1989 gl1500 color codes

[jtd]

Looking to source a replacement right side rear heat shield for my 95 gl1500 aspencade. Color code from the gas cap door is R-176C. I can find a shield for an 89 gl1500 but I cant tell if its the same color as mine - mine is a dark maroon color and the 89 shield looks to be more purple in color from the pic available. Does anyone know if the 89 & 95 wings used the same color codes? Also, BTW, don't add water to your battery while its in the bike. You will drip acid onto the heat shield...

[ct1500]

Candy Spectra Red is your R176C paint code and was available 1992-2000. 1989 machine had Candy Wineberry.

[bluthundr31]

The Candy Wineberry has a R114-CU code color which doesn't match your '95 Candy Spectra. From what I see, Honda didn't begin using the Candy Spectra Red (R176C) until the '92 models and used it through the '00 models. I'd stick with most red colors '92-'00.

[jtd]

Awesome replies - Thanks. Makes sense as the 89 shield color looked too purple, ala Wineberry. I'll look for a 92 or newer piece. Thanks again guys!