'73 Z1 Headlight Shell Paint?

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'73 Z1 Headlight Shell Paint?

23 Aug 2012 18:48
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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
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Re: '73 Z1 Headlight Shell Paint?

23 Aug 2012 19:02
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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
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Re: '73 Z1 Headlight Shell Paint?

23 Aug 2012 20:30
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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! :)
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Re: '73 Z1 Headlight Shell Paint?

23 Aug 2012 22:48
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Thanks guys!!
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