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Chuck - what's 'Black Magic'? As in abrasive compound, metal polish, glosser etc? I'm asking because it sounds you're doing in one or two stages what it takes me six to do.
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I have been becoming a fan as of late for the brush on Aircraft Paint Remover myself. Bubbles it up quickly and it can be rubbed around again to get it down in deeper.MY BIKES..1977 GS 750 B, 1978 GS 1000 C (X2)
1978 GS 1000 E, 1979 GS 1000 S, 1973 Yamaha TX 750, 1977 Kawasaki KZ 650B1, 1975 Honda GL1000 Goldwing, 1983 CB 650SC Nighthawk, 1972 Honda CB 350K4, 74 Honda CB550
NEVER SNEAK UP ON A SLEEPING DOG..NOT EVEN YOUR OWN.
I would rather trust my bike to a "QUACK" that KNOWS how to fix it rather than a book worm that THINKS HE KNOWS how to fix it.Comment
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Black magic is what is known as a CUT AND COLOR rouge. ( one step does it all principal ) Most of those red, white, green and psychidelic rouges are pretty useless really.
I have the Eastwood 1HP blue buffer machine and a hard yellow pleated buff for the hard work. The other side of the machine sports your everyday white spiral sewn cotton wheel in 1/2 inch width ( fits into the contours better than anything thicker ).
As long as you get the clear off your set to go. Skip all the other stuff and just keep the wheel dressed with the black magic and youll crap when it just about wipes the grey away ...well..like magic. Frank Z. has witnessed the stuff in action and he will tell you exactly what I am telling you. He even did many parts himself with my coaching and is pretty darn good at it now also.
Heres the links to the stuff I use.
MY BIKES..1977 GS 750 B, 1978 GS 1000 C (X2)
1978 GS 1000 E, 1979 GS 1000 S, 1973 Yamaha TX 750, 1977 Kawasaki KZ 650B1, 1975 Honda GL1000 Goldwing, 1983 CB 650SC Nighthawk, 1972 Honda CB 350K4, 74 Honda CB550
NEVER SNEAK UP ON A SLEEPING DOG..NOT EVEN YOUR OWN.
I would rather trust my bike to a "QUACK" that KNOWS how to fix it rather than a book worm that THINKS HE KNOWS how to fix it.Comment
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Paint remover. Bead blast. Acetone. Powdercoat.
Life is too short to ride an L.Comment
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Yeah...NOW!!!!!! HA HAMY BIKES..1977 GS 750 B, 1978 GS 1000 C (X2)
1978 GS 1000 E, 1979 GS 1000 S, 1973 Yamaha TX 750, 1977 Kawasaki KZ 650B1, 1975 Honda GL1000 Goldwing, 1983 CB 650SC Nighthawk, 1972 Honda CB 350K4, 74 Honda CB550
NEVER SNEAK UP ON A SLEEPING DOG..NOT EVEN YOUR OWN.
I would rather trust my bike to a "QUACK" that KNOWS how to fix it rather than a book worm that THINKS HE KNOWS how to fix it.Comment
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I see now - thanks! That's a similar compound to the one I use once the clear coat is gone, and the deep scratches are out.1980 GS550ETComment
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Steve...there are cases that do require some sanding to get the surface scratches and gouges out..I fully understand and agree.
But starting on a cover that isnt harmed and going thru countless hrs of menial sanding and repeating it 5 times each time a finer grit is used????? Totally unneeded waste of time and energy.MY BIKES..1977 GS 750 B, 1978 GS 1000 C (X2)
1978 GS 1000 E, 1979 GS 1000 S, 1973 Yamaha TX 750, 1977 Kawasaki KZ 650B1, 1975 Honda GL1000 Goldwing, 1983 CB 650SC Nighthawk, 1972 Honda CB 350K4, 74 Honda CB550
NEVER SNEAK UP ON A SLEEPING DOG..NOT EVEN YOUR OWN.
I would rather trust my bike to a "QUACK" that KNOWS how to fix it rather than a book worm that THINKS HE KNOWS how to fix it.Comment
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I completely agree Chuck - no point working when there is no need!1980 GS550ETComment
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