rattle can color match "dark"

[tankerbutt]

OK since the plastikote GM7179 is impossible to find, I found an alternative:

I use Dupli-Color import auto spray"  Phantom Gray CC  8800954.

This is a very dark gray with metallic flake.   Almost perfect match to my '02 dark.

give it a try.

good luck!

+1

Just did my new fender in this color and it looks AWESOME, almost a perfect match

[ducrider45]

I used Krylon Satin Black then I used a metalic silver and srayed a dusting sray over the black while it was still a bit wet. The black paint absorbed the silver and left the fine metal flake on the surface of the black. It came out well. I then did a fine wet sand and hit it with a coat of Satin clear.

[ducrider45]

Here is the cowl on the bike.

[COP TZR]

so what is the preferred paint type & finish for the rearsets, top triple, headlight bucket & ring?  Flat, satin, gloss?  I need to get these few parts painted so I can re-assemble my bike.

[The Bearded Duc]

Here is the cowl on the bike.

ducrider, the bike looks amazing!! The paint job looks pretty good, I've been try to color match some parts too. Think I'm gonna try your method! 

[ducrider45]

so what is the preferred paint type & finish for the rearsets, top triple, headlight bucket & ring?  Flat, satin, gloss?  I need to get these few parts painted so I can re-assemble my bike.

I used a flat on the fender. upper/ lower triples, clutch cover and headlight ring. They kind of match the tone of the seat and belt covers(not painted in this pic). I matched the swingarm, tank and cowl to the Dark frame. I mixed it up for contrast.

[ducrider45]

ducrider, the bike looks amazing!! The paint job looks pretty good, I've been try to color match some parts too. Think I'm gonna try your method! 

Thank you. Ill see if I have any detailed pics of the paint.

[The Bearded Duc]

Thank you. Ill see if I have any detailed pics of the paint.

That'd be great, thanks! 

[ducrider45]

That'd be great, thanks! 

[ducrider45]

[scott_araujo]

Ok, the subtle metal flake Ducati log, now you're just showing off!

Seriously, very nice   I've been thinking of yanking off the decals and getting some really cool hand painted silver gothic lettering or something similar but that is really sweet.

Scott

[COP TZR]

I can't find the VHT frame paint.  I did find an appliance epoxy paint which is said to be a tougher more durable paint.  Only problem is that its a gloss black, and I want to paint my rearsets, upper triple along with my headlight bucket & ring.  I was thinking a flat finish would have more of a visual impact.  Maybe the gloss will just blend in with the frame...  

[ducrider45]

Ok, the subtle metal flake Ducati log, now you're just showing off!

Seriously, very nice   I've been thinking of yanking off the decals and getting some really cool hand painted silver gothic lettering or something similar but that is really sweet.

Scott

Thank you. I hated the stock silver letters. I wanted to keep the "ducati" on the tank, but wanted something subtle.

[COP TZR]

Thank you. I hated the stock silver letters. I wanted to keep the "ducati" on the tank, but wanted something subtle.

I like the "stealthness" of the DUCATI decal neatly hidden on the seat cowl 

[ducrider45]

Thanks. I had some small decals left over from an order. They fit perfectly in that space.