I have found a very close match to the 1975 blue-green GL1000. I bought one of these bikes new and always loved the color. I liked that it was bright blue in the sunlight and then looked green at sunrise or sunset. I know you can get this color from a motorcycle paint dealer online but it costs a fortune for just a pint kit. The mix I am suggesting looks just like the original to me in the sun and shade. You can get everything you need from TheCoatingStore.com and it is reasonably priced. Here is what to order:
1. EKU-Q-G15 This is a quart kit of Teal EyeKandy 2K Urethane Candy Paint
2. EKU-MOTOKIT-S202-B04-UC210-UR011 (Kit of Stellar Silver [S202], Asiatic Blue, UC-210 HS Glamour clear)
These kits include the activator, reducer, sticks, filters and mixing cups. These do not include primer and sealer.
I paid $278.92 for everything and this included shipping. It is enough paint for two or three bikes if you are careful.
Here are the steps:
1. Prime and seal.
2. Apply Stellar silver base coat.
3. Mix two parts of the EyeKandy teal with one part of the EyeKandy blue. Then mix this new color with the activator and reducer as directed (411 mix). Apply this very evenly.
4. Apply clear.
Matching Blue-Green 1975 GL1000
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Re: Matching Blue-Green 1975 GL1000
C - might have to try this; believe this is a color found on 77s as well....kenai
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Re: Matching Blue-Green 1975 GL1000
I don't typically like blue, but this mix is an exception and you will be impressed. I really like the way the color changes at dusk and dawn to the greener shade. You can see no hint of green in direct sunlight. I am interested to see how this works out for others. Here is the one I just finished.
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Re: Matching Blue-Green 1975 GL1000
Very nice!!
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2008 GL1800 IIIA "TH3DOG"
1975/6/7/8/9 Arthur Fulmer Dressed Road bike
1975 Naked Noisy and Nasty in town bike
and a whole garage full of possibilities!!
Psst. oh and by the way CHANGE YOUR BELTS!!!!
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Re: Matching Blue-Green 1975 GL1000
Now that is what you call a clean bike!
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