1976 Honda-Motorcycle Touch Up Paint (1 OEM Colors)

The 1976 Honda-Motorcycle Vibe

It's 1976-the Bicentennial. While the rest of the world was busy painting everything in sight red, white, and blue, Honda was busy perfecting the "Super Sport" look. Whether you were wrestling a CB750F through the canyons or cruising a first-gen GL1000 Gold Wing, these bikes had a presence that didn't need flashy graphics to command respect. In our database, we've focused on the ultimate survivor from this era: Black. It's the color that defined the midnight-run aesthetic and the only one that truly matters when you're trying to keep that classic, aggressive profile looking factory-fresh.

Paint Health Check

If you're looking at an original '76 tank today, you're dealing with the Single Stage Era. Back then, we didn't have the luxury of a clear coat "safety net" to hide behind. The pigment and the protection were mixed together in one shot of acrylic enamel. The bad news? This paint is a living thing, and it's been breathing for nearly fifty years. If your bike has spent any time in the sun, you're likely seeing "oxidation"-that chalky, hazy fade that makes your deep Black look more like a dusty chalkboard. Without a clear coat to take the hit, the UV rays go straight for the throat of your pigment.

Restoration Tip

Because this is single-stage paint, you can actually "bring it back" in a way you can't with modern stuff-but you have to be careful. The key is to realize that when you buff this paint, your pad will turn black. Don't panic; that's just the dead, oxidized layer coming off to reveal the fresh soul underneath. My advice? Once you've polished it back to a mirror shine, it needs wax or it dies. Without a clear coat, that wax is the only thing standing between your fresh finish and the atmosphere. Feed it a high-quality carnauba or a modern sealant regularly, or you'll be watching it turn gray all over again by next season.