Seeking Paint Code Help!

[sonny_p]

Trying to do a few minor color corrections to my lovely '78 R100/7, and crossing my fingers that a more experienced airhead guru can help me identify the color code! I unfortunately never had the original seat to this bike, and there is no color code that I can find anywhere hiding on the rear fender. I have poked around every source I could find on the forums, and picked through Snowbum's page on color codes over and over. His table actually mentions no white variation of the R100/7 that I can find. I am sad to say that the original owner is no longer with us, or else I would confirm with him that this bike was never repainted. Though from the subtle patina up close and the perfect pinstripes, I can't imagine this bike has ever been repainted. Any help at all would be so appreciated!

 

[zer0netgain]

Not sure if anyone has color codes going back that far (my suggestion only goes back to 2000), but there are independent shops that do custom painting and plastic repairs. Looks like all the parts you would paint are removable. Pick what you want and ship the parts? The guy I know who made a business of this isn’t in business anymore.

 

[kinterridge]

MAXBMW still has the paint listed in the parts fiche for paints for the R100/7, all are n/a but there's part and code numbers that maybe some one could match for you.

 

[stevenrankin]

This website of a club that used to exist may have it. St.

BMW Colour Charts Through the Years

The ultimate BMW motorcycle information pages

bmbikes.bmw-club.org.uk

 

[20774]

Here's Snowbum's page on paint codes:

BMW Motorcycle PAINT COLOR CODES & SCHEMES

BMW Motorcycle Paint color Codes and schemes

bmwmotorcycletech.info

I don't see any white/silver colors listed for a '78 R100/7.

 

[m_stock10506]

I can't imagine that any 40+ year old paint will still match the original color. Find a body shop that computer matches a paint sample and have them mix a batch for you. Good luck. Nice bike.

 

[lee]

I can't imagine that any 40+ year old paint will still match the original color.

With the paint codes they mix a new batch.

 

[m_stock10506]

With the paint codes they mix a new batch.

Of course, but mixing to a paint code will give you the original color - the 40 year old bike will NOT be that color anymore. If you're doing a complete repaint of all parts, then sure, mix up a batch of the exact paint code you like.

 

[lee]

Of course, but mixing to a paint code will give you the original color - the 40 year old bike will NOT be that color anymore.

That's true. I missed that he wanted to touch up a few spots.