Duplicolor Red Metal Specks paint

[pauly]

So I tried this paint as a test to see what it will look like. I am re-painting my 82 GS1100EZ. I can get the 2010 Dodge colour that is a close match to the fancy candy maroon but the paint shop wants $30 a can, Napa wants $35!. So I thought I might try this and if all looks good final coat it with SprayMax 2K. I am on a budget for this or I would have gone to a body shop and have them do it.

Cheers
Paul

[Guest]

The picture looks fine but what do you think about it??

[bonanzadave]

I think it looks pretty darn good. But even by a poor picture its not as shiny as it could be. Id wet sand it with 1200 before Id clear coat.

[rustybronco]

In my opinion, 1200 is too fine a grit to use before clear coating.

[Guest]

How would you say the colour matches the OEM colour?

[kdo58]

https://picasaweb.google.com/113762707375997778391/ReGs850#5499774290223610786

[pauly]

Can you wet sand metallics before clear coat?
I like the color just not sure if its a perfect match to the original color.
This was just a test, I sprayed it outside in my trailer.

Cheers
Paul

[pauly]

kdo58:

Is that the red metal specks that you used? If so I think it looks great.
How long do you let the base color cure before you apply the 2K clear coat?
Also any wet sanding done?

Cheers
Paul

[kdo58]

No wet sanding, tried to wet sand and ended up respraying the clear coat.
I waited about 1/2 an hr to spray the clear coat.

[posplayr]

In my opinion, 1200 is too fine a grit to use before clear coating.

Only slightly

[retcol]

I think you did a fabulous job, looks really great! I can't paint at all, I always have runs or orange peel or something, but your paint looks fantastic. Great job. BTW, my parents used to live in Puyallup many moons ago. It sure is beautiful up there.

[Guest]

So I tried this paint as a test to see what it will look like. I am re-painting my 82 GS1100EZ. I can get the 2010 Dodge colour that is a close match to the fancy candy maroon but the paint shop wants $30 a can, Napa wants $35!. So I thought I might try this and if all looks good final coat it with SprayMax 2K. I am on a budget for this or I would have gone to a body shop and have them do it.

Cheers
Paul

Is that Duplicolor Paint shop laquer?

[pauly]

gsrick.
I used the Duplicolor Metal Specks in a can and yes it is laquer. kdo58 used the same thing.

So my plan is now to get all the bodywork sanded, primed and ready for paint. Its not in bad shape so hopefully a scuff and some touch-ups and I should be ready to go. I will do all the pieces with the base coat then I will have to wait a week before I clear so I am hoping that doesn't cause any problems.

Cheers guys.
Paul

[Guest]

Nice looking paint on both bikes. Thanks for the pics. Ray

[pauly]

Ok guys after lots of sanding, priming, sanding, painting, sanding, my paint is complete.
I just have to wet sand now and polish then apply the decals.
I'm happy with it for now, like I said I will get a proper paint job down the road.
Cheers
Paul