2005 Yamaha Touch Up Paint (2 OEM Colors)

The 2005 Yamaha Vibe

Welcome to 2005-the year of the Razr flip phone, the first YouTube upload, and Yamaha deciding that "stealth" was the only personality trait that mattered. On the street, the R1 and R6 were busy reclaiming the crown, looking like they'd been dipped in liquid ink. We've focused our attention on the absolute survivors of this era, specifically the deep, moody Black Cherry and the legendary Raven (DBC 906478). If you were riding a Raven edition in '05, you weren't just a commuter; you were a shadow with a high-revving habit. It was a time when Yamaha moved away from the neon-soaked '90s and into a sophisticated, dark-metallic aesthetic that still looks modern today.

Paint Health Check

Now, let's talk turkey. You're dealing with what I call The Peeling Era. By 2005, factory clear coats had become incredibly hard and glossy, which made the showroom shine spectacular. BUT, the bond between that glossy clear and the base color has a shelf life, especially on those plastic fairings that flex and bake in the sun. If your Yamaha has been living outside, you're likely seeing the early stages of delamination-that's when the clear coat starts to lift and flake away like a bad sunburn. Once the clear loses its grip, the color underneath is defenseless. If you see a "milky" spot or a jagged edge where the shine is gone, the clock is officially ticking.

Restoration Tip

The golden rule for 2005 paint: Seal those chips immediately. In this era of paint tech, a tiny rock chip isn't just a cosmetic blemish; it's an entry point for moisture and air to get under the clear coat and start the lifting process. Grab a touch-up pen or a small brush and seal any "pockmarks" on the nose or tank as soon as you see them. By filling the crater, you're literally gluing the edges of the clear coat down, preventing it from delaminating across the rest of the panel. Treat it like a small crack in a windshield-fix it now, or you'll be repainting the whole fairing by next season.