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[mustaphapint]

I'm not normally a stickler for accuracy but as it costs no more to get it right and it's unlikely I'll be doing it again I'd quite like to get the frame and associated bits powder coated with the correct colour or near enough.
I'm rebuilding my '52 Bullet and if any of you experts could help me with the following it would be greatly appreciated. I believe the frame should be light grey, which would also apply to the swinging arm and lifting handle. But what about the engine and gear box plates, which are currently black and all the other assorted brackets such as the battery and air filter box clamps?
Most of the tin work is also light grey but is it the same shade as the frame?
If anyone knows the paint codes that would be most useful.
Yes I do know the frame would originally have been stove enameled but that is one of many concessions to more modern technology I will make whilst trying to keep the overall appearance as correct as I can.

[Mark M]

I think in 1952 everything was painted the main colour with possible exception of horn, headlamp shell and number plates but I'll check the book. I think powder coat is only available in a limited range of colours so you'll have to pick something approximate from the coaters colour chart. You can paint it yourself with paint from RS Bikepaint, available in aerosol or as 2 pack (recommended) but 2 pack needs a specialist painter. RS Bikepaint aren't cheap but quality is good.

REgards, Mark

[mustaphapint]

Thanks Mark. I've only got a grey scale photo to go on in my book but it does look as though the headlamp is darker than the rest of the bike.
Paul