It's finally done!

[Rock]

Very nice!

[tkent02]

I shot the clear myself. I used Valspar urethane clear with catylist (hardener). I wet sanded the original clear with 600. After the new clear cured for about 2 weeks I color sanded it (1000 grit) and buffed it since I got a little dust in it. The valspar is pretty easy stuff to work with. I used to be a painter so it wasn't a big deal. I think that people without prior painting experience could lay it down without any major problems. Lay it down until it shines with a little orange peel, then stop. It will flow a little before it flashes off. You're better off with a little peel, than runs. I used 3 coats that were thinned very little. You can always color sand and buff provided you get 2-3 good coats.

Thanks for the compliments guy's. This bike is also a tribute to the good people on this 4m whose advice has been outstanding. I have learned a lot from you all.

Thanks!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!:-D

Is the Valspar completely safe against fuel spills?
Is the 600 fine enough before the clear?

[Johnny K]

Yeah man, very nice.:-D

[TheCafeKid]

Very very sweet bike \\/

[BlackStar]

Is the Valspar completely safe against fuel spills?
Is the 600 fine enough before the clear?

It should be, its an automotive paint.

Normally I'd use 400 before the clear, but I did not want to break through the original clear. 600 is good.

[Nessism]

[195suz]

I have the same bike and color. Been working on it for a few years putting it back to stock. Just bought a NOS tank for it hope comes out half as nice as yours.

[Flying Fish]

Fantastic! You've done a great job there.

[slowride]

I just have three words, Beau Ti Ful!!!!
Great looking bike.

Ed