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81 KZ440 paint repair
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30 May 2022 16:02 #867919
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1981 KZ440 A2 LTD
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I'm guessing the stock paint isn't a base coat/clear coat but I have no idea if it's a single stage enamel or 2 stage urethane. New paint will eventually come but until then I want to clean up what's there. It's pretty rough. Looks like there is overspray from something in close proximity to some parts of the gas tank. Some of the crap might come off with a cleaner wax but I want to try wet-sanding...just don't know what grit paper to start with.
1981 KZ440 A2 LTD
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30 May 2022 20:47 #867922
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81-KZ440-D2.
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Replied by F64 on topic 81 KZ440 paint repair
You can try a clay bar.
Otherwise, start with 1000.
If 1000 isn't cutting it, go 800.
Keep dropping grit number till you get the defect out.
Otherwise, start with 1000.
If 1000 isn't cutting it, go 800.
Keep dropping grit number till you get the defect out.
81-KZ440-D2.
Louis Dudzik's GM HEI ignitor conversion installed 2015 s3.amazonaws.com/gpzweb/Ignition/GPZgmHEImod.html
Motogadget m-unit blue installed 2017.
LIC, NY
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10 Jul 2022 09:54 #870136
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1981 KZ440 A2 LTD
Replied by Sdaniels2010 on topic 81 KZ440 paint repair
I'm getting ready to work on the gas tank. Not going to mess with trying to clean up what's on the tank, it's trashed. It's got one small dent & few tiny dings but some of the paint is bubbling up so I plan to completely strip it down to metal. I need to know which route to go since it's going to need some bondo work, epoxy primer or self-etching? Also, do I do the bondo first or primer?
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15 Dec 2022 06:20 #877827
by Trackz440
2015 Vulcan S 650 - Summer Ride
1967 Samurai A1 250 Restoration in Progress
1980 KZ 750E Restoration Pending
1977 KZ650 C1 Restoration Complete
1968 Honda CB450 Hellcat Restoration Complete, Sold
1981 KZ440 Restoration Completed,Sold
1974 H1E Restoration Completed Sold
Replied by Trackz440 on topic 81 KZ440 paint repair
My '81 KZ440C was a basecoat/clearcoat.
What model is yours?
What model is yours?
2015 Vulcan S 650 - Summer Ride
1967 Samurai A1 250 Restoration in Progress
1980 KZ 750E Restoration Pending
1977 KZ650 C1 Restoration Complete
1968 Honda CB450 Hellcat Restoration Complete, Sold
1981 KZ440 Restoration Completed,Sold
1974 H1E Restoration Completed Sold
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