Frame paint match (Silver)

[warthogcrewchief]

I have a 2005 FZ6 that I have had to do some very minor repairs on (the frame had some minor road rash). I've been looking and looking for a spray paint to match. I read about TufuJunky87's repair to his FZ. I tried out the Dupli-Color's Aluminum Engine Enamel on a test piece (a broken transmission cover for the same year...it makes a great test piece!). It was a dead ringer for the engine parts, but just a little too bright for the frame.

Tonight I found the perfect color! :rockon:

It is Dupli-Color's Stainless Steel SS100 UPC: 026916014108

After testing it out on my handy-dandy test piece (aforementioned transmission cover), I tested it out on the bike in an inconspicuous peice (whew...big words!). Enclosed are the photos with one of them showing where I masked off. The contrast between the newly painted area versus the frame and sub-frame area appear very minimal. Winner, Winner, Chicken Dinner! Check it out!

 

[fazil]

Thanks for the info, soon i'll need that colour for some minor paint repairs.
Did you use anything else before painting?
Sanding, primer etc?

 

[warthogcrewchief]

For that spot (as a test post), I did not do any major cleaning, just a wipe down. When I do it for real, I'll do a normal soap & degreaser wash, followed by spot degreasing (if needed), let it dry, and then I'll hit it with a paint prep cleaner (Brake cleaner works great for that as it doesn't leave a residue). I don't see the need for sanding on this frame. Although, a 1000 grit run down may not hurt to help adhesion (followed up by the paint prep cleaner).

I did not use a clear after it. Be sure to first try it out on a small spot (like under the seat).

EDIT: Be sure not to polish or wax the paint for a few weeks.

Thanks for the info, soon i'll need that colour for some minor paint repairs.
Did you use anything else before painting?
Sanding, primer etc?