2004 Yamaha Touch Up Paint (2 OEM Colors)

The 2004 Yamaha Vibe

Welcome to 2004-the year the YZF-R1 became a literal-class monster and the YZF-R6 was busy rewriting the rulebook on middleweight aggression. This was an era of peak performance and deep, moody aesthetics. While the world was obsessed with silver, Yamaha was leaning into the shadows with legends like Raven (DBC 906478) and that deep, mysterious Black Cherry. These weren't just colors; they were a statement. If you're looking at your 2004 survivor today, you're likely staring at one of these two heavy hitters. They were designed to look fast standing still, but twenty years of sun and road grit have likely started to tell a different story.

Paint Health Check

Being from the 1985-2005 window means your Yamaha is a proud resident of The Peeling Era. By 2004, factory clear coats were looking better than ever, but they had a nasty habit of "delaminating" once they reached their second decade. If you notice the edges of your tank or the high spots on your fairings starting to look like a sunburned tourist, you've got clear coat failure. On a bike, this usually starts around the fuel filler or wherever your gear rubs against the tank. Once air and moisture get under that clear layer, it stops being a protective shield and starts being a lifting liability.

Restoration Tip

If you've got a chip in that Raven or Black Cherry finish, do not-I repeat, do not-wait until next season to fix it. In this era of paint, a tiny stone chip is the "front door" for delamination. Use a fine-point applicator to seal those chips immediately. If you're blending a repair, scuff your edges further back than you think you need to; you want to ensure the new clear is biting into stable, original material, not the "walking" edge of a clear coat that's already thinking about quitting. Seal it early, or you'll be stripping the whole fairing by winter.