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11 Feb 2011 16:51 #430064
by nbrider
1983 KZ440 LTD
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I wanted to do a military theme on my KZ, I am putting lower handlebars, wrapping pipes in tan header wrap for a more rugged look, installing fork shoes (not sure the technical term) and I know am getting ready to paint.
Not sure what the best route for painting is, i own a compressor with a paint gun, which I have never used. I wanted a flat army green paintjob, but I dont know which route to go. I can always rattle can it, but how durable is it? will it just rub off? or never feel good? Not sure if that makes sense, but I was at a bike show today looking at Royal Enflieds military bike, and the paint job is flat, while still feeling very durable.
Any help would be wonderful.
Thanks!
Not sure what the best route for painting is, i own a compressor with a paint gun, which I have never used. I wanted a flat army green paintjob, but I dont know which route to go. I can always rattle can it, but how durable is it? will it just rub off? or never feel good? Not sure if that makes sense, but I was at a bike show today looking at Royal Enflieds military bike, and the paint job is flat, while still feeling very durable.
Any help would be wonderful.
Thanks!
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11 Feb 2011 16:56 #430066
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just use flat/dull clear over it
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11 Feb 2011 17:09 #430069
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Thanks! Didn't know that "dull clear" even existed. Is it a rattle can sorta thing or only for guns?
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11 Feb 2011 19:10 #430092
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1978 KZ1000 A2A with 08'Speed Triple SSSA and '06 GSXR1000 front end
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Any clear coat worth a damn will have a hardener or activator, and will have to be sprayed with a paint gun. Rattle can clear exists, even in the semi-gloss and flat varieties, but it will not hold up to gas when you spill a little filling your tank
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12 Feb 2011 05:29 #430159
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thanks porche! Ill look into it.
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12 Feb 2011 06:32 #430167
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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,
Old faithful! Points ign. Bendix Orig. carb.
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Trans Star has a 2K epoxy primer.
2 part system 50%/50%.
I have seen a green shade not shure how dark or light green though?
I use black and gray primers. Tough as nails!
They also have red and white primers.
2 part system 50%/50%.
I have seen a green shade not shure how dark or light green though?
I use black and gray primers. Tough as nails!
They also have red and white primers.
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,
Old faithful! Points ign. Bendix Orig. carb.
Starts everytime!
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12 Feb 2011 07:08 #430172
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Two-part clear in a spray can is available.
Here's one from Eastwood:
Click > www.eastwood.com/spray-max-2k-high-gloss-clearcoat-aerosol.html
Good Fortune!
Here's one from Eastwood:
Click > www.eastwood.com/spray-max-2k-high-gloss-clearcoat-aerosol.html
Good Fortune!
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