Question about 2k clearcoat

[loud et]

It was good to go through the process of tank prep and repair, primer, base, clear and to see the effect of wet sanding orange peel and buffing with a rubbing compound. (I did all that on the fender, haven't sanded or rubbed the tank yet because of the issue of 2k needs laid down now)
But now I see I can do some moderate body work and finish work and get some fair results.
In was just playing with the lines and like the way it came out. I could have taken more time on them, there are some lines that don't intersect very well.
Will do better on the next one from the experience.

 

[wymple]

Not a painter, so this stuff is all over my head, but I really like your whole project. The paint looks great!

 

[80GS850GBob]

FWIW- I've searched about 5 different cycle and car sites...I used "can 2K be painted over Duplicolor paint".
From what I've seen and read...and till shown different {non-condescending tone here}...I see we can lay 2K over duplicolor with no problem. The only thing one guy said was the 2K ran over his old paint....but he admitted he didn't scuff the surface prior to spraying so the fresh paint had little to grab onto and ran.
Pricey stuff, but it has great reviews.....

I'd say prep and spray the backside of a side cover as you did the rest of the bikes paint and then seal with 2K...easily ignored if for some reason it doesn't work.

 

[growler]

That bike looks great! You should have a build thread complete with lots of photos.

 

[Grimly]

A tip on gaiters, as u can see in the picture they are a bit collapsed on themselves. If they are a tight fit, the air can't escape so you need to cut a small v notch in one of the pleats to let air in and out. I just haven't done so yet.

I made the mistake of ebay gaiters from what I thought was a reputable source. Turns out they're utter rubbish. I put them on the rebuilt forks months ago and when I fitted the forks recently I was really hacked off to see they were cracking severely despite not even having been in use. Excellent quality Chinese rubber - not.
Fortunately I found another source just after buying them, and stocked up on enough gaiters for the rest of my riding life - NOS Volvo 440/ 460 /480 steering boots. They're ten times better (at least) and will last for years.
It further hacks me off to have to remove the forks again to replace the rubbish new gaiters. Jeez, even the cheap ones that were on it the last time lasted for at least a decade before they started giving up.
The Volvo boots...

The wider end is a perfect fit for the tops of the GS fork lowers and the narrow, while a couple of mm larger than the stanchions, is easily tie-wrapped around the top reach of the leg if needed. I would say these would easily accomodate the fatter fork stanchions fitted to the GK, for example.
I fitted a pair of these to the XJ months ago with no trouble at all.

 

[WolfworksCustoms]

Spraymay 2k CAN screw up yer duplicolor underneath, but only if the Dupli isnt fully cured. But its critical that you do all in the proper temperature, and let ALL coats of paint cure fully....boils down to patience. I did my tins in my living room one winter (ol lady almost kicked me out). But even with multiple coats of Spraymax, once cured, i took 400 grit wet, and cleaned it up some before the next coat. After any sanding too, i always take 90% isopropanol and wipe all down quick with a soft cotton rag (old sock).... I even Spraymaxed over a vinyl decal on my tank. sanding each clear coat. Most thought it was painted on. cant put it on too thick either....ANY rattlecan paint....again, patience.

 

[WolfworksCustoms]

Here's a sample of 2 tanks i did with Spraymax2k and either Rustoleum or Duplicolor.

 

[WolfworksCustoms]

Second tank...

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[Fjbj40]

I have used 2 part clear over Krylon many times, basically let the Krylon flash for 15-20 minutes then hit it with the clear. I did not lift or damage the Krylon in anyway.

Not sure about using it over cured Krylon, but the clear I use does not use a reducer, just activator. Sherwin Williams Dimension line.

 

[WolfworksCustoms]

I used krylon for years....swore by em....until they changed their nozzle design.....I refuse to get any of their products anymore....