Rattle can match for Sand-Beige R1200RT?

[bogthebasher]

Has anyone tried to match the Sand-Beige colour? I have Givi top box that I'd like to paint to match my wife's R1200RT. The BMW colour looks quite complex so not holding out much hope. Any input appreciated.

[frankjasper]

Go to a good paint/body supply shop (if the stuff on the shelf says "Only for sale to trained professionals, see MSDS information" or something to that effect, you're in the right place) with a sample. Some suppliers have thousands and thousands of paint chips, and they can mix many of the colors into rattle cans. With good prep and some care, rattle cans can do a pretty nice job on small pieces, especially if you buff out the clear coat. Runs about $10-$20 per can depending. Or pick a nice coordinating color so you don't have to try to match exactly.

[bogthebasher]

Thanks that sounds like a great idea. I was planning on removing the 'colour coordinated insert piece' from the Givi so it will be a small area. I can bring one of the side bags into the paint shop for comparison.