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Looking for a GOOD paint guy

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850GT_Rider

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Anyone had any direct experience with a good paint guy in the Milwaukee area? Not looking for real heavy custom paint, just good basics.
 
when you say basics, are you talking a solid color or multicolor paint scheme? Or are thinking flames, scallops or pinstriping?

I worked at a paint shop that specialized in custom work. Always hated when some one said "I want somthing basic," and left it at that. :p
 
More or less two-color stock pattern, slightly different colors, separated by the thin gold pinstriping. Will need to do some color matching, using a couple of pieces I already have. Very close to the stock deep red / burgundy combination that was available on the 80 GS850
 
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I think Rustybronco knows a guy that has the exact mix codes and paint label from a can of that deep burgundy.......Oh yeah..he does!!!
 
Neither color is exactly the factory colors. The burgundy is close, but not close enough. The lighter red is a little farther off.

I'll get some pics up, hopefully this evening.
 
So you want to keep the slightly off colors? If you just have some chucks of paint to match I guess the paint shop can scan them, but posting online wont help as it will look different on every single computer looking at them on here.
 
There's a guy on here that started his own paint shop.... NVR2OLD maybe is his handle. His stuff looks good. Not sure where he's based but I know it's not near me..! :D
 
The paint mix and label i referred to came from a scan of the original deep burgundy metallic..I am poaitive it is a match...if youre interested.
 
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Here's the color scheme I'm heading toward.

I've got tank, side covers and tail piece painted like this. Want to do the front fender, fairing, hard bags and truck all to match
 
wisgolfer59 said:
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Here's the color scheme I'm heading toward.

I've got tank, side covers and tail piece painted like this. Want to do the front fender, fairing, hard bags and truck all to match
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Is the gold painted, pinstriped, or gold leaf and clear? :-s
 
I'd be glad to do your paint. You can check out some of my work at www.meticulouspaint.com. Feel free to PM me here or contact me through the site. I live in Spokane, WA..but shipping parts is reasonable through USPS.

Larry
 
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