I'm working on a 1980 GS550E project (with a Katana 750 engine swap...build thread in the projects section).
I recently found a VERY nice 1978 tank on eBay. From the pics, it looked black. When I opened the box, it looked black. As I was clay barring and waxing it, I noticed a blue tint. When I put the tail section next to it (also from a '78), it was obvious that one was blue and one was black.
The tank is a very dark, midnight blue. I believe it to be original paint. What was this color called? Is there a paint code or modern equivalent? I paid too much money for the nicest tail cowl I could find, thinking I would just run O.G. paint parts. But now I need to have the cowl painted to match the tank. Pinstripes, too, but that should be relatively easy as the're just red and gold.
I recently found a VERY nice 1978 tank on eBay. From the pics, it looked black. When I opened the box, it looked black. As I was clay barring and waxing it, I noticed a blue tint. When I put the tail section next to it (also from a '78), it was obvious that one was blue and one was black.
The tank is a very dark, midnight blue. I believe it to be original paint. What was this color called? Is there a paint code or modern equivalent? I paid too much money for the nicest tail cowl I could find, thinking I would just run O.G. paint parts. But now I need to have the cowl painted to match the tank. Pinstripes, too, but that should be relatively easy as the're just red and gold.