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1983_GS750E - Rebuild

  • Thread starter Thread starter GateKeeper
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GateKeeper said:
I used

Dupli-Color Filler Primer
Polyester Resin
Red Oxide

I found no where that is says to sand prior to painting, only to sand between coats, if a second coat is applied, I did read all the stuff on the can, but will check Dupli-Color's web site as well, for any additional info.

It coated really well and filled in all the small scratches left by my sanding, should leave me with a really nice finish once paint is applied

big_primer_filler.jpg


similar to above but in red oxide

I just might give it a very light sand anyways, going to find the highest grit I can and go over everything, before I apply the paint


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Red oxide primer is the way to go on this it bonds to the metal. But! most primers should be taken down with at least a brillo pad or something.
Pain in the ass but worth it.

One way to see is to spray the primer on some scrap metal and then paint over it without sanding, then prime and take it down (a fine sanding) and then paint.
wait to see which has a better finish and which has a better paint bond.

Bruce.
 
Orange frames can look really good if done properly.... Like this Bandit 400

bandit_072507_01.jpg


Yes I realize that you don't intend to leave the orange on there but I had to share :rolleyes:.

Your bike is gonna turn out amazing btw!
 
That there is sweet......

And Thanks for sharing, I just might change my mind...........but probably not at this time, maybe next time, when I rebuild it again...LOL

I hope it turns out well, probably won't be perfect, but it will be much better than it was that is for sure, won't win any prizes, but it will be a nice ride once again....
 
Got me thinking of maybe doing the CB frame a colour other than black.Hmmmmm..............
 
See,,,,,I/we just might be starting a new trend.....:D:D:D:D


I was actually originally thinking of doing it either white or silver, but those were not available in the appliance paint at the time I was in the store so I just grabbed the black....


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GateKeeper said:
See,,,,,I/we just might be starting a new trend.....:D:D:D:D


I was actually originally thinking of doing it either white or silver, but those were not available in the appliance paint at the time I was in the store so I just grabbed the black....


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Rustoleum comes in silver and white.Wonder if it comes in red?
 
You guys do realize that orange/black is the Hardley Doodleson colours doncha?

Stick with a black or siver frame. Personally I like silver for the white bodywork. To me it makes the bike look lighter. Case in point my Kat:
WB2.jpg


Just another opinion.

Cheers,
spyug

PS the orange pods are just temporary.
 
@ Spyug,,,,,you dog....you have been holding out on me with that gorgeous bike, I heard you talk about it and mention it, but this is the first pic I have seen of it....

Very nice

Maybe one day I find me one of those as well, I really like the styling
 
Tim Tom said:
Orange frames can look really good if done properly.... Like this Bandit 400

bandit_072507_01.jpg


Yes I realize that you don't intend to leave the orange on there but I had to share :rolleyes:.

Your bike is gonna turn out amazing btw!
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Hey Spyug,

Orange and Black maybe HD colors but they have never used in this fashion and they have never made them look this good. I always thought that HD colors should have been Chrome on Chrome. Seems to be what a majority of HD owners think. Then again if you have read my thread you can see my stance on shiny parts.

Paul

P.S.
GK the frame looks good in Silver.
 
I get to bring in only the clean parts.....wife's rules....

This way they stay clean, away from dust and grime in the garage, once all the parts are done, it will be assembled in the garage

There are still many parts left in the garage, including the engine.....
 
That pile of parts looks a whole lot better than my pile of parts.
I've been kinda slacking off on my doing something everyday.
I kinda threw my back out a couple of days ago and have been taking it easy until it gets better.
It feels good tonight and I was gonna spend all day in the garage tomorrow but we have to go to the step sons law presentation at the university tomorrow evening.
He is the second year of his law degree.
Great guy... and a big helpful guy that helped me get the bike up on the table.

Bruce.
 
You will get back at it Bruce...health is more important, so don't make it worse, let the back heal first....

Ohhh and I have another pile of parts I primed tonight, just haven't taken any pics of that. And in the pic, I didn't include the rear fender, and air box, and a few other things

next time....LOL
 
more of the parts primed.....

not sure but I think I will use the Appliance paint on these parts, I don't think it really matters what paint, but since they are the engine mounts and such, I think it will be OK

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Are you painting these indoors somewhere GK? It's gotta be butt cold up there no?
 
Yup,,,painting in the garage, I have heat pumped into it, so it's not so bad, almost the same temp in the garage as it is in the rest of the house, OK a bit cooler, it's about 20C or 68F, but I can be in there in a t-shirt, so it is comfortable.

Cold yup, we got about 2-3 inches of snow last night and currently -10 C or 14 F

I should have opened up the door, when I took the pictures....LOL

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The paint is nice and you're doing a fine job but what about the head stud? I'm waiting with baited breath to see how that turns out.

As some of the guys have mentioned making a jig using a drill press and a hunk of steel bar might be the easiest approach. It doesn't need to be smack on just close enough for government work as I like to say.

You a re not far away from reassembly now and when you start in on that you will be over the hump on this project. I can see a bright summer of riding in your future :)

Good stuff old son.

Cheers,
spyug

PS. I should trade you a Kat for a "pristine" 750 :)
 
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