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Started by Jett, January 07, 2011, 01:37:33 PM

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Jett

January 07, 2011, 01:37:33 PM
Does anybody know where I can get a good/great match for the "monster dark" paint. I am planning on getting some damage to my tank fixed and that is my only dilemma right now.
01 M750 Dark.

Artful

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January 07, 2011, 01:49:38 PM
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hackers2r

#2
January 07, 2011, 01:49:54 PM
The paint code should be in the owner's manual.  

Jett

#3
January 08, 2011, 03:45:16 PM
Quote from: Jett on January 08, 2011, 03:44:02 PM


I dont have the manual. Is there an online manual of some sort?
01 M750 Dark.

Speeddog

#4
January 08, 2011, 05:08:32 PM
The Official Ducati paint codes are useless here in the US.

My paint guy has at least 5 different cans of 'dark' that he's gotten to match various darks he's painted.

Owner's manual and parts catalogue can be downloaded at ducati.com.
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ducpainter

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January 08, 2011, 05:13:02 PM
Quote from: Speeddog on January 08, 2011, 05:08:32 PM
The Official Ducati paint codes are useless here in the US.

My paint guy has at least 5 different cans of 'dark' that he's gotten to match various darks he's painted.

Owner's manual and parts catalogue can be downloaded at ducati.com.
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Jett

#6
January 08, 2011, 07:20:30 PM
so would downloading the manual and getting the code to give to a professional be my best bet? i can get a can of the actual paint from my local ducati shop. im just not sure if that is the best bet for the best match. price is no issue.
01 M750 Dark.

ducpainter

#7
January 08, 2011, 07:31:26 PM
Ducati doesn't sell paint.

If you download the manual you'll get the code. If you can find a PPG paint store that sells the 'Global' line they can mix the paint.

That doesn't mean it will match your bike either in color or gloss.

Your best bet is to take it to a paint shop and have them handle it.
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BoDiddley

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January 08, 2011, 09:39:29 PM
Quote from: Jett on January 07, 2011, 01:37:33 PM
Does anybody know where I can get a good/great match for the "monster dark" paint. I am planning on getting some damage to my tank fixed and that is my only dilemma right now.

Dual post I guess?  Another good source for rattle cans are the automotive paint supply shop.  You can give them anything to match to and they put the actual automotive whatever brand you want in a spray can.  Cost a bit more but it is premium auto paint.  Or at least you can at my local shop.
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#9
January 09, 2011, 02:15:24 PM
The solution is to get DP to paint the parts red.
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Jett

#10
January 11, 2011, 08:02:53 PM
Quote from: Speeddog on January 08, 2011, 05:08:32 PM

Owner's manual and parts catalogue can be downloaded at ducati.com.
I downloaded the manual online but now i am having a hard time finding where it says the paint code.
01 M750 Dark.

ducpainter

#11
January 12, 2011, 04:34:04 AM
Quote from: Jett on January 11, 2011, 08:02:53 PM
I downloaded the manual online but now i am having a hard time finding where it says the paint code.
I checked and they left it out of the 01 manuals.

The code for all the other Monster darks is PPG 291.501

Good luck finding someone to mix it.
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Jett

#12
January 14, 2011, 12:27:25 PM
Thanks. I know I will need the luck from what I've heard.
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