Candy Ruby Red perfect match

bc17a

bc17a

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Well, after having good luck painting my cars spoiler with Duplicolor touch-up paint and automotive clear urethane I decided to use it on the 70. I found a few colors that were close to the original and picked the one I liked best. I was pleasantly surprised to discover that over the right silver base the red I found matches the original Honda Candy Ruby Red perfectly. I painted the headlight bucket to compare it to a spot under the seat, see picture. In the sun or under fluorescent lighting the color is dead on. The silver is BGM0508 Ultra Silver Metallic and the red is BGM0509 Dark Cherry Metallic (3 light coats). Haven’t cleared the light bucket yet but after I finish restoring it I will post some better pictures.


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hornetgod

hornetgod

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I'm a big fan of Candy Ruby Red myself. Here's a picture of my HK1.
 

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bc17a

bc17a

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HG,
If mine looks half that nice when I get done it will be in my living room. Nice Job on that one!
 
Teamfour

Teamfour

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I love CRR as well. Here is my frame next to an OEM headlight bucket. Sssshhhh...don't tell anyone the frame is powdercoated. :)

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CMill303

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"The silver is BGM0508 Ultra Silver Metallic and the red is BGM0509 Dark Cherry Metallic (3 light coats)."

Are those duplicolor number's? I was just looking to figure this out as well and if they are you just saved me about $40 and a few hours.
 
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myvega

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Man, if my bikes looked that good I'd be afraid to ride 'em. I'd probably just sit in the garage lookin' at it all day.
 
bc17a

bc17a

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If you are going to paint the headlight bucket just remember to use a sealer primer because Duplicolor is lacquer and will react to the plastic... don't ask me how I know! Another reason to use light coats and let them dry thoroughly before re-coating.
 
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69ST

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FWIW...that's a reasonably accurate reproduction of the K1 cover. The only real difference being the stitched seams. OEM covers had heat-pressed (simulated) stitching on the topside, which is largely impractical to recreate.
 
hornetgod

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racerx said:
FWIW...that's a reasonably accurate reproduction of the K1 cover. The only real difference being the stitched seams. OEM covers had heat-pressed (simulated) stitching on the topside, which is largely impractical to recreate.
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I'm happy with the stitched seams. The seat is the closest reproduction K1/HK1 I've seen.
 
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DFull

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racerx said:
FWIW...that's a reasonably accurate reproduction of the K1 cover. The only real difference being the stitched seams. OEM covers had heat-pressed (simulated) stitching on the topside, which is largely impractical to recreate.
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It looks good but also the rear is a lot taller/higher than stock. Honda had them tapered off toward the rear and they are only about an inch plus a half from the trim to top at the "HONDA" logo.
 
tom0762

tom0762

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the seat looks awesome... my question is, whats the difference from this seat cover,for a k1, compared to the one you can buy from dratv,etc?
 
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David Peterson

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I just went to Advanced Auto and got the last can of the paint you recommended. I will use it to paint the battery box cover on my 1972 CL70.

Thanks,
Skipjaz
 
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