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    1978 R100RS Paint Color

    I'm looking at getting my oilhead, a 2003 R1150RT, repainted in a color from the past. I have always liked the metallic gold used on the 1978 R100RS. I think it was used only that one year. I have found sites with the color codes, but not the name. Holt BMW can supply the Glasurit paint in a 3 stage system.

    My question is, if I can't find a painter in my area who is willing and able to use the original Glasurit paint, what color can I name that he can use to come up with the closest match?

    Mike
    Viroqua, Wi

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    On Snowbum's site, he calls it Gold Metallic:

    http://bmwmotorcycletech.info/pcodes.htm
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    The official name BMW called it, was Gold Metallic.
    Mike Simon
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    Your located where?

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    Quote Originally Posted by kantuckid View Post
    Your located where?
    Who?
    Mike Simon
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    Just "Gold." Dark brown pinstripes. #546 describes the combination
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    Quote Originally Posted by kantuckid View Post
    Your located where?
    In what used to be the tobacco region of Wisconsin. Why do you ask?

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