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Hi all, has anyone out there got a colour code for a '75 Z1B candy red and blue? I know that the factory never had codes, but surely with all the resto's going on out there, some one would have matched up to an original and kept the colour code they made up. Perhaps there is a vehicle colour which is a near perfect match or someone who could supply colour cards or samples? Help would be greatly appreciated.

Dave Marsden at Z-Power 01942-262864 would be able to help.

I have been led to believe that the paint jobs varied from bike to bike, especially the position of the various colours, so you will probably be best to borrow a side panel or duck tail you feel is nearest to the colour you want it to be and ask 'em to match that. Dave Marsden at Z Power may have settled on a paint code. Might be worth a call.

Hi Kwaka
A ''FAQ' if ever there was one!
The problem with the early colours is that the final 'colour' is achieved by first spraying a metallic silver base coat, then applying a tinted 'candy' lacquer over that. Number of coats dictates tone and intensity of final colour.
It's this translucent quality that gives the colours their depth and huge changeability according to light conditions and proximity of light source.
All very interesting...... but punchline is, you won't replicate these colours with solid pigment paints. You need to find a sprayer who's experienced with candies and provide good reference photos or, better yet, borrow an original piece of bodywork for matching.
I took these reference shots of my old B - maybe they'll help for a kick off?....

Talk to mark hutchy hes your man 07780980671
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phil

Thanks for hutchy's number, but i'm from the other end of the world. do you have full international area codes. What i probably need from him is a sample plate made up, i dont know anyone here with a bike i can compare with.

That is a mobile phone number ! The International Code is 0044 ! Take the zero front of number and add 0044 to 7780980671 and you should get straight through !

Does Z1b Candy blue match with any known car colour?, very similar to my Brava, Regency blue........

z1bnackerkwacker wrote:Does Z1b Candy blue match with any known car colour?, very similar to my Brava, Regency blue........

Have read previous and aware, just like to know of closest known car "BASE" matches......

THAT WAS MEANT TO BE AN EDIT , NOT QUOTE