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Title: Paint code for 2004 red V11 Lemans?
Post by: dl.allen on January 20, 2015, 09:05:23 PM

Anyone point me in the right direction?  And is it clear coated?

Thanks

Title: Re: Paint code for 2004 red V11 Lemans?
Post by: smdl on January 20, 2015, 09:37:18 PM

I'll be watching for answers as I need to repair a small chip in the fender of my '03.

Cheers,
Shaun

Title: Re: Paint code for 2004 red V11 Lemans?
Post by: dilligaf on January 20, 2015, 09:43:58 PM

I don't think you or your painter are going to find a paint code for your LeMans (Most body shops will say "No problem, I''' just call the dealer".  If you believe that I highly recommend you have the shop call and get the code, isn't going to happen, before you leave anything to be painted).  I take mine to a auto body shop with a camera that will take a picture of your paint and print out a match.  :BEER:
Matt

Title: Re: Paint code for 2004 red V11 Lemans?
Post by: dsrdave on January 20, 2015, 10:12:04 PM

An automotive paint supplier can match it by camera or other ways.  Yes, it is clear coated.

Title: Re: Paint code for 2004 red V11 Lemans?
Post by: dilligaf on January 21, 2015, 05:59:41 AM

Quote from: dsrdave on January 20, 2015, 10:12:04 PM

An automotive paint supplier can match it by camera or other ways.  Yes, it is clear coated.

 :+1 Not that many body shops have the equipment but rely on the supplier.  The shop I take my stuff to is way out in the country does quit a bit of custom work and has the equipment.  :BEER:
Matt

Title: Re: Paint code for 2004 red V11 Lemans?
Post by: Cam3512 on January 21, 2015, 06:09:35 AM

When I wanted to paint a fairing to match my '14 V7 Special, I couldn't find a paint code for the NEW bike.

Not gonna happen.  Take the bike or a piece of body work to the shop so they can match it up.

Title: Re: Paint code for 2004 red V11 Lemans?
Post by: Chuck in Indiana on January 21, 2015, 06:56:18 AM

Paint supply stores have a computer that samples the paint color and spits out a formula to mix it.
(http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c294/elwood59/Lario/002-6_zps2413cead.jpg) (http://s29.photobucket.com/user/elwood59/media/Lario/002-6_zps2413cead.jpg.html)
It will be close. To get it perfect, it takes the eye of a woman and much experience to tweek it.
Old on the left, new on the right..
(http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c294/elwood59/Lario/012-2_zps67b9e7d2.jpg) (http://s29.photobucket.com/user/elwood59/media/Lario/012-2_zps67b9e7d2.jpg.html)

Title: Re: Paint code for 2004 red V11 Lemans?
Post by: jagwillie on January 21, 2015, 08:06:49 AM

RS Paints lists a base coat and a clear top coat for your bike. You can google them.
Bill Bassett