Low cost basecoat/clearcoat? Is it possible?

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Re: Low cost basecoat/clearcoat? Is it possible?

09 Oct 2010 12:43

lol
Yes I know.
I put the clear on it. I paint a lot of cars and bikes.

It just didn't look as deep as the Dupont It's was hard to describe. But it looked dry, like dusty or like it had over spray on it.
Funny thing is I see the same result from their latex home paint and that's even close chemically to auto paint.

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1983 kz550ltd owned 10 years
1982 kz1100a2 just bought as winter project
1967 vw beetle 1775cc first car owned 25 years

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09 Oct 2010 18:09

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z1kzonly wrote:

Yes, you can use paint product for years after you buy it! I have! As long as it does not freeze or gel up.

Paint shop told me the hardener for Omni clear has only got a shelf life of 7 days after you open the can and use some of it. I was figuring to keep it around for a year or so and use as needed, but noooo.

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09 Oct 2010 18:11

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I picked my 2 part clear at Sherwin Willimas Auto-Motive Paints... ~ $60 More then enough to shoot a KZ....

1976 KZ900-A4
MTC 1075cc.
Camshafts: Kawi GPZ-1100 .375 lift
Head: P&P via Larry Cavanaugh
ZX636 suspension
MIKUNI, RS-34'S...
Kerker 4-1, 1.5" comp baffle.
Dyna-S E.I.
Earls 10 row Oil Cooler
Acewell 2802 Series Speedo/Tach
Innovate LC1 Wideband 02 AFR meter

Phoenix, Az

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09 Oct 2010 19:37

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Sounds good, I'll look into it. Part of the trouble is that I live in CA where we have the WORST environmental rules,fines,fees, surcharges, hazmat charges, etc.

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Re: Low cost basecoat/clearcoat? Is it possible?

09 Oct 2010 20:36

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Is it true that you can't even use lacquer in shops in California?

Livin in "CheektaVegas, NY
Went thru 25 of these in 40 yrs.
I SOLD OUT! THE KAW BARN IS EMPTY.
More room for The Old Girl, Harley 75 FLH Electra Glide,
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Starts everytime!

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Re: Low cost basecoat/clearcoat? Is it possible?

09 Oct 2010 21:20

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don't think so, I can buy it many places. I think we can get most of the same stuff, just the prices are higher because of crippling regulations.

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10 Oct 2010 03:43

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got to love the tree huggers.always knowing whats best for you?

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10 Oct 2010 06:37

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I did this bike with "Omni AU"

74 Z1-A stock
76 KZ-900 Totaly stock vice MAC pipe
77 KZ-1000A stock
78 Z1-R 100%MINT 500 original Mi.
78 Z1-R Yoshi 1103 kit stage 1 cams Yoshi pipe. Etc
79 KZ-1300 (1400)
80 KZ-1300
81 Scratch built GPz1150R
82 KZ1000

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10 Oct 2010 06:39

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Here's the tank. "Omni AU"

74 Z1-A stock
76 KZ-900 Totaly stock vice MAC pipe
77 KZ-1000A stock
78 Z1-R 100%MINT 500 original Mi.
78 Z1-R Yoshi 1103 kit stage 1 cams Yoshi pipe. Etc
79 KZ-1300 (1400)
80 KZ-1300
81 Scratch built GPz1150R
82 KZ1000

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Re: Low cost basecoat/clearcoat? Is it possible?

10 Oct 2010 06:41 - 10 Oct 2010 06:43

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This fairing I built for it also coated with Omni AU. 1/2 Pt. is enough to do whole bike with three coats, and a bit left over.

74 Z1-A stock
76 KZ-900 Totaly stock vice MAC pipe
77 KZ-1000A stock
78 Z1-R 100%MINT 500 original Mi.
78 Z1-R Yoshi 1103 kit stage 1 cams Yoshi pipe. Etc
79 KZ-1300 (1400)
80 KZ-1300
81 Scratch built GPz1150R
82 KZ1000

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Re: Low cost basecoat/clearcoat? Is it possible?

10 Oct 2010 08:18

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NICE

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Re: Low cost basecoat/clearcoat? Is it possible?

10 Oct 2010 08:29

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Nice work Otakar !

I'll bet with better lighting I could read the license on that van. lol

Things I currently own
1983 kz550ltd owned 10 years
1982 kz1100a2 just bought as winter project
1967 vw beetle 1775cc first car owned 25 years

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