Paint Prep for side covers and tail section?

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14 Feb 2011 16:31 #430690 by Grinder
Paint Prep for side covers and tail section? was created by Grinder
Should i use plastic primer on these parts or just reg primer sealer?

1980 KZ1000B4 LTD

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14 Feb 2011 16:56 #430694 by porchev914
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Automotive grade primer sealer is sufficient. You shouldn't need anything else. Good luck :)
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1978 KZ1000 A2A with 08'Speed Triple SSSA and '06 GSXR1000 front end

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14 Feb 2011 17:42 #430700 by Grinder
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thank you!

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15 Feb 2011 03:17 #430781 by Old Man Rock
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Scuff it and use Adhesion Promoter on plastics...

Bull Dog is available at Wally World (Walmart)... I've also used the Dupli-color brand at any auto parts store with decent results...
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1976 KZ900-A4
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Camshafts: Kawi GPZ-1100 .375 lift
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ZX636 suspension
MIKUNI, RS-34'S...
Kerker 4-1, 1.5" comp baffle.
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24 Feb 2011 15:32 #433177 by Mike favacchia
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This is coming from a auto painter lol. If the plastics are in good condition with no deep scratches or chunks taking out then yes use a light coat of bulldog and use some wet on wet sealer then base and clear it. If the parts are in horrible shape then make sure u repair the scratches or whatever defects there are in the plastic. Dont sand the plastic with anything heavyer then 180 grit. You should only need putty glaze to repair. Finish off with 220. Then use about 3 coats of filler primer. Wait to dry before sanding. Wet sand the primer with 500 or 600, make sure to use a guide coat to get that smooth finish. Before painting make sure to use a wax and greese remover or you will get solvent pop and it will look horrible. Well I hope that will help you out to get that show winning bike.
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24 Feb 2011 15:46 #433185 by z1kzonly
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Old Man Rock wrote:

Scuff it and use Adhesion Promoter on plastics...

Bull Dog is available at Wally World (Walmart)... I've also used the Dupli-color brand at any auto parts store with decent results...

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Thanks for the Walmart tip!
Never seen this stuff.
It's got to be cheaper than Dupont!
I never had any problem with 2K epoxy primer.
Hell, I used to use Laquer primer, that worked fine too!
It's all in the prep!
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