KTM Touch Up Paint
KTM is an Austrian motorcycle brand mostly known for its off-road bikes, but it was not always the case. KTM's adventure started in 1934 when Austrian engineer Johann Trunkenpolz opened a metalworking and locksmith shop that also sold motorcycles and cars, the Kraftfahrzeug Trunkenpolz Mattighofen. As the Second World War unfolded, the main source of income for the young enterprise came from the repair of diesel engines. When the war ended, the need for mechanic repair drastically fell, this is when Trunkenpolz started working on his own motorcycle prototype.
The knowledge he gained by selling motorcycles and servicing them before the war, Johann Trunkenpolz was able to design his first bike and get it ready by 1951, calling it the R100. Once again prompted with the needs of the war, the shop possessed a drop forge and a foundry. With this equipment, the engineer was able to produce all the parts for the R100 in-house except for the engine. The motorcycle seemed so promising that in 1953, businessman Ernst Kronreif bought a large share of the company and renamed it the Kronreif Trunkenpolz Mattighofen.
As a racing enthusiast, Kronreif registered KTM to the 5th Gaisberg Competition where the company won first, second and third place. These victories were not the last that the KTM racing team would win over the years. The company's racing wins were surely a great way to demonstrate the quality and performance of the KTM machines. As the brand kept growing, they added a street motorcycle line, a scooter line and a bicycle line.
Early in the 80's, the company suffered a successive series of hardships. Both the scooter and the moped division experienced bad sales and were dropped but it is nothing considering that both Trunkenpolz and Kronreif died successively. It did not end there as in 1989, Erich Trunkenpolz, who had taken over the company after his father died, also experienced an unexpected death.
In 1991, KTM had to file for bankruptcy and was divided in four separate entities by the banks. The division that made motorcycles was renamed KTM Sportmotorcycle GmbH. It seemed that this separation was beneficial for the company as its sales quickly picked up. Soon after, Sportmotorcycles absorbed sibling KTM Werkzeugbau and Swedish motorcycle competitor Husaberg AB.
If your KTM sports the signature orange or any KTM color for that matter, we have the matching touch up paint ready for your motorcycle. In fact, TouchUpDirect's line of durable KTM touch up paint is ideal to repair any damage done to your bike, tree branch, rock, key or anything really, we stock the format you need.
The knowledge he gained by selling motorcycles and servicing them before the war, Johann Trunkenpolz was able to design his first bike and get it ready by 1951, calling it the R100. Once again prompted with the needs of the war, the shop possessed a drop forge and a foundry. With this equipment, the engineer was able to produce all the parts for the R100 in-house except for the engine. The motorcycle seemed so promising that in 1953, businessman Ernst Kronreif bought a large share of the company and renamed it the Kronreif Trunkenpolz Mattighofen.
As a racing enthusiast, Kronreif registered KTM to the 5th Gaisberg Competition where the company won first, second and third place. These victories were not the last that the KTM racing team would win over the years. The company's racing wins were surely a great way to demonstrate the quality and performance of the KTM machines. As the brand kept growing, they added a street motorcycle line, a scooter line and a bicycle line.
Early in the 80's, the company suffered a successive series of hardships. Both the scooter and the moped division experienced bad sales and were dropped but it is nothing considering that both Trunkenpolz and Kronreif died successively. It did not end there as in 1989, Erich Trunkenpolz, who had taken over the company after his father died, also experienced an unexpected death.
In 1991, KTM had to file for bankruptcy and was divided in four separate entities by the banks. The division that made motorcycles was renamed KTM Sportmotorcycle GmbH. It seemed that this separation was beneficial for the company as its sales quickly picked up. Soon after, Sportmotorcycles absorbed sibling KTM Werkzeugbau and Swedish motorcycle competitor Husaberg AB.
If your KTM sports the signature orange or any KTM color for that matter, we have the matching touch up paint ready for your motorcycle. In fact, TouchUpDirect's line of durable KTM touch up paint is ideal to repair any damage done to your bike, tree branch, rock, key or anything really, we stock the format you need.
What tools do I need for a KTM touch up paint job?
