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Two stage Clear Coat

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05 Apr 2016 20:16 - 05 Apr 2016 20:27 #719464 by missionkz
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I bought a can of that 2 stage catalyzed clear coat to reclear my KZ1000A tank....

usa.spraymax.com/index.php?id=851

It looks great when applied and very glossy, Lays very flat.
I got three very thick coats on it with no runs.
However, since I no longer have a booth... I did it outside on a calm and warm day.
Needless to say no matter how careful.. crap still got in the clear and the dry time with no external heat or IR is like 10-12 hours.
So I figured just wait a while ...days ... and I'll wet sand it out.
Very little orange peel was a SUPER bonus.
However, this stuff is like pig iron to sand!!
I started with 1000g. to 1500g, to 2000, to 2500 and finally to a 3000g sponge pad.
Smooth as a baby's behind....
But JEEZE LOUIS, this stuff is impossible to hand buff! It is so damn hard I can not believe it.

Yes it is a two tone and I have not put the stripes on yet.
It took me about 4 hours to get it an acceptable polish.


Bruce
1977 KZ1000A1
2016 Triumph T120 Bonneville
Far North East Metro Denver Colorado
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05 Apr 2016 21:06 #719466 by SWest
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Very nice. Do you have a link for that stuff?
Steve

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05 Apr 2016 21:25 #719467 by AtLarge
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Tag for future reference. Looks good!

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05 Apr 2016 23:02 - 05 Apr 2016 23:09 #719477 by missionkz
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swest wrote: Very nice. Do you have a link for that stuff?
Steve

yes, it's at the end of first sentences of my rant! Lol
I think I paid about $26 with shipping.
No, sorry I just looked at it was $30 from an eBay seller last Fall.

Bruce
1977 KZ1000A1
2016 Triumph T120 Bonneville
Far North East Metro Denver Colorado
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06 Apr 2016 05:38 #719502 by SWest
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Thanks Bruce. I saved it. Going to be painting my spare tank. I might even put the 75 decals on this time. B)
Steve

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06 Apr 2016 07:31 #719530 by Nessism
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Are you planning to clear the tank again after adding decals, and if so how come you polished the tank at this point?

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06 Apr 2016 07:38 #719532 by SWest
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My decals are $90 and I have to paint the black stripe first. :ohmy:
www.diablocycle.com/images/D/ii_194.jpeg
Guess I'll be staying solid color for a while. :whistle:
Steve

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06 Apr 2016 08:05 #719540 by mopguy
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Steve dont let the decals sit for too long, as they do dry out, and become hard to peel off.

I have a 1980 Kawasaki KZ750 Ltd. I bought new. I recently managed to get it out of my garage after 28 years and put it on the road again (2010). I feel like a kid all over again. Since I have acquired 3 78 KZ1000 Ltd, 1 1981 KZ1000 Ltd, and another 1980 KZ750 Ltd. Love the LTD's.

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06 Apr 2016 11:28 #719567 by SWest
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Don't I know it. Went through that 35 years ago.
Steve

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06 Apr 2016 11:46 #719570 by ThatGPzGuy
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Used that stuff to rescue an H1 tank that had a bad reaction to the clear.
Before:
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After:
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Good stuff but pretty toxic to use. Respirator is mandatory.

Jim
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"If you didn't build it, it's not really yours"

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06 Apr 2016 11:49 #719571 by 650ed
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Wow! That's an amazing improvement! Ed

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06 Apr 2016 13:03 - 06 Apr 2016 13:03 #719585 by missionkz
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ThatGPzGuy wrote: Used that stuff to rescue an H1 tank that had a bad reaction to the clear.
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After:
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Good stuff but pretty toxic to use. Respirator is mandatory.

Yes they warn of the toxicity of it.
I did it outside wearing a standard dust mask with a damp hanky (like a cowboy "bandit") over the top of that.
Kept my back to what ever air movement there was and turned the tank instead of walking around it.
I had zero ill effects.

Bruce
1977 KZ1000A1
2016 Triumph T120 Bonneville
Far North East Metro Denver Colorado
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