What would DTT Do: CB360 Paint Scheme

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mattfeet

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Ok, so I bought that old Honda. Thread Here The paint on the tank is in fantastic condition (save for that one dent). Now, I also recently bought some side covers in the correct matching color. However, they're faded and don't match well:

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The sidecovers faded to a teal-ish color and don't match the tank anymore. I have a buddy who works at an auto-body shop who is willing to repaint all painted parts for $150.00. The only issue is, the paint-code is old and he cannot get an exact match, which means the sidecovers may not be *quite* right if I were to do them alone. My conundrum is:

1.) Do I leave it as-is, pocket $150.00, and be ok with how it is
2.) Paint just the sidecovers and risk that they don't match well
3.) Paint the entire bike the closest match of blue that we can find
4.) Paint the entire bike new formula red (same color as my S2000)

#4 was my original intention on the old bike since it was in awful shape anyways. However, the new bike is MINT, and Im having a hard time changing colors to something different from original. The bike would look sick either color, the red would be my preference, but I also like the idea of a mint (nearly all) original bike.

Red cafe'd Honda for reference:
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^I would also paint the headlight bucket and stub the front fender like that bike, regardless of paint color.

Hrmph.
 
I don't know how much the shades of blue differ in real life, but in the picture they don't look THAT bad. Plus, the blue CB360s look cool, and $150 is plenty of spending money to be used on other stuff. I like option 1, especially if the paint isn't too bad
 
They're off just enough to piss me off! LOL They're a good bit more turquoise than the original blue color.

-Matt
 
I'm one of those guys that feels that if you've got a survivor - a bike that's as close to original as yours, it deserves to be brought back to stock. You do have that nasty dent which would be nice to fix but that means you'll have to repaint.

There's a couple of options you may not have considered. There's a place on the net that mixes all the old Honda paint colours. You simply have to choose the model and year of your bike and then choose the name of the colour of your bike. The 360 came in a number of different blues depending on the year it was manufactured. Here's the link.

http://www.vmrpaints.com/honda-cb.html

However, that means that your tank decals would be gone. That's where these guys come in:

http://kz900.com/decals-hon.html

If they don't have your original decals, no one will - but it's worth a look through their pages. There's a detailed photo of every decal set. You'll probably be able to find the set that matches yours there. I bought a set for my CB550 Super Sport. I've still got the original ones on my bike so I'm able to compare original to the new ones and they are identical in every way. These guys are the real deal. These are not cheap decals. They are done just like the original. I also found a complete set of warning stickers ( you know, helmet hook, load limitations, be good to nature sticker on the gas filler door, etc.) and they're all exactly like the original as well. So next winter when I get the bike repainted, I'll be able to put all the original stripes and stickers back on her.
 
Your side covers and your tank are both blue but Hondas came in all kinds of blues -

Candy Blue
Candy Empire Blue
Candy Grandeur Blue
Candy Imperial Blue
Candy Polaris Blue
Candy Sapphire Blue
Candy Riviera Blue
Candy Sirus Blue

That's about half the list.
You probably have a tank from one year and side covers from another and they are different paint codes. Close but not exact. Have a look at my previous post. It should get you going in the right direction.
 
Nah, the bike is a title and original 1976 which came in Candy Sapphire Blue. The sidecovers are also off of a 1976 model, verified by a picture of the title of the bike they were parted out from. I popped an emblem off of a sidecover, and the paint behind the emblem matched perfectly. :)

-Matt
 
Well VMR paints makes Candy Sword Blue. That's the color of my 550 Super Sport. The code is PB7. I say restore it.
 
They also make the Candy Sapphire Blue, according to that website you posted. May as well use the original color!
 
I'd say either paint the covers to match the tank, or just leave it. It looks totally fine. (Not to mention, hopefully your leg is gonna be covering most of the time!)
 
A bike can be restored many times, but it can only be original once.

The plastic pieces tend to fade with age more than the metal painted pieces with just about any candy color. Leave it alone. If it is all original paint, it's much classier that even the most accurate re-paint. That dent can be fixed without damaging the paint. It's tricky, but I have fixed such dents using a bit of pressure inside the tank and other manipulations. Even refrigerant can be used to pop out a dent.

http://youtu.be/y9OGa9vB42Q
 
Matt, you know my feeling...let it look Old" but original.

Have you priced the Candy Sapphire Blue paint. Primer, base coat and Blue paint come out to nearly $300 for a pint of each. A good painter will charge about the same. That's expensive for this, unless you have lot's of extra money.
Not for nothing, but many here spend a bit of $ trying to get that clean, but distressed and aged look on new parts.

Your bike will look it's age, but as a well kept example of a rider.

Tghat's my goal, not a showroom new bike, just a well preserved and ridden example of the genre.
 
I think Im going to have my buddy paint the sidecovers to match better initially and do a color change next winter.

-Matt
 
AlphaDogChoppers said:
A bike can be restored many times, but it can only be original once.

The plastic pieces tend to fade with age more than the metal painted pieces with just about any candy color. Leave it alone. If it is all original paint, it's much classier that even the most accurate re-paint. That dent can be fixed without damaging the paint. It's tricky, but I have fixed such dents using a bit of pressure inside the tank and other manipulations. Even refrigerant can be used to pop out a dent.
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The video was pretty cool. Would probably try that on my truck. Don't think it will work on that irritatingly small but noticeable dent in my bike tank though.
 
velocity stacks or pods and a relocated battery? then there are no side covers to clash with and you keep your mint tank. keep the side covers and battery box for when you sell.
 
It is a Honda CB360, not a rare bike by any stretch. That blue is a great color - my vote is to keep it blue.

I found an absolutely mint red CB360 tank on eBay two years ago for $80 shipped that included a just about perfect non locking gas cap. Didn't use it, I got my bike painted by a friend.

I would paint it yourself. It isn't hard to do any doesn't cost that much. It is fun and you will be able to boast that much more when the bike is done and not freak out that much when you scratch it later on.

Take the tank to your local auto paint store and have them shoot it to get the color match. You should be able to get the blue paint in a name brand for under $80 a pint. Red is generally the most expensive color.

If you have even a medium size compressor, you can buy a touch-up gun for $25 and a inline water filter for $6. A face mask is a must ($25-30). A pint of paint will allow you to sand it off and start over a few times while you perfect your craft.

I just made a similar post here - http://grassrootsmotorsports.com/forum/sprockets/state-of-diy-paint/61090/page1/
 
I actually have two sets, already. Im going to drop the spare sidecovers and the headlight bucket off today for paint. Im going to be keeping the bike blue for now.

-Matt
 
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