1988 Honda-Motorcycle Touch Up Paint (2 OEM Colors)

The 1988 Honda-Motorcycle Vibe

Welcome to 1988, the year Honda decided that if you weren't going fast, you should at least look like you were standing still in style. This was the era of the legendary GL1500 Gold Wing making its six-cylinder debut and the CBR Hurricane series tearing up the asphalt. While the rest of the world was getting blinded by neon spandex, Honda kept it classy with sophisticated metallics. We've focused our collection on the true survivors of this era, like the timeless Cloud Silver Metallic and the "Sunday-cruise-at-sunset" Martini Beige Metallic. These weren't just colors; they were a statement that you had taste, even in a decade of big hair and synthesizer solos.

Paint Health Check

Now, listen close, because 1988 sits right in the heart of The Peeling Era. This was when the industry was fully committed to the basecoat/clearcoat transition, but they hadn't quite mastered the recipe for long-term "stick." If your Hurricane has spent too many years baking in the sun, you're likely dealing with delamination-that's when the clear coat starts looking like a bad sunburn and begins flaking off in sheets. Once that clear lifts, the metallic base underneath is about as protected as a paper umbrella in a monsoon.

Restoration Tip

The golden rule for 1988 factory finishes? Seal those chips immediately. On these early clear-coat bikes, a tiny rock chip is more than an eyesore-it's an entry point for moisture and air to get under the clear and start the "lift." If you see a nick, don't wait for the weekend. Clean it, dab it with a matched touch-up, and seal it before the edges of the clear coat have a chance to lose their grip. Once that delamination starts creeping, you aren't just touching up; you're looking at a full strip-and-spray.