Kidkawie wrote:
kzz1king wrote: Prep is the key. No grease, dirt or rust. No loose paint, etc. Old paint in good condition can just be wet sanded with 600, then primed and painted. Use Duplicolor primer and paint. When you finally clear coat, you'll probably get orange peel. Wet sand that with 1500-2000 then use a buffer (or hand) polish and add a coat of wax. Look close and you'll be able to see the peel flattening out.
Yes sir, I always wash the surfaces with a good dishwashing soap, dry, then wipe with a good wax-grease-silicone remover. I love to use some Dupont 3812S to wipe down areas before any sanding is done. Never sand first as you embed the contaminants into the paint and can cause reactions.
1980 KZ1000 LTD-B4(MK II engine) - Progressive suspension, MTC pistons, Dynojet Stage III, all wear items replaced, WFO paint scheme(1978), etc..
Past bikes- 2 1976 Kz900's, 5 1975-76 Honda CB750's, Honda 500 -4, Honda 250, Honda 125, Honda 100, Suzuki RM 250, Honda XL350, Kawasaki KLR 650, etc..
