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The stripes came out very good. How did you do them?
Can't wait to see it all put together.
Are you going to clear coat it?Last edited by tkent02; 11-15-2012, 11:21 AM.
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SVSooke
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Hope my paint job turns out at least that good lol.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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Thanks for the nice comments. I used Duplicolor Perfect Match paint from AutoZone or Advance Auto or O'Reilley's...take your pick. I used Duplicolor gray primer...3 coats. Then 3 coats of the blue. Then I let it dry overnight. Next day I lightly sanded with 1500 grit before putting on the gray. Turns out I sanded into the metal flake and had to go back and put another coat of blue on. This time I did not sand. I taped it off using thin pinstriping, followed by wide making tape, and newspaper to cover large areas. I put on 2 or 3 coats of the gray, but just enough to cover the blue. Then I put at least 3 coats of Rustoleum Gloss Crystal Clear Acrylic Lacquer. I like the stuff. After letting it sit at least 24 hours I started wetsanding. Started with 1000 grit to get rid of the orange peel and overspray. Followed that with 1500 grit to get rid of the 1000 grit scratches. Followed that with 3000 grip. I then let it sit overnight again and the next day hit it with McGuire's Ultimate Compound. For the gas tank clearcoat I used Spraymax 2K. It's fuel resistant and is really nice stuff. It sprays on very evenly and didn't even try to run or sag. Plus, it wetsands and buffs easier than the acrylic lacquer. Anyway, after sanding with 3000 grit wet/dry paper, the buffing is very easy. I used to stop at 1500 or 2000 grit and then buff but it would take forever for the gloss to pop out. After 3000 grit sanding, the gloss starts popping out almost immediately when buffing out with rubbing compound. It was difficult spraying this particular blue color. For some reason it produced a large amount of overspray so I had to put fairly heavy coats on, but try and not put it on too heavy or it would run/sag. The gray, which is the same Duplicolor Perfect Match paint, went on very nicely. Anyway, wetsanding can remove a lot of mistakes. Its' a long tedious and arm-breaking process, but the reward is when the gloss pops out when buffing, and it's worth it.Current Bikes:
2001 Yamaha FZ1 (bought same one back)
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Thanks for the step by step, appreciated.Rob
1983 1100ES, 98' ST1100, 02' DR-Z400E and a few other 'bits and pieces'
Are you on the GSR Google Earth Map yet? http://www.thegsresources.com/_forum...d.php?t=170533
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SVSooke
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Originally posted by SVSooke View Post+1,been getting flak for thinking I'd do the 1000 the same wayCurrent Bikes:
2001 Yamaha FZ1 (bought same one back)
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dr_fosg8
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Holy Cow that bike looks fantastic!!! that is a really nice blue colour, looks great.Rob
1983 1100ES, 98' ST1100, 02' DR-Z400E and a few other 'bits and pieces'
Are you on the GSR Google Earth Map yet? http://www.thegsresources.com/_forum...d.php?t=170533
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jwhelan65
I have to be honest when I saw the bodywork off the bike I was uncertain. But now that it is complete its looks stunning...Nice job!
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Just for comparison, do you have a "before" picture?
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mine: 2000 Honda GoldWing GL1500SE and 1980 GS850G'K' "Junior"
hers: 1982 GS850GL - "Angel" and 1969 Suzuki T250 Scrambler
#1 son: 1986 Yamaha Venture Royale 1300 and 1982 GS650GL "Rat Bagger"
#2 son: 1980 GS1000G
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Last edited by tkent02; 11-24-2012, 12:08 AM.
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