Harley-Davidson Concord Purple (1003) Touch Up Paint

The Look

This is the definitive Y2K-era shade that proved Harley could do "regal" just as well as they did "rebel." Since it was available across nearly all models from 2000 to 2001, you might see it on a lean Sportster or a heavy-hitting Road King. It is a deep, velvety purple that looks almost black in the shade but wakes up the moment you pull out of the garage. Because your bike has likely seen its fair share of sun and road grit over the last two decades, the original finish might have mellowed, so your repair will need a little finesse to blend with that aged character.

Technical Details

You are dealing with a pearl finish, which is a bit more sophisticated than a standard solid color. Pearl paints rely on tiny mica flakes to catch and bend light, creating that shifting depth as you walk around the bike. The risk here is layering. If you apply the paint too thick in one spot, the pearl can look muddy or darker than the rest of the fender. If you go too thin, the repair will look translucent and fail to hide the primer underneath. This is a balance of patience where thin, even layers always beat a single heavy coat.

Best Practices

Finding a physical sticker for your paint code on a Harley can be a wild goose chase since they rarely hide them on the frame. Usually, you have to run your VIN through a dealer or check the steering neck for a label. Before you spray or dab Harley-Davidson Concord Purple (check for code 1003), you need to shake the container for at least sixty seconds to get those pearl particles off the bottom. Test the color on the included card first to see how many coats you need to match your specific bike. When you start, keep the container moving to ensure the flakes lay down flat and even. Give each layer enough drying time so you don't drag the paint and ruin the shimmer.