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31 Dec 2010 19:31 #419542 by testarossa
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Looks like I need to replace a light bulb:

1978 KZ1000 A2 Click--->Build Thread
2004 ZX-10R
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2020 Harley Street Glide Special
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31 Dec 2010 21:44 #419559 by Bad Kaw
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I hear angels...

;)

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01 Jan 2011 10:05 #419600 by trianglelaguna
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testarossa wrote:

Looks like I need to replace a light bulb:



cool paint job...how did you get the picture of a ufo under the paint

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01 Jan 2011 10:11 #419601 by Marneman
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Wow those look great! I really like the paint scheme. Nice job :)

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You know what, I don't have a one to some other number of douche-bag scale. So.. Six!

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01 Jan 2011 10:12 #419602 by testarossa
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trianglelaguna wrote:

testarossa wrote:

Looks like I need to replace a light bulb:



cool paint job...how did you get the picture of a ufo under the paint


Call George Noory. Maybe he can explain it to you. :laugh:

1978 KZ1000 A2 Click--->Build Thread
2004 ZX-10R
2007 Harley Sportster 1200
2020 Harley Street Glide Special
Angola, IN

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01 Jan 2011 10:39 #419605 by porchev914
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Your paint turned out great for your first time Josh. You should be able to start wet sanding today. After you get it wet sanded, we'll talk about buffing. You'll need buffing compound, a buffer, microfiber towels and polishing glaze to top it off. The buffer will be the most expensive tool unless you already have one.

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01 Jan 2011 14:53 #419635 by larrycavan
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Nice work on the paint :)

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01 Jan 2011 20:43 #419670 by testarossa
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Well the sun was shining and I decided to roll her out so we could see what it looks like in the sun.

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01 Jan 2011 20:45 #419671 by testarossa
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And the right side:

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01 Jan 2011 20:52 #419673 by testarossa
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Adam, I do have a buffer and rubbing compound, polishing compound and swirl remover. I have used the buffer before so I'm confident that I can restore a shine to paint that has been color sanded. However, I have only done old paint. How long do I need to wait to buff the new paint on my parts?

I have been working on the color sanding. I got the front fender done today, and started on the tank. The tail and side covers will be easy since they have minimal issues. The tank is the worst, but I started on the fender since it will be the least noticeable when installed.

Here's a picture to show the runs in the tank. I have successfully removed similar runs on the other side already.

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01 Jan 2011 20:58 #419674 by DoubleDub
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Bravo! I applaud you showing the "mistakes". It's all about learning... Did you just wet sand out the run on the other side?

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01 Jan 2011 21:19 #419677 by testarossa
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Yeah, so far, it's been wet sanded down to 2000 grit. As for showing my boo-boos I like to remind myself that pride is one of those seven deadlies for a reason. I hope someone can learn from my mistakes. Anyway, my flawed painting technique worked beautifully on the horizontal surfaces, but all the vertical stuff got runs. So the lesson learned is that orange peel is preferable to runs.

1978 KZ1000 A2 Click--->Build Thread
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2007 Harley Sportster 1200
2020 Harley Street Glide Special
Angola, IN

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