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Beautiful work Larry. I never tire of looking at your progress and reading your comments. That being said, why open it up with 600 as opposed to say 1500? Just trying to learn a thing or two here.Larry
'79 GS 1000E
'93 Honda ST 1100 SOLD-- now residing in Arizona.
'18 Triumph Tiger 800 (gone too soon)
'19 Triumph Tiger 800 Christmas 2018 to me from me.
'01 BMW R1100RL project purchased from a friend, now for sale.
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Very nice work Larry, it seems a shame to have to sand down the beautiful finish just to polish it up again.
I would call it good if that was mine, what's the reason for sanding and polishing after it looks so perfect.
David.2018 Honda Africa Twin AS
2013 DR 650 Grey, sold 1981 GS 650E Silver,
1980 GS1000ST Blue & White, X2
2012 DL650 Vstrom Foxy Orange, in storage
1981 CT110 X2 "Postie Bikes" Gone to a New Home.
2002 BMW 1150 GS Blue & White - Sold
1975 BMW R90/6 Black - Sold 1984 GS1150EF Sold
1982 BMW R100 Africa trip, Stolen - Recovered- Sold
1977-1980 Suzuki GS550, GS1000E, GS1000S GSX750, GSX1100,s
Hondas ST90, CR125 CB175 , CB350 CB750, NSU Quickly, Yamaha RD's 350/400,
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Originally posted by Kiwi Canuck View PostVery nice work Larry, it seems a shame to have to sand down the beautiful finish just to polish it up again.
I would call it good if that was mine, what's the reason for sanding and polishing after it looks so perfect.
David.Ed
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Leaving it the way it is would look OK..but if you can see the parts up close after the cut and buff you would see the humongous difference. There is still a bit of orange peel that looks factory..but the absolute glass smoothness of cutting all the texture out is what gives it that show finish the factory can never match. It's what has made my paint jobs just a bit more glamorous. Opening it up with 600 really let's it breathe. 1500 just doesn't scuff it up enough to dry with as many coats of clear that it has. 800 followed by 1000 then 1500 and finally 2000 before a 3 stage buff and polish. This bike is gonna look fantastic, and yes, I promise we'll get some back on the bike shots from Jim. Thanks again for the compliments and the interest. So close now to wrapping this baby up.1979 GS1000S,
1982 Honda CX500 Turbo, 1982 Honda MB5 w/CR80 motor, 1977 Honda "nekid" Goldwing, 1976 Honda CB550F cafe', 1972 Honda XL250 cafe'
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A very good final wet sand and polish is the ultimate finishing skill. It really is necessary and not often done by DIYers.
I have been scoffed at for asking people if they're gonna follow up with this. Will be glad to watch your results here.Last edited by Buffalo Bill; 09-15-2019, 04:19 AM.1982 GS1100G- road bike
1990 GSX750F-(1127cc '92 GSXR engine)
1987 Honda CBR600F Hurricane
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Wow Larry fantastic as always! Nice isn't the right word at all
The final sand before cut and polish definitely makes a difference too. The Kat paint job is so much nicer than the 450 paint job because I persevered with giving that a proper go this time 'round. Still a few bits where I wasn't game to sand in case I went through the clear but overall it's definitely a better final result doing that final bit of wet sanding before cutting and polishing.1982 GS450E - The Wee Beastie
1984 GSX750S Katana 7/11 - Kit Kat - BOTM May 2020
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Thanks, guys. Looking forward to the final steps. Jim might even get a ride in before the season is over. 3 1/2 months to do it, 1 day a week translates to just under 3 weeks total. Not too bad, but still a long time to wait. I appreciate the patience of everyone concerned.1979 GS1000S,
1982 Honda CX500 Turbo, 1982 Honda MB5 w/CR80 motor, 1977 Honda "nekid" Goldwing, 1976 Honda CB550F cafe', 1972 Honda XL250 cafe'
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Originally posted by nvr2old View PostLeaving it the way it is would look OK..but if you can see the parts up close after the cut and buff you would see the humongous difference. There is still a bit of orange peel that looks factory..but the absolute glass smoothness of cutting all the texture out is what gives it that show finish the factory can never match. It's what has made my paint jobs just a bit more glamorous. Opening it up with 600 really let's it breathe. 1500 just doesn't scuff it up enough to dry with as many coats of clear that it has. 800 followed by 1000 then 1500 and finally 2000 before a 3 stage buff and polish. This bike is gonna look fantastic, and yes, I promise we'll get some back on the bike shots from Jim. Thanks again for the compliments and the interest. So close now to wrapping this baby up.Larry
'79 GS 1000E
'93 Honda ST 1100 SOLD-- now residing in Arizona.
