| 1200 GS Hexhead Info, photo's, tech spec.... etc
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02-05-09, 17:35
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what silver paint for frame chips?
My silver frame has a couple of small chipped bits by the pillion footpegs. Went to get a silver paint pen to quickly repair, but Halfords make about 20 different silver/met grey colours (for cars). A BMW Arctic Silver Metallic looks closest if I judge from the pen sticker..
Does anyone actually know?
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02-05-09, 18:28
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I had chips on my silver framed GS and asked the dealer the very same question -------
So, with the subsequent advice I went to Halfords and bought a silver touch up pen thingy, Tetrosyl it was, only one silver at the time, and it worked a treat.
Phil
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02-05-09, 18:39
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Hammerite silver...in smooth finish
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02-05-09, 18:44
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Have had previous experience and I think AutoGlym Silver Wheel Paint is the best match, if you use a clear lacquer after it works spot on! I think hammerite is close but compared is a little darker and not as smooth enough finish.
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02-05-09, 20:02
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02-05-09, 20:36
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I had chips on my bike, along with a large bit'a cod.  |
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02-05-09, 22:03
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great thanks all
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03-05-09, 11:48
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From your friendly BMW agent:
Metallic spray paint set , white aluminium2: Part number 51 91 7 654 123
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Two stage touch up set, white aluminium2: Part number 51 91 7 654 131
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10-05-09, 15:37
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Pukmeister
From your friendly BMW agent:
Metallic spray paint set , white aluminium2: Part number 51 91 7 654 123
Or
Two stage touch up set, white aluminium2: Part number 51 91 7 654 131
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Four questions
Is this the same paint used on the rocker cover?
Is the two stage - paint plus laquer?
About how much does it cost?
Can I do a patch repair in a few scratches or does the old paint need to come off completely? |
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10-05-09, 16:31
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No idea?
You could ask a dealership. 
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10-05-09, 23:34
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Last time I asked a dealer they told me to try Halfords for frame paint. I spent a long time with their paint matching sheets and BMW MINI silver was the best I could find for the frame. It's no use for the handlebars and I wouldn't like to use in on the gearbox where the paint is bubbling off.
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10-05-09, 23:39
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Bear
Last time I asked a dealer they told me to try Halfords for frame paint. I spent a long time with their paint matching sheets and BMW MINI silver was the best I could find for the frame. It's no use for the handlebars and I wouldn't like to use in on the gearbox where the paint is bubbling off.
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Strange, if there's part numbers for paint that they send you to Halfords  |
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11-05-09, 08:55
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Quote:
Originally Posted by bumpy
Strange, if there's part numbers for paint that they send you to Halfords |
The part number I posted above is direct from the BMW online microfiche.
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11-05-09, 21:25
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Maybe they've realised that frames are badly painted and they can make yet more money out of us by selling something we shouldn't need.
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21-05-09, 15:51
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asked yesterday at Bahnstormers - BMW won't sell paint for H&S reasons.....
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21-05-09, 16:19
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Quote:
Originally Posted by mikpow
asked yesterday at Bahnstormers - BMW won't sell paint for H&S reasons.....
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So all those isles of paint in Wickes, Homebase, B+Q etc etc are there for show only? 
I think someone should make a website listing all the bollocks that car/bike salesmen tell people, assuming there isn't one already. |
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