Honda Red Paint - PLEASE HELP!

[Joshes]

Hi All,

I'm trying to find the correct Red paint for my 1962 CB77. I have found the following:
a. Honda Candytone Rubyred R-4C - 08701-99906-2753
b. Honda Candytone Orange Paint YR-2C - 08701-99906

It is only said for Honda 60s-70s maybe CB. How vague it is! So please help me out someone!

Thanks guys!
Josh

[JC]

Those appear to be the "candy" colors used from 1968 on.

Bill Silvers Restoration Guide suggests "Scarlet R-2(try Ford's Sunset or Vibrant Red or Ditzler DPL71654k)".

I believe I also found on this site somewhere to use Dupont Imron 6543UM for Red.

I haven't tried either yet. Let us know.

Jim

[Joshes]

Hi Jim,

Thanks for the reply. Very useful. Does candy colour similar to the earlier honda paint?

[JC]

Not even close!

[Joshes]

Does Ditzler still available? Btw, I dont live in US - so pardon about the question..

[thumper2146]

if you take the chrome tank side off it is most of the time prestine and can be color matched at any auto paint supply.
James santa maria california

[splitenz]

I found a spray that seems to match my early CL Red. I sprayed inside my headlight shell and could not tell the difference from factory. "Rustoleum Painters Touch Apple Red", available at Home Depot. I am going to go ahead and use it, I'll post some pics along they way. Meanwhile I am off to Sears in search Krylon dull aluminum. -DC