2000 Honda-Motorcycle Touch Up Paint (5 OEM Colors)

The 2000 Honda-Motorcycle Vibe

The year 2000 was supposed to be the end of the world, but while the computers were sweating the millennium bug, Honda was busy building the fastest production bikes on the planet. Whether you were tucking behind the windscreen of a CBR1100XX Super Blackbird or cruising the strip on a Shadow, the aesthetic was all about "High-Tech Stealth." Our database might show a singular focus on Black for this year, but let's be honest: on a 2000 Honda, Black wasn't just a color-it was the biker's tuxedo. It made those curves look lethal and the chrome pop like a flashbulb.

Paint Health Check

Welcome to The Peeling Era. In 2000, Honda was masters of the basecoat/clearcoat system, but they were also obsessed with weight and efficiency. The result? A clear coat that looks like a million bucks when it's fresh but is notoriously "thin-skinned." If your bike has spent its life parked in the sun, you're likely seeing the dreaded delamination-where the clear coat starts to ghost, turn white, and eventually flake off like a bad sunburn. Once that clear starts to lift, the pigment underneath is defenseless. If your tank or fairings look "chalky," the clear is already toast.

Restoration Tip

The golden rule for Y2K-era Honda paint is simple: Seal your chips immediately. Because the clear coat is so thin, a single rock chip is an invitation for moisture to get under the edge and start the "lifting" process. Once the clear loses its grip on the basecoat, it'll peel back in sheets. Keep a bottle of touch-up handy and dab those chips the moment you see them. It's not just about the look; it's about pinning the clear coat down so it doesn't decide to vacate the premises at 70 mph.