was at NAPA today and saw the large selection of Dupli Color paint. Thought I would post up a few colors for reference. Note, each spoon has 2 coats base and 3 Dupli Clear. I've seen the paint thread, but didn't see one that did a direct comparison to a fender painted in 1973. The fender is from my 1974 DT 125 A.

paint comparisons:
1. BFM0341 SILVER FROST



2. ENGINE COLOR DE1615 CERAMIC




3. BTY1617 CLASSIC SILVER MICA



4. BTY1602 SILVER METALLIC



5. BHA0974 STARLIGHT SILVER METALLIC

what happens when you spray one of the spoons in prev post with the can in the picture below. instant DT125A.


can added for reference; can't get this paint any longer, but I believe House of Kolor has one.

Im following
I've found myself consistently using 1615..but its matte. I was going to use the matching clear to get the gloss
I bake them the traditional enamel way with great results
175 deg F for 40 min


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A comparison on taillight bracket for STARLIGHT SILVER METALLIC (LEFT) and SILVER FROST(RIGHT):

The original fenders and side cases were not gloss, however the 1615 needs protection so I gloss it and then dust it to get the right finish.
Capt Dave

any pics? would love to see the dusted paint.

Don`t have a close up, just shipped the bike to Wyoming.

So did you conclude that Starlight silver is closest to Yamaha crystal silver?? Thanks

I am happy w/the outcome. I did end up w/Dupli Color Starlight Silver and Spray Max 2K Clear Glamour 368-0061. Example below take from my DT360 Resto thread.

I would love to see a basic silver with various levels of flake added to it as comparison. I am no painter, but the next time I do this, I'll be experimenting w/flakes. Gotta watch out though. I keep having visions of those old good times vans. He he.

That looks great! Thanks for the help. I am restoring a 78 RD400 that is Crystal Silver, so this is very helpful. My 81 DT175 is next in line.