'18 Triumph Tiger 800 (gone too soon)
'19 Triumph Tiger 800 Christmas 2018 to me from me.
'01 BMW R1100RL project purchased from a friend, now for sale.
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I also wanted to know if this product is good for the final cut and buff after the last clearcoat pass.
Last edited by alke46; 09-15-2019, 06:02 PM.Larry
'79 GS 1000E
'93 Honda ST 1100 SOLD-- now residing in Arizona.
'18 Triumph Tiger 800 (gone too soon)
'19 Triumph Tiger 800 Christmas 2018 to me from me.
'01 BMW R1100RL project purchased from a friend, now for sale.
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Originally posted by alke46 View PostI also wanted to know if this product is good for the final cut and buff
after the last clearcoat pass.
https://flic.kr/p/2hfVggaLast edited by nvr2old; 09-15-2019, 08:52 PM.1979 GS1000S,
1982 Honda CX500 Turbo, 1982 Honda MB5 w/CR80 motor, 1977 Honda "nekid" Goldwing, 1976 Honda CB550F cafe', 1972 Honda XL250 cafe'
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Here's a couple of examples of how cutting and buffing really raises the bar for a top-notch finish..this is the the BMW that I did for Tobin last year..look how clean and deep that reflection is.. You can see the waves in the top right portion of the pic of an un-sanded and un-polished portion of the tank that will be under the rubber knee pads. It's shiny..but no where near the crispness of the rest of it.
Or these side covers from a GS1000 I did a number of years back..
Man..I love the depth..it's SO worth the extra time and effort.Last edited by nvr2old; 09-15-2019, 09:30 PM.1979 GS1000S,
1982 Honda CX500 Turbo, 1982 Honda MB5 w/CR80 motor, 1977 Honda "nekid" Goldwing, 1976 Honda CB550F cafe', 1972 Honda XL250 cafe'
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Larry, thanks for explaining the process and that BMW tank and the side covers sure shows the difference.
That is big time risk reward and the reward is worth it if you have the patience, skill and balls to take it on.
It's a treat to have you share your skills with us.
David.2018 Honda Africa Twin AS
2013 DR 650 Grey, sold 1981 GS 650E Silver,
1980 GS1000ST Blue & White, X2
2012 DL650 Vstrom Foxy Orange, in storage
1981 CT110 X2 "Postie Bikes" Gone to a New Home.
2002 BMW 1150 GS Blue & White - Sold
1975 BMW R90/6 Black - Sold 1984 GS1150EF Sold
1982 BMW R100 Africa trip, Stolen - Recovered- Sold
1977-1980 Suzuki GS550, GS1000E, GS1000S GSX750, GSX1100,s
Hondas ST90, CR125 CB175 , CB350 CB750, NSU Quickly, Yamaha RD's 350/400,
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Jim sent me a couple of before shots of his Monza. Wrong color, wrong graphics, wrong painted wheels, wrong exhaust. All of which will be re-done back to factory correct.
And hey, Pete..here's the Matchless G11 that he "saved" from me..lol
Dang..I should've bought that baby back from him. So pretty.1979 GS1000S,
1982 Honda CX500 Turbo, 1982 Honda MB5 w/CR80 motor, 1977 Honda "nekid" Goldwing, 1976 Honda CB550F cafe', 1972 Honda XL250 cafe'
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Hahaha nice Larry... yeah he saved it alright! That is indeed a pretty bike!
I really like the lines of that Monza also and while I know the colours aren't factory correct, the before colour works really well with it.
However, it will be an absolute stunner when it's done!1982 GS450E - The Wee Beastie
1984 GSX750S Katana 7/11 - Kit Kat - BOTM May 2020
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