Gun metal Grey for Cafe Racer Project

dizzymenace

I'm Working on a 1996 GN250 cafe racer. (See attached picture)
I was undecided about the tank colour until recently.
I think gunmetal grey would work really well.
The problem is I'm having trouble finding it.
Halfords no longer offer it and finding it online knowing that it's the right one for the job is hard.
Would anyone have any ideas on where I can find Gunmetal Grey for the use on cars/bikes?
Are there any similar colours to it that would suit my bike?
Is gunmetal grey the best colour for my tank? are there other colours that may work better?

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Mjolnir

Some halfords mix paint if you can find a gunmetal grey you like get the paint code they'll mix up rattle cans for you.
The one in tallaght 100% used to don't know if it still does.

Gunmetal grey is a bit ‘meh’ these days IMHO.

Max Headroom

Ashgrove or Autocare have various shades of metallic grey.....I love it but it doesnt suit every bike....IMO...;)

dizzymenace

JayZeus wrote: »

Gunmetal grey is a bit ‘meh’ these days IMHO.

I'm not trying to make my tank the showpiece or anything. I just want something that will work well with the changes I've made so far. What would you suggest?

Max Headroom

Building a cr or scrambler or brat is all about what YOU want...theyre a vary personal thing, some will love it and some hate the whole scene....to me its what i want and fcuk everyone else.....:P
If you want the gunmetal, go for it..although i'll say one thing..you're not going to get a factory finish with rattlecans...and dark metallics are very sensitive to shading from not laying it down evenly...and no matt black..its sooo last year..:).

blade1

I personally think a matt black tank would look well with the gloss black wheels/frame.
But as Max said, do what you want,not anyone else.

dizzymenace

Max Headroom wrote: »

Building a cr or scrambler or brat is all about what YOU want...theyre a vary personal thing, some will love it and some hate the whole scene....to me its what i want and fcuk everyone else.....:P
If you want the gunmetal, go for it..although i'll say one thing..you're not going to get a factory finish with rattlecans...and dark metallics are very sensitive to shading from not laying it down evenly...and no matt black..its sooo last year..:).

Thanks, Appreciate the feedback.
What would you recommend that would give a decent even finish that would give be durable?

dizzymenace

blade1 wrote: »

I personally think a matt black tank would look well with the gloss black wheels/frame.
But as Max said, do what you want,not anyone else.

Thanks. I thought of doing a Matt finish but would a clear coat turn the Matt to gloss?
I've used pj1 fast black gloss for the wheels and frame because I read online that it gives a hard durable finish. Would Matt black pj1 be the best for the tank?

Max Headroom

a satin/matt clear over the metallic looks great.....and is in fashion...lot of manufacturers are using it...:P...a couple of black stripes too for good measure..

dizzymenace

Max Headroom wrote: »

a satin/matt clear over the metallic looks great.....and is in fashion...lot of manufacturers are using it...:P...a couple of black stripes too for good measure..

Took your advice. There's a little bit of bleed on the stripes but for an amateur job I'm relatively happy. Thanks for the advice.

blade1

dizzymenace wrote: »

Took your advice. There's a little bit of bleed on the stripes but for an amateur job I'm relatively happy. Thanks for the advice.

Nice, don't worry about any imperfections,that's all part of it!!

Max Headroom

If that's you're first attempt mate you're a natural...looks excellent...;)

Blanchy90

Well done that looks great

Max Headroom

If you were just selling it...any colour would have done...;)