl colours it makes them stand out better.

[H2 Dude]

From Dales site

www.kawtriple.com/mraxl/paintmatch.html