2010 Suzuki-Motorcycle Touch Up Paint (4 OEM Colors)

The 2010 Suzuki-Motorcycle Vibe

By 2010, Suzuki was leaning hard into that "high-speed, low-drag" aesthetic. Whether you were tucking behind the fairings of a GSX-R or a Hayabusa, or cruising the asphalt on a Boulevard, the look was decidedly modern and monochromatic. We've focused our attention on the real survivors of this era-the shades that defined the decade's obsession with metallic depth and pearl finishes. We're talking about the heavy hitters like Oort Grey Metallic and the crisp Pearl Mirage White Tricoat. These weren't just colors; they were a statement that Suzuki could do "classy" just as well as they did "fast." Along with Shadow Black and Sonic Silver, this palette represents the peak of the 2010 neutral-cool trend.

Paint Health Check

Welcome to the Thin Paint Era. By 2010, factory robots had become masters of efficiency, which is a polite way of saying they got really good at stretching a gallon of paint across a lot of motorcycles. While the finish looked incredible on the showroom floor, the reality is that these coats are thin. On a 2010 Suzuki, you're likely dealing with "Robot Efficiency" syndrome: the clear coat is hard but brittle, making it prone to "micro-chipping" from road grit and tank scratches from your own gear. If you see a nick, don't wait-because that thin factory layer doesn't offer much of a secondary defense once the surface is breached.

Restoration Tip

When you're touching up a bike from this era, remember: build layers slowly and don't blob it. Because the original factory finish is so thin, a single heavy drop of touch-up paint will sit on the surface like a mountain. Instead, use a fine-tipped brush or a toothpick to apply "whisper-thin" layers. Let each one flash off before adding the next until you've built the depth back up to level. This is especially vital for Pearl Mirage White Tricoat, where the depth comes from the way light hits those layers-not from one thick coat of pigment.