An attempt to paint my GPZ 750 Tank

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An attempt to paint my GPZ 750 Tank

20 May 2017 21:44 - 20 May 2017 21:46

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

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Re: An attempt to paint my GPZ 750 Tank

20 May 2017 21:47 - 20 May 2017 21:48

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Rusty bits scraped vigorously and treated with Septone rust converter

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Re: An attempt to paint my GPZ 750 Tank

20 May 2017 21:51

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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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Re: An attempt to paint my GPZ 750 Tank

21 May 2017 00:21 - 21 May 2017 00:22

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We are watching...document all your steps

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Re: An attempt to paint my GPZ 750 Tank

21 May 2017 01:04

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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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21 May 2017 05:01 - 21 May 2017 05:01

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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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Re: An attempt to paint my GPZ 750 Tank

21 May 2017 06:09

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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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Re: An attempt to paint my GPZ 750 Tank

21 May 2017 16:34

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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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21 May 2017 16:35

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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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Re: An attempt to paint my GPZ 750 Tank

21 May 2017 16:59

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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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Re: An attempt to paint my GPZ 750 Tank

21 May 2017 19:03

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if my painting is 80% of that I'd be very happy

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Re: An attempt to paint my GPZ 750 Tank

22 May 2017 05:19 - 23 May 2017 06:31

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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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