2020 Yamaha Touch Up Paint (2 OEM Colors)

The 2020 Yamaha Vibe

Ah, 2020. While the rest of the world was busy scrubbing groceries with disinfectant, Yamaha was out there trying to keep the dream alive with the razor-sharp R6 and the "Dark Side of Japan" MT series. It was a year of moody, sophisticated tones. We've focused our collection on the survivors of this era-the heavy hitters like Raven (that deep, iconic Midnight Black) and the soul-stirring Black Cherry. These weren't just colors; they were the uniform for a year where the open road was the only place you could actually breathe.

Paint Health Check

Welcome to the Thin Paint Era. By 2020, those robots in the factory had become a little too good at their jobs. They figured out exactly how many microns of paint it takes to cover a tank without a drop of "waste," and the result is a finish that looks like a million bucks but has the skin thickness of a grape. You've probably already noticed it: the clear coat is stunning, but it's fragile. Between the "robot efficiency" and the friction from your riding gear, these modern finishes are prone to micro-scuffs and road-rash chips that seem to appear if you just look at the bike too hard.

Restoration Tip

When you're touching up a 2020 factory finish, remember that you're working with a very thin, precise layer. The biggest mistake you can make is trying to fill a chip in one heavy "blob." Because the factory paint is so thin, a thick glob of touch-up will stand out like a sore thumb. Build your layers slowly. Apply a tiny amount, let it flash off, and repeat until you're level with the surrounding surface. It takes a little more patience, but it's the only way to respect that lean, mean factory look.