My new project thread: 78' GS750

[Spiff]

I've started to paint now!



Unfortunately it looks a little flat and dull here, it's better in real life. Waiting for the second coat to harden now then I'll sand it down with 1200grit before I apply stickers and clear coat.
However I see it's a little bit darker than expected so I'm not sure if it'll go well with the orange stripe. It'll look good with the gold but the bright orange I'm not that sure!

I have also drained my tank so it's ready for the bill hirsch tank sealer kit
Then it'll get repainted too.

[DannyMotor]

Wow... great color!! It doesnt look dull in the slightest. Orange will make it sporty... gold will make it classy. Haha.

[Spiff]

So if I use both it'll look sporty and classy

[DannyMotor]

So if I use both it'll look sporty and classy

Haha... you got the idea.

[tkent02]

I have also drained my tank so it's ready for the bill hirsch tank sealer kit

Never heard of bill hirsch, is it as good as POR-15?

[Spiff]

Never heard of bill hirsch, is it as good as POR-15?

I don't know, but the place I got it sold both, at the same price. Now they only sell hirsch. It's probably good

Today I have wetsanded the paint before I applied the clearcoat, waiting for it to cure now



I have also sanded down the back fairing and applied decals, have to wait 2 days before I can apply the clearcoat!
I think I will use both the orange and gold as It didn't look as bad as I thought it would :P

[DannyMotor]

Hot damn.... THAT looks great! Sporty/Classy indeed... hahaha. Is that pic of the tail before clear? Are you using 2k Urethane?

[Spiff]

Hot damn.... THAT looks great! Sporty/Classy indeed... hahaha. Is that pic of the tail before clear? Are you using 2k Urethane?

Yes the tail is before clearcoat, I have to wait a minimum of two days before applying the clear because the decals need to be absolutely dry and free of moisture...

No I'm just using ordinary rattlecans sadly...

[DannyMotor]

Youll be fine on the tail and plastics.

[Spiff]

here are the sidecovers, tailpiece will be painted today. Then I can start on the tank. And if I get my seat back soon then the bike is basically all done.

some are with flash some aren't

[DannyMotor]

Youre a man after my own heart... I wish we could park our bikes next to each other when theyre done...

[Charlie G]

It looks real nice. An eye popper.

cg

[Spiff]

Thanks

Here's the rear cover with clear, waiting for it to cure. Tomorrow I can put it back on




And I assure you the stripes are not pink and light brown even though they may appear too :P

I also removed the rusted and scarred turn signal bracket and fixed it up real nice with some fresh paint, wish my frame was this nice :P


And finally I have started to work on the tank, I should have started weeks ago but i guess it's better late than never

[DannyMotor]

Just gorgeous...

[chuck hahn]

Not sure if I like the color or not...