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What is the best spray can paint to touch up the frame on my gs550?
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I used an acrylic, can't remember the name but really any type of paint will do. You want a semi gloss though, if you want it to match the paint thats already on there.80 gs1100 16-v ported & polished, 1 mm oversize intake valves, 1150 carbs w/Dynojet stage 3, plus Bandit/gsxr upgrades -
VHT Chassis and Roll Bar Paint, SP670, used it on my 1980 GS1000S frame and it appeared to be an exact match.
Read the label for application and curing instructions to get a great finish.2018 Honda Africa Twin AS
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I used por50. Paint over rust 50....or was it 40....well anyway, the stuff is tough as nails, bonds well to slightly rusty areas and had rust inhibitors. It's also a 1k paint, so what you dont use, you just seal up tight and save for something else....just don't get it on the lip that seals the can. It well never ever open again. I used a cold chisel to punch a hole in it the last time I used it so I could pour it into another can.Comment
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If it's just small chips or scratches you're concerned about, with not much or any rust, and in an inconspicuous area, I use a Testor's product (available in modeling/toy areas of stores), called 'Enamel Paint Marker'. It comes in an aluminum tube 1/2" X 6", with a spring-loaded felt tip that you press, gently and repeatedly until the felt has fully absorbed the paint. Works well, and is simple to apply.sigpicSome of the totally committed probably should be.
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I use the rust convertor paint that is sold at Crap-Mart, comes in a spray can as black paint. Covers well and rust is not a problem. For small touches I spray it onto a small brush.Comment
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