Motorcycle Repair: Honda CL 77 Scrambler, honda factory, factory paint

Question
Hi
Yesterday i bought a CL77,my Question is which red color matches the best with the original framecolor ?

regards Achim

Answer
Achim,  Congratulations on your CL77 purchase!

the original red color was called Scarlet Red. Similar colors are:

Codes are for
PPG: Nisssan Red:4549
PPG: Ford's Sunrise Red 72266
Duplicolor: Sunrise Red, Import Car

http://www.ebay.com/itm/NOS-Vintage-Honda-Factory-Paint-Scarlet-Red-R-2-Z50A-/22

http://www.ct70paint.com/scarlet-red.html

I offer restoration guide CDs for 250-305 Scramblers through my website: www.vintagehonda.com

The "problem" with the original Scarlet Red paints is that they were a lacquer painted directly upon bare metal. The paint will fade when left in the sun, so using "touch up" paint on a red chassis may not be a perfect match now.

Good luck with the bike.

Bill Silver