1972 Honda-Motorcycle Touch Up Paint (4 OEM Colors)

The 1972 Honda-Motorcycle Vibe

Welcome to 1972-the year Honda was busy putting the world on two wheels. Whether you were tearing up the dirt on a CT70 Trail or redlining a CB750 "Superbike" down the interstate, you weren't just riding; you were making a statement. While the car world was drowning in a sea of drab olive greens and harvest golds, we've focused our attention on the real survivor of the era: Magna Red. It was the color of speed, the color of the "You Meet the Nicest People on a Honda" campaign, and the only color that truly mattered if you wanted to be seen before you were heard.

Paint Health Check

Back in '72, clear coats were something for the future; we lived in the Single Stage Era. This means your Magna Red isn't hiding under a plastic shield-it's out there in the elements, taking the hits. The big "O" (Oxidation) is your primary enemy here. Over the decades, the sun eats the binder in that red pigment, turning your "cherry" tank into a chalky, pinkish ghost of its former self. To make matters worse, these old enamels have zero patience for modern gasoline. One sloppy fill-up at the pump can leave a permanent "gas-stain" trail right down the side of your tank if you aren't careful.

Restoration Tip

If your paint looks like a chalkboard, don't panic-it might just be sleeping. Since this is single-stage paint, you can often "cut" through the dead, oxidized layer with a fine polishing compound to reveal the fresh pigment underneath. But listen closely: once you bring that shine back, it needs wax or it dies. Without a dedicated protective barrier, that fresh surface will oxidize twice as fast as it did the first time. Keep it sealed, keep it dry, and for the love of the garage, wipe off fuel spills the second they happen.