To create the best looking coat for your vehicle, we recommend the following:
PRIMER, COLOR, AND CLEARCOAT - It goes without saying that you need paint to do a touch up paint job. Clearcoat provides a thin protective layer for your paint job while Primer is required for damage that has reached the original base material.
WAX AND GREASE REMOVER CLOTH - The wax and grease remover cloth is used to remove wax, grease, and contaminants before painting.
SANDPAPER - Wet-sanding the affected area removes rust and prepares the surface with a rough finish so the paint can stick better.
POLISHING COMPOUND - The polishing compound smooths everything out with a factory-grade finish.
These tools are all available with our Platinum kit but can be purchased separately on the TouchUpDirect website.
How to Apply KTM Touch Up Paint
Looking for help with painting your KTM? We have an entire library of instructions and how-to videos designed to walk you through the process.
All KTM Models
- 105 SX
- 1090 Adventure
- 1090 Adventure R
- 1190 Adventure
- 1190 Adventure R
- 1190 RC8
- 1190 RC8 R
- 125 Duke
- 125 SX
- 1290 Super Adventure
- 1290 Super Adventure R
- 1290 Super Adventure S
- 1290 Super Adventure T
- 1290 Super Duke
- 1290 Super Duke GT
- 1290 Super Duke R
- 144 SX
- 150 SX
- 200 SX
- 250 SX
- 250 SX-F
- 350 SX-F
- 390 Duke
- 450 SX-F
- 50 Adventure Mini
- 50 Adventure Senior
- 50 SX
- 50 SX Mini
- 505 SX
- 525 SX
- 625 SX
- 640 Adventure LC4
- 65 SX
- 690 Duke
- 690 Duke R
- 690 Enduro R
- 690 Supermoto
- 85 SX
- 950 Adventure
- 950 Super Enduro R
- 950 Supermoto
- 990 Adventure
- 990 Adventure R
- 990 Adventure S
- 990 Duke R
- 990 SMT
- 990 Super Duke
- 990 Super Duke R
- 990 Supermoto R
- 990 Supermoto T
- Adventure 390
- Adventure 790
- Adventure 790 R
- Adventure 890
- Adventure 890 R
- Duke 390
- Duke 690
- Duke 690 R
- Duke 790
- Duke 890 R
- Duke 990
- Duke 9Super Duke 1390 R EVO90
- E SX
- Enduro 150 XC-W
- Enduro 200 EXC
- Enduro 200 XC-W
- Enduro 250 EXC-F
- Enduro 250 XC
- Enduro 250 XC-F
- Enduro 250 XC-W
- Enduro 250 XCF-W
- Enduro 300 XC
- Enduro 300 XC-W
- Enduro 300 XC-W Six Days
- Enduro 350 EXC-F
- Enduro 350 XC-F
- Enduro 350 XCF-W
- Enduro 350 XCF-W Six Days
- Enduro 450 XC-F
- Enduro 450 XC-F Six Days
- Enduro 450 XC-W
- Enduro 500 EXC
- Enduro 500 EXC Six Days
- Enduro 500 EXC-F
- Enduro 500 XC-W
- EXC 400 Racing
- EXC 525 Racing
- EXC 530
- EXC-G 400 Racing
- EXC-G 450 Racing
- EXC-G 525 Racing
- Freeride 250 R
- Freeride 350
- Freeride E-XC
- MXC 300
- MXC 450
- MXC 525
- RC 8C
- RC390
- SMC 450
- SMC 525
- SMC 625
- SMC 690
- SMC 690 R
- SMR 450
- SMR 525
- SMR 560
- Super Duke 1290 R EVO
- Super Duke 1390 R EVO
- Supermoto 950
- XC 105
- XC 125
- XC 150
- XC 150 W
- XC 150 W TPI
- XC 200
- XC 200 W
- XC 250
- XC 250 (e)
- XC 250 F
- XC 250 TPI
- XC 250 W
- XC 250 W TPI
- XC 300
- XC 300 (e)
- XC 300 TPI
- XC 300 W
- XC 350 F
- XC 400 W
- XC 450 F
- XC 450 W
- XC 500 W
- XC 505 F
- XC 525
- XC 530 W
- XC 65
- XC 85
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