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That gun should work just fine for what you're doing. Make sure your fluid adjustment (knob coming out the back) is about half way out. That'll be a good place to start. Do a couple of test sprays to make sure you have enough material coming out to lay down a nice wet coat. Some people don't have enough paint coming out and can't figure out why the paint sprays on so dry and thin..that's the reason. Open the fan adjustment (knob on the left side) all the way open. Follow the mixing ratios to a T and go for it. The etching primer you have in the spray can is what you want to spray on the bare metal first, but it's not for any build purposes at all. It just allows you to follow it up with a high-build primer for filling sand scratches. I wouldn't use any more than a couple of thin coats of the etching primer. I also wouldn't recommend using it on the ABS parts. Krylon makes a decent high-build in a spray can, or you can buy a more pro-type spray can at your auto paint store. It's about 15-20 bux a can there but it's actually a really good product. It's cheaper then buying a whole quart and hardener otherwise. Spray all the parts with the high-build, at least 4-5 coats, let it dry for 24 hrs. then sand everything with 400 before applying the base coats..followed by the clear coats.Last edited by nvr2old; 11-14-2012, 01:56 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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Originally posted by nvr2old View PostThat gun should work just fine for what you're doing. Make sure your fluid adjustment (knob coming out the back) is about half way out. That'll be a good place to start. Do a couple of test sprays to make sure you have enough material coming out to lay down a nice wet coat. Some people don't have enough paint coming out and can't figure out why the paint sprays on so dry and thin..that's the reason. Open the fan adjustment (knob on the left side) all the way open. Follow the mixing ratios to a T and go for it. The etching primer you have in the spray can is what you want to spray on the bare metal first, but it's not for any build purposes at all. It just allows you to follow it up with a high-build primer for filling sand scratches. I wouldn't use any more than a couple of thin coats of the etching primer. I also wouldn't recommend using it on the ABS parts. Krylon makes a decent high-build in a spray can, or you can buy a more pro-type spray can at your auto paint store. It's about 15-20 bux a can there but it's actually a really good product. It's cheaper then buying a whole quart and hardener otherwise. Spray all the parts with the high-build, at least 4-5 coats, let it dry for 24 hrs. then sand everything with 400 before applying the base coats..followed by the clear coats.sigpicMrBill Been a GSR member on and off since April 2002
1980 GS 750E Bought new in Feb of 1980
2015 CAN AM RTS
Stuff I've done to my bike:dancing: 1100E front end with new Sonic springs, 1100E swing arm conversion with new Progressive shocks installed, 530 sprockets/chain conversion, new SS brake lines, new brake pads. New SS fasteners through out. Rebuilt carbs, new EBC clutch springs and horn installed. New paint. Motor runs strong.
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Originally posted by mrbill5491 View PostI bought a gun from HF, figuring this was going to a one shot deal. I didn't want to invest in an expensive gun.
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Originally posted by rustybronco View PostBe sure to take it apart and clean the heck out of it first!
http://www.thegsresources.com/_forum...47&postcount=1Last edited by mrbill5491; 11-14-2012, 03:05 PM.sigpicMrBill Been a GSR member on and off since April 2002
1980 GS 750E Bought new in Feb of 1980
2015 CAN AM RTS
Stuff I've done to my bike:dancing: 1100E front end with new Sonic springs, 1100E swing arm conversion with new Progressive shocks installed, 530 sprockets/chain conversion, new SS brake lines, new brake pads. New SS fasteners through out. Rebuilt carbs, new EBC clutch springs and horn installed. New paint. Motor runs strong.
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