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    #16
    Very nice!

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      #17
      Originally posted by BlackStar View Post
      I shot the clear myself. I used Valspar urethane clear with catylist (hardener). I wet sanded the original clear with 600. After the new clear cured for about 2 weeks I color sanded it (1000 grit) and buffed it since I got a little dust in it. The valspar is pretty easy stuff to work with. I used to be a painter so it wasn't a big deal. I think that people without prior painting experience could lay it down without any major problems. Lay it down until it shines with a little orange peel, then stop. It will flow a little before it flashes off. You're better off with a little peel, than runs. I used 3 coats that were thinned very little. You can always color sand and buff provided you get 2-3 good coats.

      Thanks for the compliments guy's. This bike is also a tribute to the good people on this 4m whose advice has been outstanding. I have learned a lot from you all.

      Thanks!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!:-D
      Is the Valspar completely safe against fuel spills?
      Is the 600 fine enough before the clear?
      http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v5...tatesMap-1.jpg

      Life is too short to ride an L.

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        #18
        Yeah man, very nice.:-D

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          #19
          Very very sweet bike \\/

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            #20
            Originally posted by tkent02 View Post
            Is the Valspar completely safe against fuel spills?
            Is the 600 fine enough before the clear?
            It should be, its an automotive paint.

            Normally I'd use 400 before the clear, but I did not want to break through the original clear. 600 is good.

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              #21


              Ed

              To measure is to know.

              Mikuni O-ring Kits For Sale...https://www.thegsresources.com/_foru...ts#post1703182

              Top Newbie Mistakes thread...http://www.thegsresources.com/_forum...d.php?t=171846

              Carb rebuild tutorial...https://gsarchive.bwringer.com/mtsac...d_Tutorial.pdf

              KZ750E Rebuild Thread...http://www.thegsresources.com/_forum...0-Resurrection

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                #22
                I have the same bike and color. Been working on it for a few years putting it back to stock. Just bought a NOS tank for it hope comes out half as nice as yours.

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                  #23
                  Fantastic! You've done a great job there.

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                    #24
                    I just have three words, Beau Ti Ful!!!!
                    Great looking bike.

                    Ed

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