2004 Suzuki-Motorcycle Touch Up Paint (4 OEM Colors)

The 2004 Suzuki-Motorcycle Vibe

Ah, 2004. If you weren't trying to break the sound barrier on a Hayabusa, you were probably leaning a GSX-R1000 so far over in a canyon that your blinkers were scraping the pavement. It was the year of "industrial cool." Suzuki leaned hard into that Y2K aesthetic, moving away from the neon screams of the 90s and into a more sophisticated, metallic palette. We've kept the heavy hitters in our database-the colors that actually defined the era. You're likely looking at Sonic Silver or Oort Grey Metallic, which were the "official" colors of speed that year. And if you've got the Medium Blue Tricoat, you're holding onto the classic racing heritage that made Suzuki a legend on the track.

Paint Health Check

Now, let's talk shop. Your 2004 Suzuki sits right at the tail end of the Peeling Era. Back then, the factory was getting real good at laying down thin basecoats under a high-gloss clear, but the chemistry hadn't quite perfected the "forever" bond yet. After twenty years of engine heat and UV exposure, these bikes are prone to delamination-that's when the clear coat decides it's tired of being married to the paint and starts lifting in white, flaky sheets. If you see your Shadow Black looking a bit cloudy or the edges of your tank starting to "feather," that's the clear coat failing. Once air gets under that layer, it spreads faster than a rumor in a biker bar.

Restoration Tip

My advice for a 2004 survivor? Seal those chips immediately. On a bike this age, a stone chip isn't just a cosmetic eyesore; it's an invitation for moisture to get under the clear coat and start the peeling process. Don't wait until you have a silver-dollar-sized flake missing from your fairing. If you spot a nick in that Medium Blue Tricoat, dab it with a touch-up pen or a fine brush to seal the edge of the clear coat back down. Think of it like a stitch in time-keep the moisture out, and you'll keep the clear coat from lifting off the metal.