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mondos829
 Post subject: 1976 kh500 copper paint
PostPosted: Mon Jun 15, 2015 7:15 pm 

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Location: Pittsburgh, PA
The kh500 I have needs painted. Could anyone share the paint codes they used or were they sourced matching factory paint.

Original paint code I am looking for is the 1976 kh500 copper.
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Dewman418
PostPosted: Mon Jun 15, 2015 7:45 pm 

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http://kawtriple.com/mraxl/
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mondos829
PostPosted: Mon Jun 15, 2015 8:03 pm 

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Dewman418 wrote:
http://kawtriple.com/mraxl/



I have been on the paint index here. But these codes don't align to any paint maker I can find.
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H-nube
PostPosted: Mon Jun 15, 2015 8:15 pm 

Joined: Mon Feb 04, 2013 7:28 pm
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Location: West Coast
It seems like a lot of the paint codes are outdated. Is there a modern list for the paints or newer codes? Also looking for a match for the 75 purple. Any suggestions?
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RODH2
PostPosted: Mon Jun 15, 2015 9:16 pm 
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There are no relevant formulas/codes for the old Triples colors. It takes a painter who can color-match, and a sample, (under a bolt head, in front of the seat, etc.) or even some "correct" photos might get you there. Even old "candy-apple" type codes are hard to duplicate, these days, unless you find a dedicated and skilled painter. There are 1 or 2 on this board. (Ex painter here!!)

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johnatkens
PostPosted: Tue Jun 16, 2015 6:30 am 

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Location: Madison Wi
House of kolor root beer over a lime green base, this is darker than oem but that can be controlled with number of top coats.
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mondos829
PostPosted: Wed Jun 17, 2015 12:51 pm 

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Thanks this helps
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