Modern Vespa

I have a 1985 Pink Vespa PX80E and I am wanting to get it painted. But i want to keep it the original factory color. So I am trying to find out the paint color code for this scoot?

Anyone have any idea where to find this?

www.vespapaintcodes.com

tried that one already.. when you click on the link they have there it doesnt load.. its an error

Are you referring to the off-site link on the what color do I need page?

I think it was similar to this page:
http://scoot.net/faq/Paint_codes

That said, I noticed yours is an 85? And I think most of the paint code resources stop circa 82 or so.

yep

Pink huh?

Maybe Eric has an idea and will drop in, albeit he has been scarce lately.

yes and factory pink hehe it is a german import

still trying to find out.. i want to have it repainted but the color is so unique I dont want to paint it a different color

I believe you're speaking of this link: http://www.vespaclub.com/tutte.html It's dead for me too (Jim <--Star Trek reference) Only horses should be painted a different color.

i dont want to just "wing" it.. i would like to know the exact code..

so if anyone can tell me how or where to find this i would appreciate it!

so, you never got ahold of Eric at the vespapaintcodes.com?

No I emailed him earlier.. nothing back yet?

dont give up. hes a busy man.

oh I wont.. just want to get my scoot into the paintshop soon!

I found this a few years ago. Hopefully its of use to someone.

http://www.coloreamico.it/catalogo/vespa.asp?page=1&COD=PIA

Find an automotive paint shop that can scan the paint on your scoot and match the color.

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You would be better off to take the scoot to a paint supply shop where they can match the color directly to a good section of the scoot. It's a 1985 model and as paint ages the color will shift, due to both sun fading and pigment breakdown due to atmospheric impurities.

If you use the paint codes the resulting paint color will be different than what the scoot color is now.

if you're going to scan part of your scoot for a paint match, you want to pick part of the frame that's been protected from the sun. If it's had a bench seat on it for it's whole life, odds are that the top of the gas tank is pretty pristine as far as fading goes, but if it's had gas pour all over it, maybe not. Another place is under the horncast. Or on the inside of the legshield, after you remove the glove box. It'll be more work to get to these places, but it'll be well worth it. Maybe on the back of the front fender, too. Or under the spare side cowl.

yeah I am really torn on if I want to keep it the original color or change it up?

Keep it OG just wait for Eric! It will be worth the wait!

Try emailing SIP, they might be able to help you out on this one considering it's a German import...

Anyone know Eric personally?