1965 Honda-Motorcycle Touch Up Paint (1 OEM Colors)

The 1965 Honda-Motorcycle Vibe

Back in 1965, the slogan was "You meet the nicest people on a Honda," but in the garage, we knew the real story: these bikes were built to outlast the riders. Whether you were redlining a CB77 Super Hawk or cruising a CA77 Dream, Honda was proving that Japanese engineering didn't just work-it looked sophisticated. While the factory offered a handful of primary tones, our database shows that the real survivor, the one that still looks mean under a shop light sixty years later, is Black. This wasn't the thin, grayish black you see on modern commuters; it was a deep, ink-well soul that defined the era of the "Black Bomber."

Paint Health Check

Since we're talking 1965, you're dealing with the Single Stage Era. There is no clear coat hiding your mistakes or protecting your pigment here. In the sixties, Honda used thick, honest lacquers and enamels that were applied with enough depth to actually buff out a scratch without hitting bare metal. But here's the rub: because there's no protective clear layer, these finishes are prone to Oxidation. If that tank looks more like a dusty chalkboard than a mirror, the paint has "gasped"-it's literally dried out from decades of UV exposure. It's a chalky, hazy fade that makes the bike look tired, even if the steel underneath is perfect.

Restoration Tip

When you're touching up a 1965 survivor, remember: it needs wax or it dies. Because this is single-stage paint, the surface is porous compared to modern plastics. If you're filling a chip, you're working with a solvent-based formula that's designed to melt into the original layer, not just sit on top of it. Once you've leveled your repair, keep that finish sealed. A high-quality carnauba wax isn't just for show; it's the only thing standing between your 1960s pigment and the slow, white death of oxidation. Treat it like leather-keep it fed and kept out of the high-noon sun, and that deep black will stay deep for another sixty years.