Harley-Davidson 1980 Touch Up Paint

1980 Harley-Davidson Touch Up Paint (1 OEM Colors)

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For small chips & scratches

Customized Color Paint Pen

Repair tiny chips and scratches with precision. Perfect for small nicks from rocks or door dings, the fine tip applicator makes it easy for beginners to achieve a clean, factory-quality finish.

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For Medium-sized Chips & Scratches

Customized Color Paint Bottle

Tackle medium-sized scratches and chips with our Customized Color Paint Bottle. The built-in applicator brush provides smooth, controlled coverage, while the included basecoat delivers a perfect factory match in your custom paint color.

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For larger areas & panel resprays

Customized Color Spray Can

Cover larger areas with a smooth, professional finish using ourcustomized color Spray Can. Designed for hoods, fenders, and larger scratches, this product provides consistent spray coverage and factory-matched color accuracy.

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For large repairs & total resprays

Customized Color Professional Size Paint

When your repair job calls for more than a touch-up, step up to our professional-size automotive paints. Available in Pint, Quart, or Gallon sizes, these paints are ready-to-spray using an airless spray gun.

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For small chips & scratches

Customized Color Tricoat Paint Pens

Repair tiny chips and scratches with precision. Perfect for small nicks from rocks or door dings, the fine tip applicator makes it easy for beginners to achieve a clean, factory-quality finish. Each order includes a basecoat and a midcoat pen.

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For Medium-sized Chips & Scratches

Customized Color Tricoat Paint Bottles

Tackle medium-sized scratches and chips with our Customized Color Paint Bottles. The built-in applicator brush provides smooth, controlled coverage, while the basecoat & midcoat deliver a perfect factory match in your custom paint color.

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For larger areas & panel resprays

Customized Color Tricoat Spray Cans

Cover larger areas with a smooth, professional finish using our customized color basecoat & midcoat Spray Cans. Designed for hoods, fenders, and larger scratches, this product provides consistent spray coverage and factory-matched color accuracy.

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For large repairs & total resprays

Customized Color Tricoat Professional Size Paint

When your repair job calls for more than a touch-up, step up to our professional-size automotive paints. Available in Pint, Quart, or Gallon sizes, these paints are ready-to-spray using an airless spray gun. Each order includes a basecoat & a midcoat paint.

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Where to find Harley-Davidson color code

How to Find Your 1980 Harley-Davidson's Color Code

A color code is unlikely to appear on a Harley Davidson; often only the color name is listed. The code can be determined by Harley-Davidson. If there is no color code, the relevant reference is the PPG or Dupont (Axalta) paint formula number. Finding a code on the bike is uncommon, so identification typically relies on Harley-Davidson or, failing a code, the PPG or Dupont (Axalta) formula.

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1980 Harley-Davidson Background Info

The 1980 Harley-Davidson Vibe

1980 was a year of heavy lifting and heavy iron. It was the twilight of the AMF era, where the Shovelhead was still king and the factory was pumping out legends like the FXB Sturgis and the classic Low Rider. The vibe was gritty, loud, and unapologetically metallic. While the rest of the world was busy moving toward plastic and neon, Harley was still wrapping its soul in steel and heavy pigment. In our vault, we've focused on the survivors of this transition, specifically the Sparkling Turquoise Tricoat-a color that proved Harley wasn't afraid to get flashy even when the times were tough. If you're staring at a 1980 tank today, you're looking at a piece of history that survived the last days of the old guard.

Paint Health Check

Since we're dealing with the Single Stage Era, your biggest enemy isn't just gravity-it's oxygen. Back in 1980, the paint didn't have a modern "shield" to hide behind. Whether it's a solid or a tricoat, the pigment is right there on the surface, shaking hands with the sun every day. This leads to the classic "Chalky Fade." If your Turquoise is looking more like a dusty chalkboard than a gemstone, that's oxidation. The paint is literally drying out and turning to powder. It's a "use it or lose it" situation; if that paint isn't sealed, the environment will eventually eat right down to the primer.

Restoration Tip

The golden rule for 1980 iron: It needs wax or it dies. Before you start slinging new paint, try a deep cleaning with a light polishing compound to "exfoliate" that dead, chalky layer of oxidation. You'll be surprised how much life is hiding under the dust. Once you've brought the shine back-or once you've laid down our fresh match-you have to seal the deal. Use a high-quality Carnauba wax or a period-correct sealant. On these old Shovelheads, the paint is porous. If you don't keep a barrier between the pigment and the air, you'll be back to square one by next season. Polish it, wax it, and keep it out of the rain.

Harley-Davidson Models Released in 1980

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