1984 BMW-Motorcycles Touch Up Paint (3 OEM Colors)

The 1984 BMW-Motorcycles Vibe

Welcome to 1984-the year BMW decided to prove they could build more than just legendary "Airheads" by dropping the K100 "Flying Brick" on the world. It was an era of clean lines, German precision, and a color palette that didn't need to scream to be heard. We've focused our collection on the true survivors of the year, like the deep Blue and Spheric Silver that defined the touring class, and that unapologetic Bright Red that made the R100RS look like it was moving even when it was on its center stand. This was the peak of "Function over Form," but man, did that form look good in a solid monotone finish.

Paint Health Check

Being a pre-1985 machine, you are dealing with the Single Stage Era. This was the last stand for high-solvent, heavy-pigment enamels. On those solid colors like Bright Red, there isn't a "sacrificial" clear coat layer protecting the pigment-the color is the top coat. The legend of BMW build quality is bulletproof, BUT the chemistry of 1984 has a weakness: Oxidation. If your Beemer has spent too much time in the sun, that deep red or blue has likely turned into a chalky, matte mess. It's not "patina," it's the paint literally drying out and dying on the vine.

Restoration Tip

The golden rule for 1984 paint is simple: It needs wax or it dies. Because there's no clear coat to hide behind, the pigment is porous and susceptible to the elements. If you're seeing that "chalky" fade, don't just spray it with a modern quick-wax and hope for the best. You need to use a dedicated paint cleaner or a light polishing compound to strip away the dead, oxidized layer and reveal the fresh pigment underneath. Once you get that shine back, seal it immediately with a high-quality carnauba or polymer wax. Treat it like skin-if you don't keep it moisturized, it's going to crack and flake.