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Title: Paint code
Post by: Boomerscvo on April 24, 2016, 03:06:32 PM
Anybody have any info on 2011 cvo road glide ultra rio red paint codes?


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Title: Re: Paint code
Post by: CVODON on April 24, 2016, 08:51:16 PM
Any PPG jobber or larger collision repair facility that sprays PPG should be able to mix you any quantity from a pint on up. I have painted parts on all the CVO's I have owned using PPG from a local collision shop, never a match problem.
Title: Re: Paint code
Post by: Boomerscvo on April 25, 2016, 09:37:13 AM
I have already tried that, no luck so far, close but not close enough


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Title: Re: Paint code
Post by: CVODON on April 25, 2016, 03:11:24 PM
Not sure about your comment "close but not close enough". That is just incorrect, PPG formula, if mixed correctly, is perfect. If it didn't/doesn't match that is either the guy mixing or the guy with the gun who substitutes steps or a little of both OR someone chose the incorrect formula to begain with. You must use the product as instructions say, and a drop to much of any bases is reason to adjust the total finish amount or start over.
I have/was in that industry for 30 years, PPG Harley formula's are on the money, once again the guy mixing or the man with the gun is usually the problem. They make "close enough" in cars then blend to match. Has to be PERFECT on formula for Harley Colors.
Title: Re: Paint code
Post by: Boomerscvo on April 25, 2016, 08:19:33 PM
But they don't release the codes for cvo! So it needs to be matched


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Title: Re: Paint code
Post by: 2014WtGld on April 27, 2016, 11:16:14 PM
I have found that CVO colors aren't different from the regular colors in most cases. Just named different. On my 15 Rgu the Crushed Sapphire is the same as Superior blue on all the other bikes. May want to look at paint codes from other bikes of the same years.
Title: Re: Paint code
Post by: Boomerscvo on April 28, 2016, 06:21:47 PM
I have found that CVO colors aren't different from the regular colors in most cases. Just named different. On my 15 Rgu the Crushed Sapphire is the same as Superior blue on all the other bikes. May want to look at paint codes from other bikes of the same years.
I will do that, thanks
Title: Re: Paint code
Post by: Texas 103 on September 18, 2016, 08:19:06 AM
Anybody have any info on 2011 cvo road glide ultra rio red paint codes?


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Yep! Kurt at Colorworks  in Keller, Texas repainted  the inner fairing on my old Rio Red '11 .  Matched it spot on .  Give him a shout at 817-337-5141
Title: Re: Paint code
Post by: CVODON on September 18, 2016, 05:26:39 PM
But they don't release the codes for cvo! So it needs to be matched


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This is a incorrect statement. I have, as stated before done some sort of paintwork on all 4 of my CVO's and all the codes were available. They all matched, PERFECTLY, but the guy mixing them is a perfection guy and we sprayed it exactly as PPG says to. If you skip any steps, as most painters who do cars for a living are used to doing, then match can be off. Otherwise no reason for a mismatch or problem finding paint. Just remember you don't go to a Chevy dealer parts counter for paint, and neither would you go to a Harley dealer. Paint has to come from a paint supplier or mixing dealer.
Title: Re: Paint code
Post by: grc on September 18, 2016, 07:44:00 PM

As far as I know Harley still buys their production paint from PPG, so if anyone would have the factory color codes and formulas I would expect it to be PPG.  If you go to a Harley dealer and ask for the codes, or the paint itself, you will be told Harley doesn't release those codes or sell the paint.  But that doesn't mean other people in the business can't get the codes and have the paint mixed.  Don is correct, if you go to the right places they can mix the CVO colors to the original formula.  If you just go to a place that scans the painted part and tries to match it that way, odds are the results won't be great if you're talking about anything other than basic colors.  None of the CVO's are what I'd call basic.

Jerry
Title: Re: Paint code
Post by: T_ROCK on October 13, 2016, 08:43:22 PM
As far as I know Harley still buys their production paint from PPG, so if anyone would have the factory color codes and formulas I would expect it to be PPG.  If you go to a Harley dealer and ask for the codes, or the paint itself, you will be told Harley doesn't release those codes or sell the paint.  But that doesn't mean other people in the business can't get the codes and have the paint mixed.  Don is correct, if you go to the right places they can mix the CVO colors to the original formula.  If you just go to a place that scans the painted part and tries to match it that way, odds are the results won't be great if you're talking about anything other than basic colors.  None of the CVO's are what I'd call basic.

Jerry
Jerry, who do you use?  I would like to call him about the Carbon Dust on my 15 CVO. I have to have front fender painted.
Thanks
Title: Re: Paint code
Post by: T_ROCK on October 13, 2016, 08:47:05 PM
What I souks have asked was to anyone,  I need the paint codes for my 15 Carbon Dust/Autumn Sunset .

I don't have a PPG dealer down here.  Lucky to have an Oriellys here
Title: Re: Paint code
Post by: OBB on October 14, 2016, 06:08:06 AM
What I souks have asked was to anyone,  I need the paint codes for my 15 Carbon Dust/Autumn Sunset .

I don't have a PPG dealer down here.  Lucky to have an Oriellys here
I don't think you're going to find the actual codes for a CVO that new. Your best bet is having a good local painter match it or send it to Joe at Xtreme Dimensions on the East Coast or Mike's Hawg Paint on the west coast.
Title: Re: Paint code
Post by: T_ROCK on October 14, 2016, 09:30:31 AM
Ok.  Thanks.  Might be cheaper and easier to order new front fender.  Chalk it up to stupidity.  But I will call them first about repainting it. 
Title: Re: Paint code
Post by: Texas 103 on October 21, 2016, 08:47:51 AM
Jerry, who do you use?  I would like to call him about the Carbon Dust on my 15 CVO. I have to have front fender painted.
Thanks

Curt @ Colorworks in keller, Tx, 817-490-9156. Know the PPG game, mixes his stuff in house . Repaired and repaintedmy inner faring on my 2011 Rio Red to a T.. Give him a shout
Title: Re: Paint code
Post by: SEFast on December 23, 2016, 01:42:05 PM
The local AIS Paint store could get the color mix, but could not match the clear coat on the bike.  They said the clear coat used on the CVO's is tinted and almost imposible to match.  Besides that that....They wanted $475 for a pint!!!