Touch-up paint?

moenko · 08-18-2008, 06:59 PM

Hi, it's the curious noob again

My front fender on my blue/silver '05 has a remarkable scratch that was already there when I bought her. Now it's time to take care of it, so I was wondering if Kawasaki touch-up paint is available, of would I have to settle with a close match for an automobile?

Thanks guys ~~~ Carsten

**scion0** · 08-18-2008, 07:12 PM

I also have a nick in my gas tank, and since I have the fastest black color, I was told to try a Sharpie... doesn't make sense to me... but.... maybe for the short term?

skimo · 08-18-2008, 07:12 PM

http://www.colorrite.com/

cactusjack · 08-18-2008, 07:15 PM

I believe Color-Rite has Kawasaki factory paint colors in their touch-up paint line up. http://www.colorrite.com/matrix-colo...TOKEN=70259352

moenko · 08-18-2008, 07:17 PM

Wowieee, right on, Skimo .... appreciated!!!

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Originally Posted by skimo

http://www.colorrite.com/

moenko · 08-18-2008, 07:21 PM

Ordered - thank you guys!!

ells · 08-18-2008, 11:08 PM

Moe, Be careful with the TU paint, a little nick or scratch might look better than, well maybe have more character than, what that paint might do unless extreme skill is used.

moenko · 08-19-2008, 05:37 AM

Hi Ells, this is not a little nick, it's a blunt scratch the thickness of a Sharpie pen. I know the touch up leaves the surface uneven, I will be extra careful with it and use as little at a time as possible :)

**trip** · 08-20-2008, 09:00 AM

Ordered here too. Thanks skimo.

**Cajunrider** · 08-20-2008, 09:54 AM

Good luck guys. I purchased the three pens; base coat, candy cardinal red, and clear coat for a small chip on my front fender. Cost $48 for the three pens. I followed the directions very carefully and applied all three. I ended up polishing it out. I found the chip was more appealing than the touch-up. Since then I have picked up another chip. That front fender is a magnet for little rocks.

**schoeney** · 08-20-2008, 10:03 AM

I also used the three pens (base, color, clearcoat). Use very little or it will look more like a scab. Worked real well on my bags but I used too much on my tank and it hid it but did not look very professional so I covered it with a Classic Chap. I kinda wished I used the spray instead of the pens but who knows...I might have screwed that up too.

**scion0** · 08-20-2008, 10:16 AM

Used what Spray schoeney?

**schoeney** · 08-20-2008, 06:23 PM

You can buy spray cans from them as well...just click the drop down window and it will give you several choices (pens, spray, jar,etc). The spray is even more spendy ...now I remember why I bought the pens!

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scion0 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Peoria, Illinois Posts: 1,507	Touch-up paint? I also have a nick in my gas tank, and since I have the fastest black color, I was told to try a Sharpie... doesn't make sense to me... but.... maybe for the short term? __________________ ___________________ Mike "Scion0" VBA#: 0097 Former VBA North Central Asst Regional Leader St Jude Rides Peoria to Memphis Rider Retired MSgt, USAF (1979 -99) "Don't sweat the small stuff, and it's all small stuff!" Current ride: 2012 H-D Ultra FLHTCU (Black) Past ride: 2007 Black Nomad
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cactusjack Mega-Contributor Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Where it doesn't snow...ever! Posts: 21,926	Touch-up paint? I believe Color-Rite has Kawasaki factory paint colors in their touch-up paint line up. http://www.colorrite.com/matrix-colo...TOKEN=70259352 __________________ Scott "Cactusjack" Hanks VBA #00105 H.O.G. #4250060 2011 H-D Ultra Limited 103ci :: 2011 HD Electra Glide Ultra Limited w/Stage 1 :: Rallies: Mesquite '08\|Custer '09\|Cortez '10\|Crescent City '11\|Kanab '12\|Antlers '12\|Estes Park '13\|Antlers '13\|Orofino '14\|The Dalles '17
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moenko Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Suffield, CT Posts: 477	Touch-up paint? Ordered - thank you guys!!
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08-19-2008, 05:37 AM	#8
moenko Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Suffield, CT Posts: 477	Touch-up paint? Hi Ells, this is not a little nick, it's a blunt scratch the thickness of a Sharpie pen. I know the touch up leaves the surface uneven, I will be extra careful with it and use as little at a time as possible :)
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trip VBA Founder Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Lindale, Texas Posts: 6,846	Touch-up paint? Ordered here too. Thanks skimo. __________________ Robert "Trip" Hilliard VBA/KawaNOW - Founder/Past President VBA # 00001 Trip's Website Custer 09, 18 / Maggie Valley 11 / Eureka Springs 09, 17 / Antlers 09, 10, 11, 13, 15, 16, 17, 18 Texas Hill Country / Deals Gap / Colorado / Wyoming / Montana / Utah / More trips for Trip
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Cajunrider Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: (SE Louisiana) Posts: 8,340	Touch-up paint? Good luck guys. I purchased the three pens; base coat, candy cardinal red, and clear coat for a small chip on my front fender. Cost $48 for the three pens. I followed the directions very carefully and applied all three. I ended up polishing it out. I found the chip was more appealing than the touch-up. Since then I have picked up another chip. That front fender is a magnet for little rocks. __________________ 2016 Electra Glide Ultra Limited CVO Palladium Silver / Phantom Blue 110 cu in SE 2012 Electra Glide Ultra Limited (Traded 6/22/16) Tequila Sunrise / HD Orange Vance & Hines true dual headers Rinehart 4" slip ons Screamin Eagle Super Tuner Screamin Eagle Stage 1 intake Dyno tuned H.O.G.# 4514015 2007 Nomad 1600 (Traded 6/23/12) VBA #482
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08-20-2008, 10:03 AM	#11
schoeney Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: NW Region Posts: 5,222	Touch-up paint? I also used the three pens (base, color, clearcoat). Use very little or it will look more like a scab. Worked real well on my bags but I used too much on my tank and it hid it but did not look very professional so I covered it with a Classic Chap. I kinda wished I used the spray instead of the pens but who knows...I might have screwed that up too. __________________ VBA #659 2003 Nomad 1500 (Gone but never forgotten) 2005 Honda ST1300 - Sweet and still kickin 2006 Honda Goldwing - Best Boat in the Marina
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08-20-2008, 10:16 AM	#12
scion0 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Peoria, Illinois Posts: 1,507	Touch-up paint? Used what Spray schoeney? __________________ ___________________ Mike "Scion0" VBA#: 0097 Former VBA North Central Asst Regional Leader St Jude Rides Peoria to Memphis Rider Retired MSgt, USAF (1979 -99) "Don't sweat the small stuff, and it's all small stuff!" Current ride: 2012 H-D Ultra FLHTCU (Black) Past ride: 2007 Black Nomad
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08-20-2008, 06:23 PM	#13
schoeney Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: NW Region Posts: 5,222	Touch-up paint? You can buy spray cans from them as well...just click the drop down window and it will give you several choices (pens, spray, jar,etc). The spray is even more spendy ...now I remember why I bought the pens! __________________ VBA #659 2003 Nomad 1500 (Gone but never forgotten) 2005 Honda ST1300 - Sweet and still kickin 2006 Honda Goldwing - Best Boat in the Marina
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