2014 Honda-Motorcycle Touch Up Paint (4 OEM Colors)

The 2014 Honda-Motorcycle Vibe

2014 was the year of the "sophisticated cruiser." Pharrell was telling everyone to be "Happy" on the radio while Honda was busy refining the legends like the Gold Wing and the Interceptor. It was an era where the factory color palette moved away from the neon screams of the early 2000s and into a more "executive" territory. We've focused our database on the true survivors of this year-the high-end finishes that defined the showroom floor. Whether it was the deep, wine-soaked Cabernet Red Tricoat or the dignified Champagne Bronze, these bikes weren't just transport; they were moving light shows.

Paint Health Check

Welcome to the Thin Paint Era. By 2014, the factory robots had become so efficient they could stretch a thimble of paint across an entire fairing. It looks incredible under the dealership LEDs, but out in the real world? It's a different story. These thin factory enamels are notorious for "Robot Efficiency" syndrome-meaning there isn't much "meat" on the bone. If you're riding a White Tricoat or Candy Alizarin Red model, your biggest enemies are road grit and over-aggressive buffing. Because the clear coat is so thin, a single stray pebble can punch straight through to the primer, and one over-zealous session with a high-speed polisher can leave you looking at a permanent "pink spot" where your depth used to be.

Restoration Tip

When you're fixing chips on these 2014 beauties, especially the Tricoats, patience is your only friend. Because the factory coat is so thin, you can't just "blob and sand" like you did on a 1990s tank. If you put too much paint in the chip at once, you'll create a mountain that you'll never be able to level without burning through the surrounding original clear. Build your layers slowly-base, mid, then clear-letting each one sit until it's tight. And for the love of the open road, don't go chasing a "perfect level" with heavy sandpaper. Use a fine touch and a steady hand; you're performing surgery, not masonry.