GUZZI motorcycle paint 

It is after placing the order for your Guzzi paint that you can enter the Guzzi color code in the box provided on the "basket" page. You can also send us this code by email after ordering.
It is of course necessary to know the color codes of Italian motorcycles ; among other things, the color code of your Moto Guzzi. Without a paint reference we will not be able to find your formula.

The paint we offer are solvent-based matt bases. These are professional quality, single-component type paints. We offer them in all possible packaging, that is to say in a jar for application by spray gun or in a 400 ml aerosol.

We supply Guzzi paint in an already diluted version for 250 ml or 500 ml pots. Our offers also include the supply of pure paint accompanied by its thinner for the 1 liter and 2 liter kit.

Depending on the quantity of fairing, it takes about 500 ml or 1 liter to paint a complete motorcycle. For the renovation of one room only, 250 ml may be sufficient. Consumption with a 400 ml aerosol is different. You should know that a classic aerosol contains 300 ml of gas with only 100 ml of product inside.

It is important to always provide a bodywork clearcoat, in addition to the paint. Single-component “base to varnish” paints are not resistant without being varnished. It is imperative to apply a varnish directly after their application. Of course, we always choose a 2-component clearcoat, that is to say a varnish with a hardener. We offer a large selection of clearcoats for the motorcycle, including very covering and filling clearcoats, glossy or matte varnishes, and also a ceramic clearcoat.

The GUZZI brand motorcycle color codes

There are dozens or hundreds of color references for this Italian manufacturer. Sometimes creating a color requires a different color, with an undercoat, then a paint. With the final clearcoat, this can therefore represent 3 coats.

For classic painting, it is often necessary to have a primer. The usefulness for painting is above all the formation of a smooth and regular background, which will make it possible to hang, but also the formation of a regular background color : if we work with more or less transparent paints on a multicolored (with logos, stripes, traces of putty and primer), then the final color is very likely to be uneven.

Our paint preparer will be able to advise you, before your order. He will be able to tell you which primer color is recommended for your Guzzi shade.

We have 5 filling primary colours, from white to black, including 3 different shades of grey.

The preparation of the support is an essential phase for the success of your painting project on your Moto Guzzi. There are plastic parts or metal parts. In general, no adhesion primer is necessary, since it is necessary to paint directly on the old base. We totally advise against stripping your parts before painting. We advise you to keep the primer coat that covers your fairing. An adhesion primer is applied only if the metal, the plastic is bare.

We advise you to apply a filling primer to perfect the surface and to cover all micro scratches and imperfections. Before painting the Guzzi paint, it must be sanded with 500 grit paper.

Applying your Guzzi color code is very easy: just apply very thin layers, from left to right, and continue until you completely cover the background. This can represent 4 to 5 very fine passes.

The most delicate stage is certainly the final phase of the varnishing. It is necessary to apply 2 glossy coats with an interval of 10 minutes. The secret to nail polish success is applying the right amount, neither too much nor too little.

The history of the manufacturer GUZZI

Guzzi is an Italian motorcycle manufacturer. It is one of the oldest European motorcycle companies. At the origin of its history, the 3 founders are former aviation pilots, mechanical specialists who worked for the Italian Air Force, particularly during the First World War.

The 3 partners will join their passion, their energy and their investment, to create one of the most beautiful motorcycle adventures in Italy.

This manufacturer was therefore founded in 1921, and for a century it played a leading role in Italian industry, particularly in terms of engine innovations, but also in the world of circuit racing.

Guzzi engines have dominated their competition for almost 45 years. The mechanical signature of these engines was a horizontal single-cylinder design. Moto Guzzi are known for their air-cooled 90° V-twin engine. After the war in the 1950s, the company created a unique engine dedicated to racing with a displacement of 500 cc and a V8. This very powerful engine was unique for its time. However, it caused many problems during races.

The history of Guzzi has been marked by success, difficulties, change, sales and takeovers. In 2000 Guzzi was acquired by Aprilia Motorcycles. Then, in 2004, the Guzzi company was bought by Piaggio. Guzzi has become the most important European manufacturer, but also the world number 4 in terms of sales.

Where to find the color code of your GUZZI motorcycle ?

To find out the color code of your Moto Guzzi, the most effective method is to go to the discussion forums. There are many enthusiast forums on the Internet, where all types of information are exchanged. We advise you to visit the Italian but also English forums, where you will have a good chance of finding the information you are looking for.

Often owners of Guzzi motorcycles will go to their dealership to ask about their color code, but it is rare that we can answer them exactly, or confirm their color reference.

Our role as a motorcycle paint prep is simply mixing the paint to a formula. This formula is given to us by computer software which is regularly updated by our laboratory in Italy. It is not possible to search for a formula according to a model or a production year. The color code is absolutely necessary.

We often don't have certain color formulas. It is either a color that is too old, or for which we were unable to obtain samples for reproduction, or either colors that are too recent.

The emblematic colors of GUZZI motorcycles

During the second half of the 20th century, it was the metallic yellow colors that often featured the various models of Moto Guzzi. In 100 years of history, Guzzi has produced a wide variety of colors, with almost a hundred references.

Guzzi color codes can take many different forms. Some are made up of 3 digits, while others are made up of 5 digits. There are also color codes that start with the letters DS or the letters GU followed by several numbers.
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