MKII in ZRX Green... Would that work?

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MKII in ZRX Green... Would that work?

07 Dec 2015 13:38 - 07 Dec 2015 13:40
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I have new blue tin for my MKII and have been toying with the idea of painting the old red parts in ZRX green and using the original gold & white reproduction decals which are readily available. This would not be an ELR paint scheme but something more modern. I've never seen anyone do this.

Would it work? Has anyone ever done this?
I guess a good place to start would try and find the ZRX paint codes. Anyone?

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Re: MKII in ZRX Green... Would that work?

07 Dec 2015 14:43
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I think there was about four diff. greens used depending on year and if it's a 1100 or 1200.
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Re: MKII in ZRX Green... Would that work?

08 Dec 2015 03:59
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sounds cool.
keep us posted if you do it.

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Re: MKII in ZRX Green... Would that work?

08 Dec 2015 05:24
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That's right!. There was the metallic pea green (like your photo) the lime gold and the green apple... at least 3. My fave is the lime gold. I think it will really look good with the white and gold MKII stripes. Now to find those paint codes.
1978 KZ1000 D1 (Z1R)
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1979 Honda CBX (Candy Glory Red)
1980 Suzuki GS1100E (Silver)
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Re: Re:MKII in ZRX Green... Would that work?

08 Dec 2015 06:12
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You might also look at GM's synergy green. That's what I'm planning to go with on my '82
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Re: MKII in ZRX Green... Would that work?

08 Dec 2015 09:56
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The ZRX1100 used a Pearl Jade Green. TheZRX1200 used a Candy Lime Metallic.

The Synergy green is cool as my brother and I used it on our 1969 Camaro build, but looks like a combination of the ZRX colors listed above.

All that matters is if YOU like it. Either of those colors would work IMHO. I would go with the Pearl Jade if you want it to look more ELR and the Candy Line if you want it to stand out as more modern.

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Re: Re:MKII in ZRX Green... Would that work?

08 Dec 2015 13:22
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jmartin1110 wrote: You might also look at GM's synergy green. That's what I'm planning to go with on my '82
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Re: Re:MKII in ZRX Green... Would that work?

08 Dec 2015 14:29 - 08 Dec 2015 14:39
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z1kzonly wrote:
jmartin1110 wrote: You might also look at GM's synergy green. That's what I'm planning to go with on my '82
Nice Avatar, my Chick has a tuxedo cat.
New GM Synergy Green! Sweet! We painted our AA/GS 33 Willy's last year. goes good with a white and gold! real gold :woohoo: (gold leaf)




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Re: Re:MKII in ZRX Green... Would that work?

08 Dec 2015 16:06
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300kph,
Did you repaint the your parts to the original MKII blue, or did you buy that Japanese aftermarket set? I'm looking to repaint the original blue, and am having a hard time getting paint info
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