Masking for Stripes....

[tkent02]

Glossy enough for now....

In a week or so I will wet sand it one last time and polish the heck out of it.



In about a month wax it up and it's done.

[Bopi]

Nice, who'd have thunk it

[Bopi]

That is rattlecan isn't it

[tkent02]

SSHHHH don't tell anyone...

That is rattlecan isn't it

But yes it is.

[Bopi]

What did you use for hardener

[tkent02]

Nothing...

What did you use for hardener

The red one I did last year is OK after recoating it with Duplicolor High Temp clear engine enamel, I wouldn't pour gas straight on it but it's been OK for little droplets. It is easier to chip and scratch than real paint, but once it cures and you wax it it's not too soft. Probably wouldn't want to put a tank bag on it but there is no damage where my legs touch the tank.
I would have used better paint, my compressor and guns are still in storage in Arizona, and I have no place to do it properly this time. Mostly killing time this Winter anyway, gets boring being off work for months so this gives me something to do.
The next one I do will be done with real paint, it takes no more effort to use the good stuff.

[Bopi]

I just linked to the website for oem decals and badges that had been posted on the other page. I would have maybe paid for pinstripping (maybe) but 40 bucks per side really blows the budget. I've still got my badges and may head to e-bay with them. I'll finance another part of the project w/ the cash.

[beergood]

Those look incredible.

[tkent02]

Still need to rub it out a little....

And paint the front fender, and shine up the rest of the bike, and fix a few things, but here's a crappy picture of it.



I think I should fix the master cylinder too, it drips brake fluid all over
the place. :-(

Other than that, it's a pretty dang nice motorcycle.
Faster than the '78, more comfortable than the '83.

[ron bayless]

And paint the front fender, and shine up the rest of the bike, and fix a few things, but here's a crappy picture of it.



I think I should fix the master cylinder too, it drips brake fluid all over
the place. :-(

Other than that, it's a pretty dang nice motorcycle.
Faster than the '78, more comfortable than the '83.

That really looks great.I am so impressed by the things that guys like you on this forum do to their bikes.I cant wait until my bike is done.I am hoping you guys say wow,that looks great.

[tkent02]

Thanks, Ron...

That really looks great.I am so impressed by the things that guys like you on this forum do to their bikes.I cant wait until my bike is done.I am hoping you guys say wow,that looks great.

Anybody can do this stuff, but it does take time and effort.

Here's a better pic:

[pughman]

now, you did black can paint and red stripe, then wet sand, then clear can paint, then what do you do to get that shine?