750 Katana Resurrection

[Nessism]

I kinda like the white, or none. Not a huge fan of the red, but it certainly doesn't look bad.

[Rich82GS750TZ]

I'm w/ Steve. Sometime you gotta know when to stop. You asked for opinions, that's mine.

[steve murdoch]

Just the gold and black for me.

[KiwiAlfa156]

Ok... white pinstripe, red pinstripe or no pinstripe? Each works with other colours on the bike. So what are you thoughts?

[nvr2old]

Hi there, and thanks. I'll be 'flatting back', so just using a fine scotchbrite to take of any nibs and dust that has fallen onto the colour prior to applying clear. And to key in the clear, as you suggest. So no "flat black"

Ohhhhh..duh, Larry. Flat "back"..ha ha..I guess I should pay closer attention to what I'm reading.

[KiwiAlfa156]

The paint job is looking real nice. Out of curiosity, may I ask what your use of flat black will be before the decals and the addition of clear coats? If waiting more then 24 hrs. between base coats and clear, you might consider scuffing the base coats lightly with some 600 just to be on the safe side. Looking forward to the finished project.

Hi there, and thanks. I'll be 'flatting back', so just using a fine scotchbrite to take of any nibs and dust that has fallen onto the colour prior to applying clear. And to key in the clear, as you suggest. So no "flat black"

[nvr2old]

The paint job is looking real nice. Out of curiosity, may I ask what your use of flat black will be before the decals and the addition of clear coats? If waiting more then 24 hrs. between base coats and clear, you might consider scuffing the base coats lightly with some 600 just to be on the safe side. Looking forward to the finished project.

[KiwiAlfa156]

That is beautiful work on the paint job!

Great work on everything else too.

Thanks for documenting your build.

Ed

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Thanks Ed, for your kind words. Been a slow process as I'm 'time poor', but finishing the body work will be a real milestone. Bodywork, electrical and rolling chassis will be complete, and only engine and exhaust remain to do. Painting is rewarding because all the prep work finally begins to bear fruit and you see results. I've decided that I will do a complete tear down of the gearbox as the bike has had a very hard life and I'd kick myself if I got everything buttoned up and it jumps out of gear, or worse. Of course I'll be documenting that process too.

[GSXR7ED]

That is beautiful work on the paint job!

Great work on everything else too.

Thanks for documenting your build.

Ed

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[KiwiAlfa156]

My first attempt at painting a second color and masking pin stripes. Actually it's the second time I've spray painted a bike bodywork. A few tiny bleeds but all nowhere they will be obvious.



Black Pearl









I'm tossing up whether to add some white or silver pin stripe tape. Either way I'll spray clear, flat back, apply the decals and then lay wet coats of clear.

[dorkburger]

I like that color. Resembles the original Hayabusa.

[KiwiAlfa156]

Amazing how good new paint looks, even if it is not the final color. Keep on keeping on.

Thanks Larry, the Black Pearl will be on the top of the tank, the front of the fairing, back of the front fender and a stripe across the tail. The Tiger Mica is the main color.

[alke46]

Amazing how good new paint looks, even if it is not the final color. Keep on keeping on.

[KiwiAlfa156]

Managed to make a good pair of side covers out of four wrecked ones. Plastic welding and chemical welding with acetone/ABS slurry to repair the broken studs and screw tabs



Got to the point of diminishing returns on tank and panel prep, so sprayed the first base coat color, Tiger Mica.



It's not show pony perfect, but good enough that I won't look at it and feel regret. Good enough for an occasional ride, which is her intended use

Wet sanded the primer filler with 600. The water sheets on the primer when it's rinsed and gives a good indicator of how ultimately the clear coat will sit. The reflections in the water are what you look at







I'm going to mask off and spray the second color, Black Pearl. Flat back, a coat of clear,.decals and pin strips, followed by two wet coats of clear. Then the engine work begins.

[KiwiAlfa156]

The time consuming bit

Blade putty on the imperfections revealed by the primer filler.




Next is a wet sand with 320, may be another coat of primer filler/wet sand and then it'll be ready for base coat.

Side panels and tail cowl to repair and paint prep. Looking forward to spraying colour.



My first plastic weld