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

frame paint for a 70

Discussion in 'Vintage Restoration Projects' started by jbrichey, Nov 7, 2011.

  1. jbrichey Husqvarna
    C Class

    First post, I just joined up. Just picked up a 70 250 Cross. Every thing seems to be there but it looks like its been sitting outside for years. Already ordered numbers plates ,rear fender, seat foam & cover, cables & throttle from Vintage Husky. I'm sure I'll have a few questions as I go along, but my first one is paint for the frame and tank. I've come real close to both colors by just comparing spray paint in the hardware stores, but its hard to tell because the paint on the bike is so faded. So does anyone know of some matching paint you can buy or should I do like my last restoration and have a auto paint shop try to match it ?
  2. Ron Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    Azusa, CA
    Just did mine with a color I found in a Husky news letter:
    Dupont Chroma Base B/C
    Chrysler Import Code: H84
    color: Grace Silver
    Very nice color. I used PPG 2 stage base coat/clear coat epoxy.
    Still working on the motor, hopefully I have it all together in the next
    month or so.
    Ron

    77 Husqvarna 250CR.jpg
  3. Ron Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    Azusa, CA
    Sorry, forgot the red for the tank,
    Dupont Chroma base B/C
    1993 BMW code: 248
    color: Mugello red
    Also PPG base coat/clear coat epxoy
    Here's a before pic.
    Ron

    1977 Husqvarna CR250 003.jpg