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10 Aug 2020 19:30 #832621 by Peanuthead
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Side covers were painted and cleared yesterday. Tank got another layer of color, and the fairing got 2 layers today. I'm back to work tomorrow (thank god) so updates are gonna be slow (boo).
Now I just have to decide on decals for the tank.
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13 Aug 2020 14:30 #832811 by loudhvx
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Nice job. That fairing is pretty mod looking. What's that from?

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13 Aug 2020 20:01 #832845 by Peanuthead
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I honestly don't know but I just did a Google search and found this. According to the guy who posted it, it's a Honda CBR bikini fairing. I bought it at a swap meet this year for $15 because I thought it was cool looking.
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17 Aug 2020 06:58 - 17 Aug 2020 06:59 #833083 by Peanuthead
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I went to clear coat the fairing the other day and found out the paint "fogged" because of the humidity.

Grrrr. Good thing I have more matte black. Waiting for the paint to dry today before I shoot it with clear.
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19 Aug 2020 11:26 #833215 by Peanuthead
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I sanded off the last coat of paint, sprayed it again, and let it dry. Turned out nicely. Went to shoot the clear coat, the clear coat started to lift. Grrrrrrrrrrr.

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19 Aug 2020 14:20 #833233 by Kaylinator
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How long did you give it between paint and clear?

1978 KZ1000-A2
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1978 KZ400-B1

2022 Z900RS SE

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19 Aug 2020 15:08 - 19 Aug 2020 15:36 #833240 by Peanuthead
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Honestly, it was like 3 days because of work and the weather.
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19 Aug 2020 15:36 #833244 by Kaylinator
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I kinda figured. Clear usually needs to be sprayed within 24 hours of base coat, and the sooner the better. I found about 30 minutes works best.

1978 KZ1000-A2
kzrider.com/forum/11-projects/613296-1978-kz1000-a2-barn-find

1978 KZ400-B1

2022 Z900RS SE

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19 Aug 2020 15:44 #833245 by Peanuthead
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I'll have more time to paint and clear the fairing Friday.

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20 Aug 2020 17:26 #833365 by Peanuthead
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loudhvx wrote: Nice job. That fairing is pretty mod looking. What's that from?


Finally figured out what bike the fairing came off of! It came off an 83 Honda CB1100F!

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23 Aug 2020 07:18 #833542 by Peanuthead
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The paint on the fairing fogged up again. I wish I had an actual paint booth to spray in. Well, another night of sanding and painting. Sprayed the tank again too. Hope to clear them both today. But before I did, I finished making a rear seat mount and mocked everything up. I really love the way this has turned out.
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23 Aug 2020 12:20 #833552 by kzstreetfighter71
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Looking like she will be a comfortable ride, well earned.

06 Gsf 1200 bandit, 08 Triumph tiger 1010
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1978 Z1000 (currently working on)
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