Silver color of Tecate frame

[dabody69]

Can anyone tell me what the correct color silver the Tecate frames are painted, or powdered coated.. what other parts on the bike were also the same silver color, swingarm, footpegs, etc.. Thanks guys, just trying to restore my 86 Tecate

[phantomtracer]

I'm interested in knowing this also.
Other parts that are silver:
Swingarm
Suspension rocker arm
Shift lever
Brake lever
Rear carrier housing
Front hub
Foot pegs
Did I miss something?

Something I have been wondering, did the factory use primer?
I don't see any and the film thickness is low so I don't think they did. Can someone say for sure?
What engine paint are you using?

[dabody69]

Any Tecate experts out there have anybidea on this?

[christph]

I powdercoated mine "silver sparkle," which has a little more sparkle than OEM. If you go to a dealer he might be able to get the exact color for you. All the parts you listed (don't forget the grab bar) are painted silver except the front hub. It's left its natural aluminum color.

[phantomtracer]

It's the same silver as the same model year kx bikes. I have been looking at a few of those builds to get a better idea. When I lock down a paint color I will post up.

[dabody69]

It appears that the rear hubs have a little touch of dark siver in them , they def look darker than the frame color

[phantomtracer]

I think the rear hubs are plated, at least on the 86 they are.

[dabody69]

I think the rear hubs are plated, at least on the 86 they are.

Plated?? I dont follow, you mean like zinc or something?

[phantomtracer]

Yes, I think it's zinc plated.

[mdunn]

I can get you the paint code tonight. I used a GM silver when I painted mine. it was the closest match I could find and actually was able to end up getting it in a Duplicolor can at any auto part store.213029

[tecaterob]

The one I used on my last build was PJ1 Kawasaki Silver. I thought it was the same as factory.

[mdunn]

The paint I used is Duplicolor BGM0508 Ultra Silver Met (95 WA8867, 96 WA8867) Replaces T191. Cleared on top of this to make it more durable.

[phantomtracer]

How close does the duplicator match the factory color?

[bkm]

I was going to suggest pj1 frame paint. It's really close to factory.

[dabody69]

I really don't want to use a rattle can, anyone have a code or color that comes in a pint or quart, is PJ1 strictly out of a can??

[phantomtracer]

Pj1 silver is no longer available