Looking for paint

[Guest]

I have am 82 GS 1100e and I am trying to find a source for the factory paint, it is that dark red color they used on so many.

[BassCliff]

Hi,

This is all I got:

Paint Codes - Use this chart to cross-reference the Color-Rite color codes to Suzuki factory codes.
http://members.dslextreme.com/users/storagecliff1/images/suzuki2paintcodes.htm


Thank you for your indulgence,

BassCliff

[ddaniels]

Colorite is excellent paint. I highly recommend it. Be prepared to pay for it though.

[Mysuzyq]

If you do a search, someone else recently achieved a perfect colour match (Wacky I think?) to the factory maroon shade.

EDIT: Here's the thread.

http://www.thegsresources.com/_forum/showthread.php?t=160664

[Texasgs]

re

That is real close, and I think I am going to go for it. I am going to see if I can get that code mixed up in automotive acrylic enamel, which is fast becoming extinct. Possible some DuPont lacquer if there is no enamel available any more.

[Nessism]

That is real close, and I think I am going to go for it. I am going to see if I can get that code mixed up in automotive acrylic enamel, which is fast becoming extinct. Possible some DuPont lacquer if there is no enamel available any more.

Why? Those are inferior paints compared to catalyzed urethane.

[Texasgs]

Why? Those are inferior paints compared to catalyzed urethane.

Lots of reasons, the first being that Centari is one of the best paints on the planet, and even better when you add the polyurethane conversion material additive I always use with it. It is the standard the rest of the world attempts to imitate. And for the Lacquer, I love it especially when you spray a coat of clear Imron over it. Nothing inferior about either one of these routes. The gloss looks like it was dipped in liquid glass if it is sprayed by a pro.

[wacky941]

Where abouts in Texas are you?

[crazypaint]

centari and emron thats old school there lol. centari is nasty sh** lol i sprayed a boat in that and man lol thats the last time i use that heard of emron never used it tho show some pics when ya get her painted would love to see it

[Texasgs]

re

All enamel is a little sticky when you spray it, and the Centari with the polyurethane conversion material in it is tough. The Imron was designed for airliners and 600+ MPH bugs and whatever debris the jets hit, so it is about the toughest finish in the industry, it is toxic as hell to breathe, so a respirator is a must. I will post some pics when I get around to painting it. I might wait for cool weather.