Tough paint!

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Tough paint!

02 Jul 2013 03:05
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I've decided to strip and re-paint the frame on my 750e. I tried to use
My trusty aircraft finish remover, but it barely has any effect. Worked
Great on my old Hondas, but this Kawasaki paint is tough! Any suggestions?
1980 KZ750e
1981 KZ650 csr (fate undecided)

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Re: Tough paint!

02 Jul 2013 07:46
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Yep I remember that day. I used a combo of aircraft stripper and sandblaster to get my frame clean. Be ready to paint really fast after you are done. My frame started surface rusting immediately.
1978 KZ1000 A2 Click--->Build Thread
2004 ZX-10R
2007 Harley Sportster 1200
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Re: Tough paint!

02 Jul 2013 10:47
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I sent mine out to have the frame sandblasted & powdercoated, it is stronger than regular paint and looks great!! and its not that expensive.
I have a 1980 Kawasaki KZ750 Ltd. I bought new. I recently managed to get it out of my garage after 28 years and put it on the road again (2010). I feel like a kid all over again. Since I have acquired 3 78 KZ1000 Ltd, 1 1981 KZ1000 Ltd, and another 1980 KZ750 Ltd. Love the LTD's.

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Re: Tough paint!

02 Jul 2013 14:44
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when i ever get around to having my frame painted i will be sending mine out to be sandblaster. i was wanting to do it this past winter but ive been to damn lazy and really didnt want to mess with the wiring.
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1978 Honda CB750F SuperSport
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Re: Tough paint!

04 Jul 2013 20:25
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Thanks, guys. It's off to the blaster we go.
1980 KZ750e
1981 KZ650 csr (fate undecided)

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