Repaint on GS1000G

[landshark]

I will try to show my repaint of my bike here, i was given advice and help by my friend.
I have never painted with a gun before, so i took a lot of advice from him.
Thanks Dan.

There was a lot of prep work.
Here is a before pic.



Then some Molasses to get the rust off, inside and out.

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After the molasses



Then some sanding

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Some spray putty for the small holes left by the rust.



Dummy assembly before painting.

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There was obviously a lot of sanding between the spray putty and the undercoat, but i wasnt enjoying myself and didnt really get any good photos.

Next is the "spraybooth"


It worked well, but you need air circulation, as many people here suggested.

First coat.

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Side covers and ducktail.


Starting to put the stickers on.
At this point i should add that i am not really happy with the stickers. I think that they sat in my shed too long or possibly werent scanned right?
For this reason i havent cleared over them, but i have cleared the paint.

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Getting there.


Badges on.

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So, my I painted the colour with a $50 paint gun and my mate did the clear with a bigger gun.
It hasnt been polished yet, but i am happy with it.
Except the stickers.

[Guest]

Nice work... maybe I'm missing something but I don't see any issues with the stickers?

PS: I promise not to tell the council you filled your wheelie bin with molasses

[taswegian]

Love the paint job Landshark looks awesome.....

[doug g]

I think it looks great!!!!

[Roadrash]

That looks great mate !!!!!!

[Planecrazy]

Very nice job! Whatever the problem with the stickers the photos don't pick up on it - they look good too.

Regards,

[Dogma]

Inspiring. Someday, the bed liner will come off of mine...

[landshark]

Nice work... maybe I'm missing something but I don't see any issues with the stickers?

PS: I promise not to tell the council you filled your wheelie bin with molasses

Thanks everyone.
Dont worry about the council, i "rescued" that bin from a drain

The stickers do look alright in the photos, and for now i will leave them. But they didnt fit quite right and i had to cut the pinstriping and then make rejoin at the end. also there are a couple of folds.
Part my fault part the stickers.

[Guest]

Looks good!!
Personally I liked it better without the graphics(stickers).
BUt thats just me, I'm a "less is more" kinda guy.