1985 Honda-Motorcycle Touch Up Paint (3 OEM Colors)

The 1985 Honda-Motorcycle Vibe

Welcome to 1985-the year Honda decided to conquer every corner of the asphalt and the dirt. Whether you were carving canyons on a Nighthawk 700S, cruising the boulevard on the brand-new Rebel, or cross-country hauling on a GL1200 Gold Wing, you were riding the peak of Japanese engineering. We've focused our collection on the true survivors of this neon-soaked decade, specifically the legendary Flash Red that defined the XR dirt legends, the sophisticated Cloud Silver Metallic seen on the cruisers, and that quintessential 80s "subdued" Light Beige. These weren't just colors; they were a statement that the disco era was dead and the high-tech age had arrived.

Paint Health Check

Now, listen close, because 1985 was the dawn of the Peeling Era. Honda was experimenting with the early days of two-stage systems to get that deep metallic pop on the Gold Wings and Elites. The reality? That clear coat was about as stable as a one-hit-wonder on MTV. By now, most of these bikes are fighting delamination-that's when the clear layer decides it's had enough of the base coat and starts lifting off in ugly white flakes. If your Flash Red tank looks like it's sunburned and peeling, or your Cloud Silver has lost its luster, you're looking at the classic clear coat failure of the mid-80s.

Restoration Tip

If you've still got original paint, you're sitting on a miracle, but don't let your guard down. My advice for this era? Seal your chips immediately before the clear lifts. On these mid-80s bikes, a tiny rock chip isn't just a cosmetic flaw; it's an entry point for moisture to get under the clear coat and start the peeling process. Take a fine-tipped brush, dab that color in, and make sure it's sealed tight. If the clear has already started to "halo" around a chip, you've got to feather it back gently before you touch it up, or you're just painting over a lie. Keep it sealed, or watch your factory finish flake away into the wind.