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Title: 1997 California Green Paint Color Question
Post by: Allfat on April 29, 2016, 10:15:16 AM

I am working on fixing up a wrecked 1997 California 1100, am getting down to body work and new paint. It originally had the red 2-toned color scheme, but I am not much of a fan of red motorcycles.

I saw some pics online of a green and black 2-toned, I really like that stock dark green color. Can anyone give me a lead on a color code or a similar color to that dark green? Searched a lot and can't come up with anything. Much appreciated!

Title: Re: 1997 California Green Paint Color Question
Post by: cj750 on April 29, 2016, 11:28:31 PM

I don't know the actual color code, but agree its a handsome color. FWIW, I spotted a late model F150 the other day, and was struck by the similarity to Guzzi Emerald Green. The Ford color is called Green Gem Metallic, and the paint code is W6.

(http://i.ebayimg.com/00/s/NDgwWDY0MA==/z/OWMAAOSwDNdV6fBs/$_1.JPG?set_id=880000500F)

(http://i925.photobucket.com/albums/ad100/Wheelgunner-Album/F-150/1A-1.jpg)

Title: Re: 1997 California Green Paint Color Question
Post by: oldbike54 on April 29, 2016, 11:33:04 PM

Quote from: cj750 on April 29, 2016, 11:28:31 PM

I don't know the actual color code, but agree its a handsome color. FWIW, I spotted a late model F150 the other day, and was struck by the similarity to Guzzi Emerald Green. The Ford color is called Green Gem Metallic, and the paint code is W6.

(http://i.ebayimg.com/00/s/NDgwWDY0MA==/z/OWMAAOSwDNdV6fBs/$_1.JPG?set_id=880000500F)

(http://i925.photobucket.com/albums/ad100/Wheelgunner-Album/F-150/1A-1.jpg)

 Rock bike color scheme  :thumb:

 Dusty

Title: Re: 1997 California Green Paint Color Question
Post by: Allfat on April 30, 2016, 12:26:24 PM

Quote from: cj750 on April 29, 2016, 11:28:31 PM

I don't know the actual color code, but agree its a handsome color. FWIW, I spotted a late model F150 the other day, and was struck by the similarity to Guzzi Emerald Green. The Ford color is called Green Gem Metallic, and the paint code is W6.

(http://i.ebayimg.com/00/s/NDgwWDY0MA==/z/OWMAAOSwDNdV6fBs/$_1.JPG?set_id=880000500F)

(http://i925.photobucket.com/albums/ad100/Wheelgunner-Album/F-150/1A-1.jpg)

Wow, that looks pretty close. I have been watching out on the roads for dark green colors that I like, but haven't seen that Ford one yet. Will have to look that up. Thanks for the help, and nice bike!

Title: Re: 1997 California Green Paint Color Question
Post by: Turin on April 30, 2016, 02:14:13 PM

When I did my 850T sport I went with Lotus metallic green.

(http://thumb.ibb.co/g8kByv/7718878.jpg) (http://ibb.co/g8kByv)

Title: Re: 1997 California Green Paint Color Question
Post by: LowRyter on April 30, 2016, 02:18:21 PM

I'd just go to a reputable body shop and see if the they can paint the bike.  They can find the paint code. 

By my eyes, neither the truck or the Lotus come close. 

It appears the Cal green is the same color used on the Centauro of that era.

Title: Re: 1997 California Green Paint Color Question
Post by: Tom on April 30, 2016, 07:11:22 PM

Same color combo as a '96 Cali 1100i.  Good looking.