98600BB - Aqua PearlHarley-Davidson Touch Up Paint

The Look

Since your bike has been on the road for thirty years, the original finish has lived a full life. This color was a 1994 standout that appeared on everything from the Fat Boy to the first-year Road King. It captures a specific moment in the nineties when Harley-Davidson leaned into cleaner, oceanic tones to balance out all that chrome. It is not just a blue or a green; it is a deep, shifting hue that provides a cool depth you simply do not see on the modern production line.

Technical Details

Because this is a pearl finish, it relies on tiny mica particles to catch the light and create that signature shimmer. This creates a beautiful color shift as you walk around the bike, but it also means the finish is sensitive to how thick you apply it. If you apply the paint too heavily in one spot, the mica can "clump," making the repair look darker or muddier than the rest of the tank. You want to build the color in thin, light layers to mimic the factory depth without creating metallic spots.

Best Practices

Before you spray or dab Harley-Davidson Aqua Pearl (check for code 98600BB), you need to shake it for at least 60 seconds. This is the only way to ensure those mica flakes are suspended evenly instead of sitting at the bottom of the container. You will usually find your paint code on a sticker near the steering head on the frame or the down tube, though a dealer can always verify it via your VIN. Test the color on the included card first to see how well it matches your bike's current level of sun-fade. When applying, keep the container moving to avoid puddling the pearl in one area, and give it plenty of drying time between layers.