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LT250R Quadracer => LT250R - Body / Chassis / Suspension => Topic started by: LTZRider on July 07, 2013, 02:21:46 pm

Title: Re: lt 250r frame color
Post by: All American on October 07, 2013, 08:55:19 pm: That engine looks really nice.
Title: Re: lt 250r frame color
Post by: Chuckie25 on July 12, 2013, 02:07:15 pm: Quote from: Quadracer87Man on July 11, 2013, 09:33:51 pm
make it a sleeper chuckie

my next one will be lol
Title: Re: lt 250r frame color
Post by: Rider414 on July 12, 2013, 08:37:47 am: I'm wondering if the bluish green color on some OEM frames (I have seen it) is a result of UV damage on bikes that have sat out in the sun.
Title: Re: lt 250r frame color
Post by: Rider414 on July 12, 2013, 08:30:11 am: I want to back up Nopick's advice also.

My recent rescued 1987 Zilla w/ OEM painted frame sitting next to my restored Zilla PC's in RAL5010 is almost a dead on match.
Title: Re: lt 250r frame color
Post by: Nopick on July 12, 2013, 07:24:16 am: Quote from: Kyle T on July 09, 2013, 08:58:02 pm
I got the frame, bumpers, engine mount spacers, and rear hubs done in blue by Liberty Powdercoating here in Michigan. IDENTICAL to 19F Champion Blue. Not even a little off. The color code is RAL 5017.

I did an entire frame in RAL 5017 and it looked so bad I had it redone in RAL 5010. Look through the build pics link in my signature to see some examples.

The best advice I can give you is to have the powercoater do a sample part before you commit to the color. I hated the way 5017 looked!

Quote from: Chuckie25 on July 09, 2013, 09:23:05 pm
Honestly I like the Krylon blue a LOT better. The Suzuki blue is kinda off looking. Looks almost like it has a green tint to it

If you like Krylon True Blue, RAL 5010 is the powdercoat code to use. The Krylon color is very very close to the original blue on the main tube of my 250 under the tank. That is as original as you can get. I have owned it since it was new and it has never been repainted or exposed to the weather.
Title: Re: lt 250r frame color
Post by: Quadracer87Man on July 11, 2013, 09:33:51 pm: make it a sleeper chuckie
Title: Re: lt 250r frame color
Post by: Chuckie25 on July 09, 2013, 10:26:29 pm: Pink and white!! Not enough unique 250's around!! Mine is probably gunna go pink and white and neon green this winter

OR primer grey and unpolished aluminum.
(http://i1122.photobucket.com/albums/l536/Cj15941/photo-43.jpg) (http://s1122.photobucket.com/user/Cj15941/media/photo-43.jpg.html)
Title: Re: lt 250r frame color
Post by: LTZRider on July 09, 2013, 09:27:34 pm: Just not sure which way to go .
Title: Re: lt 250r frame color
Post by: Chuckie25 on July 09, 2013, 09:23:05 pm: Honestly I like the Krylon blue a LOT better. The Suzuki blue is kinda off looking. Looks almost like it has a green tint to it
Title: Re: lt 250r frame color
Post by: Kyle T on July 09, 2013, 08:58:02 pm: I got the frame, bumpers, engine mount spacers, and rear hubs done in blue by Liberty Powdercoating here in Michigan. IDENTICAL to 19F Champion Blue. Not even a little off. The color code is RAL 5017.
Title: Re: lt 250r frame color
Post by: LTZRider on July 09, 2013, 05:47:01 pm: Wow thats close
Title: Re: lt 250r frame color
Post by: Chuckie25 on July 09, 2013, 05:35:33 pm: Here's the plate I painted

(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/07/10/a8anadah.jpg)
(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/07/10/anusa8er.jpg)
(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/07/10/anabajup.jpg)
Title: Re: lt 250r frame color
Post by: LTZRider on July 09, 2013, 02:34:49 pm: Im going to use the true blue .
Title: Re: lt 250r frame color
Post by: Rider414 on July 09, 2013, 02:19:23 pm: Powdercoated Frame - Same color Nopick used. I followed his original build.

