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An attempt to paint my GPZ 750 Tank 20 May 2017 21:44 #762353

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I had a quote to paint it professionally for $500 which is decent and would be a top job. But why not try it first just to have fun :P

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An attempt to paint my GPZ 750 Tank 20 May 2017 21:47 #762354

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Rusty bits scraped vigorously and treated with Septone rust converter




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An attempt to paint my GPZ 750 Tank 20 May 2017 21:51 #762355

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Some trial sanding with 350 grit and learning how to do filler

First attempt was a fail as I did not put enough hardener and the filler would not cure. Not fun to having to scrape every gooey thing again
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An attempt to paint my GPZ 750 Tank 21 May 2017 00:21 #762358

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We are watching...document all your steps :)
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An attempt to paint my GPZ 750 Tank 21 May 2017 01:04 #762359

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OK sure. here's my learning so far:

1) Read the instruction on the filler/bondo. Too little of hardener and the bloody thing would not cure
when done right, they actually cure *really fast* so after a while I learnt just to mix small amount at a time

2) support the tank fully. I DROPPED IT because it was wobbly on the table. Luckly it landed on the seam and no further damage
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An attempt to paint my GPZ 750 Tank 21 May 2017 05:01 #762363

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Is this going to be a rattle can special paint job or are you using a spray gun and real automotive paint? If you are doing the later then I strongly suggest you stop and fully strip off all the old paint using paint stripper. Starting fresh is always best.

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An attempt to paint my GPZ 750 Tank 21 May 2017 06:09 #762368

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Why remove the emblems and fill in the emblem depressions and screw holes? Are you embarrassed that it’s a Kawasaki? :whistle:
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An attempt to paint my GPZ 750 Tank 21 May 2017 16:34 #762415

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It's just Rattle Can job. If I had stripped it to bare metal I'll at least hire a booth to do 2K paint :)

Just curious what can be had for sub- $80 and elbow grease. It will be Duplicolor Acrylic Lacquer for quick drying.
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An attempt to paint my GPZ 750 Tank 21 May 2017 16:35 #762416

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650ed wrote: Why remove the emblems and fill in the emblem depressions and screw holes? Are you embarrassed that it’s a Kawasaki? :whistle:


The screw hole is there!! I filled the depression as it seems to be where water got lodged = rust
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Oooops! My apologies. I thought your tank originally had a recessed area for the emblem like my KZ650 (see image below). I forgot that Kawasaki stopped doing that on later tanks. Ed

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An attempt to paint my GPZ 750 Tank 21 May 2017 19:03 #762428

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if my painting is 80% of that I'd be very happy :)
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An attempt to paint my GPZ 750 Tank 22 May 2017 05:19 #762454

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You can get a really nice shine using the Duplicolor paint, but it isn't fuel resistant at all.
I would topcoat with SprayMax 2k clear or some other 2-part urethane in a spray can.

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Duplicolor Truck Van & Suv is the paint I used, but a fuel spill ruined it. doh.

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