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NOMORE4s4ME
06-08-2009, 07:12 PM
Anyone know where to get the frame paint for the XB besides AmericanSportBike? Would a dealer carry it? Is there a specific/common color that matches it that would be carried at an auto parts store?

dave_xb12r
06-08-2009, 07:20 PM
I'd like to know as well so I can paint my rear axle sliders

sedars
06-08-2009, 08:19 PM
I can work a paint code for that, i'm assuming you mean the dark grey??

dave_xb12r
06-08-2009, 08:43 PM
Thats the one I'm talking about. Thanks sedars!

NOMORE4s4ME
06-08-2009, 08:45 PM
Yeah, that would be great! Thanks!

Stevenc150
06-09-2009, 02:25 AM
Would a dealer carry it?Yes they do. But sounds like Sedars got it taken care of.

onelogue
06-09-2009, 06:39 AM
I actually saw some touch up paint for the Buell frames at the HD shop a month or two ago so Im sure you could get ahold of it. Probably not ideal for painting big parts.

sedars
06-09-2009, 12:44 PM
No, you would not want the touch up paint, and depending which brand they use you are going to have a hard time finding the code, could be 3M, PPG, keystone, there are several brands.

sedars
06-09-2009, 12:47 PM
Ok, got it we use PPG at our shop, our computer reads that code as "Carbon Black" which is paint code DBC-9700-enjoy!!

NOMORE4s4ME
06-09-2009, 08:20 PM
PPG? What is that? And how could I get that in a spray?

Thanks by the way!

sedars
06-09-2009, 09:44 PM
well, if you are going to attempt to get it and do it on your own then you need to contact a auto body repair shop who shoots PPG and get the color, activator, clear, and hardener. PPG is a brand of paint, like dupont or 3M. You could probably buy it online but it might be better to walk into a car shop and just ask!! Let me know

NOMORE4s4ME
06-10-2009, 03:03 PM
Good idea. Thanks.

TechMagic
06-10-2009, 03:49 PM
Pittsburgh Plate Glass (PPG)

They're headquartered in Pittsburgh, cool building,(I went to school downtown)
http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y156/xscifigodx/pittsburghPPG.jpg

Looks like a glass castle, makes for cool effects depending on time of day.
http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y156/xscifigodx/project-building-ppg.jpg

Courtyard in summer:
http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y156/xscifigodx/ANB1959.jpg

Ice skating in winter:
http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y156/xscifigodx/ppg_building_pittsburgh.jpg

in a scene in Inspector Gadget:
http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y156/xscifigodx/gadget1.jpg

There ya go, little trivia for ya. Get the ladies ;)

jasoncummings64
02-22-2011, 03:45 PM
what wrong with the touch up cans from asb? not good? why not? i was gna order one this week

konarider94
02-22-2011, 03:59 PM
i used a can from asb to paint my seat rails and tail piece. it matches the frame perfectly. it is not the same color as the swingarm fyi.

Riderdie
02-22-2011, 04:09 PM
I used asb's factory graphite frame paint last year and it worked pretty good.

I'm the only one that knows it's there.
It doesn't have the shine that the factory powdercoat does

konarider94
02-22-2011, 04:15 PM
It doesn't have the shine that the factory powdercoat does

i sprayed clear over my seat rails and it gave it a nice shine. i just used a can of lacquer based clear as i think thats what the pain it.