1. Husqvarna Motorcycles Made In Sweden - About 1988 and older

1987 WR 430 Frame Paint

Discussion in 'Vintage Restoration Projects' started by Richard Colahan, Oct 20, 2016.

  1. Richard Colahan Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    Upper Black Eddy PA
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    71 250 Cross, 74 125WR, 75 250WR
    Other Motorcycles:
    Vintage British bikes, 1969 Penton
    I'm doing a basic clean-up and race/ride prep on a 1987 WR 430...white frame.
    Any suggestions on a rattle-can paint...hopefully available at the local hardware or auto store...that comes close to matching the factory "off-white" frame color?

    Note: This is NOT a Joe Chod/ Fred Hoess ISDE level restoration...just a nice clean up / touch up.

    Thanks for any advice.
  2. Joe Chod Husqvarna
    Pro Class

    Location:
    upstate NY
    gimme the frame and I will paint it for ya . slow time as ISDE is a year away
  3. justintendo klotz super techniplate junkie

    Location:
    mercer, pa/northwest pa
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    84 250,86 400,87 430,88 250,95 360
    Other Motorcycles:
    99 kawasaki zrx 1100
    the duplicolor stuff from napa holds up pretty decent actually. especially with a clear coat. its pretty thin paint, takes a few coats but lays nice..
  4. jimspac Husqvarna
    Pro Class

    Location:
    Connecticut
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    82 250WR, 82 430WR, 84 250WR, 85 400
    Other Motorcycles:
    86 400WR, 82 Montesa Cota 349
    The Rustoleum White appliance epoxy is a good choice.
  5. Joe Chod Husqvarna
    Pro Class

    Location:
    upstate NY
    For simple down and dirty but nice is as Jim said......Rusoleum white appliance epoxy paint......takes a while to dry but pretty good for a rattle can.
  6. Richard Colahan Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    Upper Black Eddy PA
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    71 250 Cross, 74 125WR, 75 250WR
    Other Motorcycles:
    Vintage British bikes, 1969 Penton
    Thanks guys...
    When bike is done it will be for sale, I'll post a photo here to see if anyone is interested before listing it on ebay.
    Not sure what it will get...it certainly runs strong...and would do very well in AHRMA XC Pre-modern class.