Nelson's KZ1000 Fighter? build

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Re: Nelson's KZ1000 Fighter? build

26 Sep 2010 21:30

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i usually pull mine off in the fall and sandblast/repaint,so i get a season out of it pretty easy.

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Re: Nelson's KZ1000 Fighter? build

26 Sep 2010 21:34

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PLUMMEN wrote:

ive never used primer on a header,definately wipe it down with thinner before pain ting though

Thats solid advice before painting almost anything

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Re: Nelson's KZ1000 Fighter? build

26 Sep 2010 22:42 - 26 Sep 2010 22:42

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Only a year Plummen? The primer's lookin pretty good now
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Re: Nelson's KZ1000 Fighter? build

27 Sep 2010 05:49

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im kind of an anal retentive prick about those things they tell me,so i repaint it whether it needs it or not :laugh:

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Re: Nelson's KZ1000 Fighter? build

27 Sep 2010 08:29

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I recommend using 2 cans on the exhaust, I used one can on my header only and it rusted through within a week...

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Re: Nelson's KZ1000 Fighter? build

27 Sep 2010 08:53

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Those pipes get hot up towards the head. Unless it ceramic coated or something trick the paint will not hold on long, the megaphone may last but the downtubes will not. Plummens one year plan will make perfect since

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Re: Nelson's KZ1000 Fighter? build

27 Sep 2010 10:52

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One trick some use is to spray some high temp paint down inside the header pipes. Won't go too far obviously, but said to help keep temp down. Also should help keep pipe from blueing on chrome pipes if you spray temp paint down the header pipes. Put a good layer of paint in there...best to put on a few thin coats then empty the can all at once though.

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Re: Nelson's KZ1000 Fighter? build

27 Sep 2010 18:39

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I got the primer. I'd rather not do it every yr. if possible.

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Re: Nelson's KZ1000 Fighter? build

27 Sep 2010 19:02

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Go to Tractor Supply and get some Valspar Woodstove Paint. I just used it on my chrome Kerker and on the top end of my 550 project. Smooth, tough finish with just the right amount of sheen. I've seen it recommended on this sight before.

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Re: Nelson's KZ1000 Fighter? build

27 Sep 2010 19:40

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i flat black my supertrap all the time while it still on the bike...tuck paper behind it and brush off the header withg fine steel wool......but it is a black pipe to begin with....

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Re: Nelson's KZ1000 Fighter? build

27 Sep 2010 20:56

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ooooh! aaaah! This is 1 coat of primer and 2 coats of paint. All VHT. It's still a bit wet in the pic, hence the shiny spots.

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Re: Nelson's KZ1000 Fighter? build

27 Sep 2010 21:00

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FYI- I shot the battery box with Rustoleum hi heat flat black just because I had it. I did not like the look, too chalky, almost whitish on reflections. It also marked up easily with the slightest touch. Glad I didn't use it on the pipe.
I fixed the battery box with a coat of clear.

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