Matching 2012 Big Blue Pearl

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Mar 6, 2013 | 11:01 AM

#11

bellgnte

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From: Pocahontas, IL

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Originally Posted by shooter5074

Didn't mean to come off as gruff........ just came off of a thread where a few asshats were badmouthing Howard from Motorcycle Metal, so I wasn't in the best of moods.

I hear ya. I am one heck of a day myself. It is all good. I think we are both after the same goal -- helping the OP.

Sounds like we both need lunch and a beer (if you drink)

Mar 6, 2013 | 11:04 AM

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shooter5074

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From: Western Illinois, land of bad roads, and corrupt politicians

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Originally Posted by bellgnte

I hear ya. I am one heck of a day myself. It is all good. I think we are both after the same goal -- helping the OP.

Sounds like we both need lunch and a beer (if you drink)

I was just heading to Fridays for a Reuben, and a beer. Then I realized it was only 11am........... so, I'm going to Fridays, for a Reuben, and a beer

Mar 6, 2013 | 04:47 PM

#13

Glockcubed

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From: SW Florida

Sorry, i am not hijacking the thread, but I got a ding on my gas tank and want to have just the gas tank repainted in 2012 BBP. Do you think that I can get a good/perfect match? Thanks for any input.

Mar 6, 2013 | 05:23 PM

#14

kenbo800

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From: Mt. Vernon WA

Another option is go to a local PPG automotive paint dealer. The PPG formula # for Big Blue Pearl is 930849. Is is a Tri-coat paint, base, pearl, then clear.

Mar 6, 2013 | 05:29 PM

#15

8828alex

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From: new jerseNorth Carolina

i think some auto paint supply stores can put any custom color in a spray can. if so you can get exact paint from HD . also see if the dealership sells spray paint. one word of advice is to let a pro paint what you need done , nothings worse when someone says 'WHO PAINTED THAT ??'' . that bike deserves better than krylon

Mar 6, 2013 | 05:55 PM

#16

Wally

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From: Ontario, Canada

Any paint, almost, can be matched.
That said, BBP, is a tricoat, like it says above. You can't match it, if you don't do it in three coats.

Mar 20, 2013 | 07:16 PM

#17

BoostedXBR

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From: San Deigo

The solution to the BBP Woes!

check this out:

http://stores.ebay.com/Kustom-Paint-..._sid=695101445

Mar 20, 2013 | 07:35 PM

#18

sawbones25

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From: Virginia

I don't remember the brand of paint, but it was "Blue Metallic" I got from Autozone. The metal flake was more gold/red, but they were small and barely noticeable. I sprayed it with some spray can clear also, but it's nowhere near as shiny as the Harley. Oh well, no one was pointing and laughing at me going down the road, at least not where I could see them. For the 1 or 2 times a year I'll use the tour pack, I can't beat it. I only paid $75 for the tour pack. One shop wanted $400 to paint it... Cost me $10.

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#19

621Cycles

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From: Youngsville, NC

I know this is an old thread, but I just did one for a customer. BBP uses a black base, a blue tinted clear pearl mid, and clear top. I used the Big Blue mid coat from the PPG 930849 group over black, and your usual clear top coat. Turned out good.

Dave