COLOR CODEPB284-C - Blue TricoatHonda-Motorcycle Touch-Up Paint

The Look

This is the deep, electric hue that defined the peak of the sportbike wars at the turn of the millennium. If your bike has been on the road since 1999, it likely still carries that signature Honda glow that looks like it is a foot deep. While it was used across various models, it is most famous for giving the sportbikes of that era a liquid, high-energy appearance that stands out in the sun without looking like a dated pastel.

Technical Details

You are working with a tricoat finish, which means the color relies on transparency and light reflecting through multiple layers. This is not a simple "one-and-done" blue. It uses a metallic base followed by a translucent blue mid-coat to create that candy effect. The challenge here is consistency. If you apply the blue layers too thick, the finish will turn dark and muddy. If you apply them too thin, the bike will look washed out and overly silver. It requires a patient hand to build the color until it matches the rest of the fairings.

Best Practices

Before you spray or dab Honda-Motorcycle Blue Tricoat (check for code PB284-C on the white sticker located under your seat or on the subframe), you need to shake the container for at least sixty seconds. Those metallic particles in the base layer like to settle at the bottom. Always test the color on the included card first to determine exactly how many layers of the blue you need to reach the right shade. When applying, keep the container moving to ensure the transparent blue goes on evenly and does not pool into dark streaks. Give the paint plenty of drying time between layers in a cool garage or the shade to keep the finish smooth.