Spray Paint Motor - True Blue Krlyon Automotive

The paint on the motor is holding up very well.

(http://i435.photobucket.com/albums/qq76/elephantrider414/Quadzilla%20Build/IMAG0071.jpg)
Title: Re: lt 250r frame color
Post by: LTZRider on July 09, 2013, 12:14:13 am: I will check that paint out next tine im in town .
Title: Re: lt 250r frame color
Post by: Quadracer87Man on July 08, 2013, 10:44:49 pm: the easiest closest place ive found in a rattle can believe it or not is the krylon blue at walmart.. unless you had a Suzuki blue frame next to it you wouldn't tell a difference its that close
Title: Re: lt 250r frame color
Post by: Nopick on July 08, 2013, 05:38:17 pm: I ended up powder coating the frame. 500 Fanatic painted the engine with automotive paint. I just wanted a color close to the original blue. I think I could paint the odd part with true blue and wouldn't be noticed.
Title: Re: lt 250r frame color
Post by: Chuckie25 on July 08, 2013, 03:49:51 pm: Quote from: Nopick on July 08, 2013, 10:22:00 am
Take a look at the build pictures link in my signature. It will give you an idea how well Krylon True Blue matches. It also has some comparison of power coat colors.

thats the exact color i used. i had a can of the PJ1 Suzuki blue and i sprayed it on a piece of metal and went in to walmart and picked through the colors till i found the cloest match lol
Title: Re: lt 250r frame color
Post by: LTZRider on July 08, 2013, 10:44:56 am: Thanks nopick. That looks really good and nice . Also did you use a clar coat .
Title: Re: lt 250r frame color
Post by: Nopick on July 08, 2013, 10:22:00 am: Take a look at the build pictures link in my signature. It will give you an idea how well Krylon True Blue matches. It also has some comparison of power coat colors.
Title: Re: lt 250r frame color
Post by: LTZRider on July 08, 2013, 08:20:00 am: You know it .
Title: Re: lt 250r frame color
Post by: Shook on July 08, 2013, 08:11:17 am: Pink and white and get some of those breast cancer symbols for the plastics
Title: Re: lt 250r frame color
Post by: LTZRider on July 07, 2013, 08:42:51 pm: Thanks chukie25 i think pink and white would be awsome..and cancer does suck .
Title: Re: lt 250r frame color
Post by: Dangerouspower on July 07, 2013, 08:41:33 pm: CJ you should pm me back..
Title: Re: lt 250r frame color
Post by: Chuckie25 on July 07, 2013, 08:34:00 pm: pink and white looks boss AND is a very optimistic color scheme.

Cancer sucks camal d**k.
Title: Re: lt 250r frame color
Post by: Dangerouspower on July 07, 2013, 08:32:55 pm: Quote from: Chuckie25 on July 07, 2013, 06:10:59 pm
Can't go wrong with white!
Except that it gets dirty easily lol.
But pink with yellow plastics would be cool because for cancer.
Title: Re: lt 250r frame color
Post by: JayTater on July 07, 2013, 07:20:16 pm: Purple frame, white plastics.. Its a cool combo
Title: Re: lt 250r frame color
Post by: LTZRider on July 07, 2013, 06:25:54 pm: Or i could do pink . Cause the wife has cancer .
Title: Re: lt 250r frame color
Post by: Chuckie25 on July 07, 2013, 06:10:59 pm: Can't go wrong with white!
Title: Re: lt 250r frame color
Post by: LTZRider on July 07, 2013, 05:57:22 pm: I just may paint it red to match my ltz frame
Title: Re: lt 250r frame color
Post by: 1986QuadRacer on July 07, 2013, 05:51:27 pm: Paint it black
Title: Re: lt 250r frame color
Post by: LTZRider on July 07, 2013, 03:55:47 pm: I guess i will just have to try to match it up . The best i can
Title: Re: lt 250r frame color
Post by: Heminutt on July 07, 2013, 03:51:37 pm: they dont sell the the color any more but true blue is close.
Title: lt 250r frame color
Post by: LTZRider on July 07, 2013, 02:21:46 pm: what are the color names for the 250r the light blue looks like gm engine blue and the dark blue looks like a ford engine blue .