1990 BMW-Motorcycles Touch Up Paint (2 OEM Colors)

The 1990 BMW-Motorcycles Vibe

In 1990, BMW was in the middle of a beautiful identity crisis. You had the legendary R100GS "Airhead" proving it could still cross continents, while the "Flying Brick" K75 and K100 were busy pretending they were spaceships. It was a time of transition, and we've focused our collection on the survivors that defined the look: the only two colors that truly mattered on the tarmac back then-a deep, regal Blue and that high-velocity Bright Red. These weren't just colors; they were safety gear you could see from three Autobahn exits away.

Paint Health Check

Welcome to The Peeling Era. While a 1990 BMW engine will likely outlive your grandchildren, the paint tech of the time had a literal "sunburn" problem. We're talking about delamination. By 1990, the factory was moving heavily into clear coat systems to get that deep gloss, but the bond wasn't always as permanent as the mechanicals. If your fairing or tank is starting to look like it's shedding skin after a bad day at the beach, that's the clear coat giving up the ghost. Once the clear lifts, the base color underneath is defenseless against UV rays and gasoline spills.

Restoration Tip

Listen close: seal your chips immediately. On these 1990 rigs, a tiny stone chip isn't just a cosmetic blemish-it's an entry point. Once air or moisture gets between the color and the clear, the delamination will start to "creep" like a weed in a sidewalk crack. Use a precision touch-up to cap those nicks the moment you see them. You want to pin the edges of that clear coat down before it decides to peel off in a giant sheet. Catch it early, and you keep the bike looking factory; ignore it, and you'll be staring at a bare tank by next season.