[Diver4242]

I have a 2012 R1200RT in Midnight Blue. I got the 49L topcase and have a good auto body/paint place nearby that will paint it for me. The guy said to first ask if I can get a pint of the official paint from BMW. Is that possible? Otherwise I think I can get the color code from under the seat according to a search here. He also asked if the BMW round logo can be removed safely (i.e. is it double stick tape or something?). thanks for any help.

 

[Diver4242]

Didn't see the color code under the seat, any help with what that is for 2012 midnight blue would be appreciated.

 

[wvpc]

N87 per my dealer order form.

 

[6speedTi]

I have a 2012 R1200RT in Midnight Blue. I got the 49L topcase and have a good auto body/paint place nearby that will paint it for me. The guy said to first ask if I can get a pint of the official paint from BMW. Is that possible? Otherwise I think I can get the color code from under the seat according to a search here. He also asked if the BMW round logo can be removed safely (i.e. is it double stick tape or something?). thanks for any help.

N87 (Midnight Blue Metallic)
The Roundel is secured with double faced tape.
The back rest can be easily removed from the inside. Torx screws.
The hinges can be easily removed as well.

 

[U-TURN]

does anyone out there know how to take apart a 49 liter top case, I need to seperate the bottom sections of the case, my lid is open but the flip out release is now closed and pushing the release button does nothing. thanks

 

[rwbloch]

I had mine done by Ray Atwood in Bolton, VT, who focuses on painting motorcycles. He got the factory paint from BMW and I am sure would answer questions.

http://www.vintagebmw.org/v7/node/180

It is worth it to have it painted, especially midnight blue.