COLOR CODE9860JP - White Gold TricoatHarley-Davidson Touch-Up Paint

The Look

This color is a rare gem from 2008, a year when Harley decided to dress everything from the Sportster to the Ultra Classic in something that looked more like jewelry than industrial paint. It is not just a white; it is a rich, creamy ivory that carries a heavy gold shimmer. In the shade, it looks like a clean, expensive antique white, but the second you pull out of the garage and hit the sun, the gold pearl wakes up and gives the metal a liquid depth. Since your Harley has been on the road for over fifteen years, the original finish has likely developed a warm character that makes it look even more regal than it did on the showroom floor.

Technical Details

You are dealing with a tricoat pearl, which is the most sophisticated finish Harley offered that year. This means the gold shimmer is actually suspended in a mid-layer rather than being mixed directly into the white base. The risk here is mottling. If you apply the paint unevenly, the gold particles will cluster in some spots and look thin in others, creating a blotchy or "zebra stripe" effect. It requires a steady hand and patience because you are building the intensity of the gold sparkle layer by layer. If you rush it, the repair will look like a yellowed bruise against the white background.

Best Practices

Before you spray or dab Harley-Davidson White Gold Tricoat (check for code 9860JP), you need to shake the container for at least sixty seconds to get those heavy gold pearls off the bottom and into the mix. Finding the code on a bike can be a hunt, but you can usually find a sticker on the frame near the steering head or tucked under the seat. If the sticker is gone, your local dealer can pull the exact match from your VIN. Always test the color on the included card to see how many layers of pearl you need to match the age of your bike. Keep the container moving at all times to ensure the shimmer stays uniform. Let each layer have plenty of drying time so you don't disturb the pearl and cause shadows in the finish.