1987 BMW-Motorcycles Touch Up Paint (2 OEM Colors)

The 1987 BMW-Motorcycles Vibe

It's 1987, and the air is thick with the smell of leaded fuel and the hum of the "Flying Brick." Whether you were leaning into a corner on a K100RS or thumping along on a classic R80, BMW was at the top of its game, merging Teutonic engineering with a palette that finally started to break away from "Police White." While our database focuses on the true survivors-like that crisp, deep Blue and the period-perfect Light Green Metallic-these colors defined an era where the bikes were built to outlast their riders. It was a time of transition, where the Ultimate Riding Machine started looking as sharp as it handled.

Paint Health Check

Welcome to the heart of The Peeling Era. In 1987, the factory was fully committing to the modern basecoat-and-clearcoat system. It looked a million bucks on the showroom floor, but there was a catch: the bond between the color and the clear wasn't always a lifelong marriage. If your '87 has spent its life under the sun, you're likely seeing "Delamination"-that's a fancy word for your clear coat coming off like a bad sunburn. Once that clear starts to lift, the pigment underneath is defenseless. If you see white, flaky edges around your fuel filler or on the top of the fairing, your paint is officially in the danger zone.

Restoration Tip

In this era of paint, a rock chip isn't just a beauty mark; it's a gateway for disaster. Because the clear coat is a separate layer, moisture loves to crawl into a chip and start prying the clear away from the color. My advice? Seal chips immediately before the clear lifts. If you've got a survivor with the original finish, don't wait for a full restoration. Use a high-quality touch-up to "cap" any nicks. It's not just about the look; it's about locking that clear coat down so it doesn't decide to part ways with the bike during your next high-pressure wash.