Frame paint alternative

[Baal]

I had managed to nick a spot on the back of the swingarm while doing the hidden caliper mod. I didn't find an option other than the big can of Buell spray paint. (For reference this is the graphite grey on the frame and swingarm of a 2007 XBSs.) I happened by the local Advance Auto Parts to see what sort of touch-up they had. I thought there might be some variation of "Graphite Grey" that would be a decent match.

I found this:

Dupli-Color Import Auto Spray. This is a small can (5 oz). Dupli-Color's color code is 8800298. SKU 26916 80298, "Graphite Grey Metallic." I can't tell you how well it would work or match over large areas, but sprayed into a cap and applied to a nick on my swingarm, the match is pretty near perfect. I suspect it would work fine, say matching heel guards or passenger peg brackets.

The best part is that it was on clearance...for a nickel. :w00t::w00t::w00t:

 

[Mad_Dax]

The actual number is 8800928...NOT 298...I searched all day for the wrong number...that how sad I am.

 

[Baal]

My bad, many years after the fact. What brought this to mind was that I was looking for it tonight to see how well it matches a KTM engine case. No can find. Musta given it to the buyer of my (lamentedly departed) 12Ss.