07-17-2008, 07:48 PM | #1 |
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The wifes new paint and my latest project!
I realize its not a china bike but i believe the fun and wow factors will definately be a benefit when it is finished....She is a 1980 Honda CB900C CUSTOM with less than 28,000 original miles on it and needs less than $500.00 dollars in parts to make her road worthy.....paid $600 for her.
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07-17-2008, 08:12 PM | #2 |
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Cool stuff. Did you paint the engine cases as well on your wifes bike?
I think it looks really good. The Honda is cool as well. I'm not a fan of the big fairing, but do like the older bikes. I've actually been missing my 81 Suzuki GS1100 a lot lately. Congrat's!
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07-17-2008, 08:26 PM | #3 |
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Oh yeah!!! the wife wanted the extra color.....what makes her happy makes me happier!! 8O ...lol! :? :?
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07-18-2008, 06:07 AM | #4 |
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Thanks for the pics.I agree.Keep them happy,It makes life much nicer. :wink:
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07-18-2008, 04:11 PM | #5 |
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nice honda, my dad has a cb750, those style bikes are just beastly!
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08-01-2008, 02:59 PM | #6 |
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I've never EVER had any luck painting plastics... :? What are you using for paint? How is it holding up? :?:
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08-01-2008, 03:38 PM | #7 |
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Try the krylon Fusion paint. It has held up well and still looks good. Also used a clear cote over it as well.
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08-01-2008, 03:46 PM | #8 |
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Is the Krylon Fusion plastic specific? I've tried dupli-color plastic specific paints before and they don't last. Crack and peel too easily. I'm just too hard on the paint I guess. Painter in our bodyshop says he'd use this fancy $120 per gallon plastic paint, still no guarantee... I've turned to decals, at least for the visible sides.
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08-01-2008, 04:51 PM | #9 |
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Yes it is for plastic.
At about 4 bucks a can, I can re-paint if I need to. Infact i could re-paint for free since I only used a little bit. I sandblasted the panels before painting to help with adhesion. |
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