1980 BMW-Motorcycles Touch Up Paint (3 OEM Colors)

The 1980 BMW-Motorcycles Vibe

1980 was the year BMW decided the Boxer engine didn't just belong on the Autobahn-it belonged in the dirt. While the legendary R100RS was still the king of high-speed touring, the brand-new R80G/S was busy inventing the adventure bike category. The color palette reflected this German transition from "earthy utility" to "technical precision." We've focused our collection on the survivors of this era: the honest Beige, the deep Blue, and the sophisticated Silberbeige. These weren't just colors; they were a statement that your machine was built for the long haul, whether that meant the Sahara or a rainy commute in Munich.

Paint Health Check

Make no mistake, you are firmly in the Single Stage Era. This was a time when a bike's finish was thick, honest, and didn't have a clear coat "safety net" to protect it from the elements. The good news? This paint is tough as a tractor. The bad news? It breathes. If your 1980 R65 or R100 has been sitting in a garage-or worse, the sun-it's likely suffering from Oxidation. That deep Blue starts looking like a dusty chalkboard, and the Silberbeige loses its metallic "pop" to a hazy, chalky film. Because the pigment is exposed directly to the air, it's literally dying of thirst out there.

Restoration Tip

If your finish looks dull, don't panic-it's probably just "dead" paint sitting on top of the good stuff. For a 1980 finish, you need to perform a deep-clean polish to shave off that oxidized top layer. Don't be scared if you see a little color on your buffing pad; on a single-stage bike, that's just the ghost of the 80s leaving the building. Once you've brought the shine back, remember the golden rule of this era: It needs wax or it dies. Without a clear coat, a high-quality carnauba wax or sealant is the only thing standing between your paint and the next round of oxidation. Treat it like a leather jacket-keep it fed, keep it sealed, and it'll outlast the rider.