bansh_88 Posted November 21, 2011 Report Share Posted November 21, 2011 I was wondering if anyone knows where to find touch-up paint online (local dealer here has none) for the Banshee frame. My '88 model Banshee's frame was painted blue from the factory and I want to touch up a few areas on it. It is my hope to find the exact factory paint somewhere, or at least the same shade of blue that they used for the frame. So does anyone know the shade of blue that they used, or a paint code or specific shade that I can search for? Also, does anyone know if Yamaha perhaps may have used that exact shade of blue on newer Banshees or motorcycles where I can cross-reference if needed in order to find this shade of paint? Any info offered to help me touch-up the frame on my 1988 Banshee would be really appreciated. Thanks guys. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zwiser Posted November 21, 2011 Report Share Posted November 21, 2011 check out advanced auto, i got the exact shape of silver there for my 99. they might have the blue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bansh_88 Posted November 23, 2011 Author Report Share Posted November 23, 2011 check out advanced auto, i got the exact shape of silver there for my 99. they might have the blue Thanks for your reply Zwiser, I appreciate it. I guess that will be my last resort if I am unable to find an official paint offering from Yamaha for my blue frame. Does anyone know where I can perhaps get info as to the actual shade of blue that Yamaha used on my frame? It would sicken me to my stomach to end up touching up my frame only to notice a clear difference in the shade between the two colors when completed. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
So Cal Suspension Posted November 23, 2011 Report Share Posted November 23, 2011 I'm not sure of a place to find an exact match either, but even if you did find the exact paint they used, keep in mind that paint fades color over time. Being that you have an 88, it might be in your best interest to try to match an aftermarket paint to the current color it is now. I can guarantee that it won't be the same color as it was from the factory. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Azryll Posted November 24, 2011 Report Share Posted November 24, 2011 http://www.colorrite.com/ has all the colors, just use the paint wizard and you'll find exactly what ya need. I'm pretty sure they are the only official manufacturer for most bike companies so they charge an arm and a leg. Its about $35 per spray can Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
So Cal Suspension Posted November 24, 2011 Report Share Posted November 24, 2011 http://www.colorrite.com/ has all the colors, just use the paint wizard and you'll find exactly what ya need. I'm pretty sure they are the only official manufacturer for most bike companies so they charge an arm and a leg. Its about $35 per spray can That's a pretty cool site. Nice post. The wizard only goes back to 1999, but I think this is the same blue... I'm not sure... http://www.colorrite.com/product/yamaha-0583-deep-purplish-blue-solid-e-dpbse-1914.cfm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bansh_88 Posted November 24, 2011 Author Report Share Posted November 24, 2011 (edited) I'm not sure of a place to find an exact match either, but even if you did find the exact paint they used, keep in mind that paint fades color over time. Being that you have an 88, it might be in your best interest to try to match an aftermarket paint to the current color it is now. I can guarantee that it won't be the same color as it was from the factory. Yea thats something to consider for sure. The good thing though is that even though its an 88, the quad has very very low use at all. It sat in a shed most of its life so its been preserved nicely. I couldnt beleive it when I went to buy it. My jaw dropped at the condition of it!! http://www.colorrite.com/ has all the colors, just use the paint wizard and you'll find exactly what ya need. I'm pretty sure they are the only official manufacturer for most bike companies so they charge an arm and a leg. Its about $35 per spray can Thanks for that link. I did look there right before I made this thread and looked through all of the blue shaded paints. But I didnt see anything for an 88 banshee though. That's a pretty cool site. Nice post. The wizard only goes back to 1999, but I think this is the same blue... I'm not sure... http://www.colorrite.com/product/yamaha-0583-deep-purplish-blue-solid-e-dpbse-1914.cfm YES, thats what I was thinking too! I actually had that page bookmarked before I read your reply. I think that this IS the correct shade for my frame. It HAS to be. Thanks! Edited November 24, 2011 by bansh_88 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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