I'm getting ready to get my 1981 GS250 frame (orange) powder coated.
Is there a correct powder coating paint number that anyone is aware of?
Pete Petrick
175 Jackpiner
Slow but Good
I'll take a stab. It appears that the early KTM's were painted with popular German car colors of the era, even the Jackpiners (Petty Blue is close). Look at '73 VW bright orange code L20B/E1.
1973 Penton Jackpiner
1982 Yamaha XT200
1982 Yamaha XJ650J Maxim
1987 Yamaha YZ490
2005 Honda CRF450R
I matched my 1980 KTM frame using the tab on the frame that was under the Motoplat top coil when I had it powdercoated a few years back. I believe it was very close to Hemi Orange. When you visit a powdercoater they will have many shades of orange in the "powder chip" book. I am real happy with the color of my frame and it is easy to find matching paint for those items that missed the powdercoat process. I don't powdercoat aluminum or magnesium items as the temps are detrimental to the alloy's mechanical properties as they can change the heat treatment that may have been used.
Thanks I'll call the shop and see if they have any of those chips.
Pete Petrick
175 Jackpiner
Slow but Good
I think Ford called it Poppy Red on the early Mustangs. Chevy's engine orange may be close too. A trip to Auto Zone to get a few different cans of orange may clear that one up. For the JP people, Petty blue and Ford's Grabber Blue are very close.
Britt Boyette
1976 125 MC5
1975 250 HS
I was going to call Kyle and see if he could give me the Petty Blue paint code. The GS orange is Dupont YS017 and PPG 61456. KTM used Porsche riviera blue, code 39E.
Speaking of Nascar, Hendrick Motorsports is currently running a Saab 2000 (N509RH) in and of Haiti in the relief effort. Thanks Rick.
1973 Penton Jackpiner
1982 Yamaha XT200
1982 Yamaha XJ650J Maxim
1987 Yamaha YZ490
2005 Honda CRF450R
Just curious if anyone has Penton frame and Six Day green paint codes? Thanks, David.
1973 Penton Jackpiner
1982 Yamaha XT200
1982 Yamaha XJ650J Maxim
1987 Yamaha YZ490
2005 Honda CRF450R
You will find loads of info via the search function with Alumablast being a sort of front runner for the frame silver. I've always thought the codes should be systematically collected and listed on the home page. Tom Brosius has on his site the best single collection I've seen listed.
Thanks I compiled quite a few above, and the local DuPont dealer
was able to cross several numbers for me. I'll put a chart together at some point that should prove useful.
1973 Penton Jackpiner
1982 Yamaha XT200
1982 Yamaha XJ650J Maxim
1987 Yamaha YZ490
2005 Honda CRF450R
Here is a start, along with the answer to your question re the SD green. With compliments to Mr. Brosius:
Paint Codes
Green 6 Days CMF
PPG 44623
Orange for GS
Dupont YS017
PPG 61456
Alternate 96 Ford
Bright Tangerine
Yellow for 73 MX
PPG 83409D
Blue for Jackpiner
Porsche Riviera Blue (1984?)
Red for MC5
1992/93 Performance Red (Cobra)
Generic White
1988 Chrysler Arctic White
Yellow for GS Side Panel # Plate Area
Dupont YS914
Early Steel-tanker
Tank: Dupont ChromaBase BC, GM 249K, "Spectramaster Green" Side Panels: ChromaBase BC, K9352K, "Country Coach White" Clear: Chroma Clear, HC-7776S with 7785S Activator
Steel-tanker Frame
Limco L15001
Spray Bomb Alternates
Plastikoat T-24 Flat White
Plastikoat Hot Rod White (Ultra Enamel)
Plastikoat Ford Red 206 (Ultra Enamel) (Deep Bright Red)
Plastikoat GM Red 7152 (Ultra Enamel) (Tomatoe Red)
Plastikoat School Bus Yellow (Side Panel Inlet)
Plastikoat # 229 Clear
KTM Cylinder PJ1 # 17 BRLS
KTM Engine VHT SP-127
Sachs Cases Duplicolor DE 1650 Cast Coat Aluminum
77/78 GS Orange Frame Duplicolor International Tracktor Orange
Krylon Ocean Blue (Jackpiner)
Krylon Sunshine Yellow (Jackpiner)
Green for 6 Days CMF
TBD
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