paint matching ducati

[virgil]

Question for paint lovers out there.

I've just taken ownership of a red 2002 Ducati 748s with black wing mirrors...I need to re-paint them red, but not sure how to match the colour. DO I just go to a body shop and ask them, or is there a specific paint code for the year etc so I can paint them myself? Need to match the colour spot on.

Thanks,

Virgil.

[veetwin]

The Ducati paint is lead based, I had the same with my Yellow 748S. It needs to be code matched to the year and mixed. The best place would be at a Ducati Dealer.

If you are not that fussy then Halfords will do a colour match (matched mine really well) that will be adequate. They can provide touch up nibs, paint pots and spray cans.

[virgil]

Lead based paint on a sports bike...

Thanks, will check Halfords, and my nearest Duke dealer..

Cheers,

Virgil.

[catso]

Best paint match will be from Ducati but I'm told that Vauxhall 'Magma Red' is a good match for touch ups etc, although I've never tried it.

[gfunk]

they do about 4 diffrent reds belive it or not

[virgil]

gfunk said:

they do about 4 diffrent reds belive it or not

Ducati or vauxhall?

Edited by virgil on Tuesday 6th March 14:52