1991 Suzuki-Motorcycle Touch Up Paint (3 OEM Colors)

The 1991 Suzuki-Motorcycle Vibe

1991 was a mood. While the rest of the world was busy discovering grunge, Suzuki was busy turning out some of the most iconic "Slingshot" GSX-Rs and Katanas to ever hit the asphalt. In our database, we've focused on the survivors of this era-the sophisticated, "stealth-bomber" tones that defined the early 90s. We're talking about Oort Grey Metallic, Shadow Black, and Sonic Silver. These weren't the neon-splattered experiments of the late 80s; this was Suzuki embracing a sleek, metallic maturity that made a parked GSX-R750 look like it was doing 100mph just sitting on its kickstand.

Paint Health Check

Welcome to The Peeling Era. By 1991, the industry had moved away from the thick, "forgive-everything" single-stage paints of the past and into the world of basecoat-clearcoat systems. While this gave these bikes that deep, liquid-metallic shine in Sonic Silver, it came with a catch: delamination. If your bike has spent thirty years fighting UV rays, that clear coat is likely feeling a bit brittle. It starts as a tiny white splotch or a "cloudy" patch, and before you know it, the clear is flaking off in sheets, leaving the metallic base coat underneath exposed, dry, and defenseless.

Restoration Tip

The golden rule for 1991 Suzuki paint: Seal your chips immediately. In this era of paint tech, a rock chip isn't just a cosmetic blemish; it's an invitation for moisture and air to get between the clear coat and the base. Once that bond is broken, the clear will start to "lift" or peel away from the edges of the chip like an old sticker. Don't let it breathe. If you see a nick on the tank or the fairing, hit it with a touch-up pen or a dab of clear yesterday. You aren't just fixing a spot; you're anchoring the rest of the finish to the bike.