'73 Z1 Headlight Shell Paint?

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23 Aug 2012 18:48 #544361 by s3steve
'73 Z1 Headlight Shell Paint? was created by s3steve
I'm finally at the build stage of my Z1 rebuild with one last piece to paint.
It's an aftermarket part and it came with a very dull finish, almost looks like primer.

Should the headlight shell be painted in a gloss or satin type finish on a '73 Z1?

1973 Kawasaki Z1
1975 Kawasaki S3
2006 BMW R1200RT

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23 Aug 2012 19:02 #544363 by 650ed
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I think all the shells were a satin finish. You may want to do a test piece using Krylon Ultra Flat Black.

www.amazon.com/Krylon-Consumer-Decorator...erosol/dp/B000B8UPHE

1977 KZ650-C1 Original Owner - Stock (with additional invisible FIAMM horn)

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23 Aug 2012 20:30 #544380 by Patton
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Per
DAVE MARSDEN
DECEMBER 1998
DEVELOPMENT OF THE Z1 900 SUPER FOUR

[Excerpt]

HEADLAMP:
THE HEADLAMP ON THE Z1 VARIED FROM COUNTRY TO COUNTRY. THE SHELL HOWEVER WAS THE ALWAYS THE SAME. THIS WAS A SATIN BLACK FINISHED ITEM WITH ONE LARGE HOLE IN THE REAR, TO ALLOW THE WIRING TO RUN THROUGH IT.

Good Fortune! :)

1973 Z1
KZ900 LTD

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23 Aug 2012 22:48 #544411 by s3steve
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Thanks guys!!

1973 Kawasaki Z1
1975 Kawasaki S3
2006 BMW R1200RT

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