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Cheap tank respray - 1980 gsx250e
- Thread starter ukjules
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ukjules
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wiped down with panel wipe (I use brake cleaner on a rag
as never had panel wipe). (a cotton rag)
3*coats of petrol res clearcoat.
no pics as looks samish.
now to dry in kitchen before in a few
days to completion- wet and dry 2000,
cutting paste , polish , wax.
def as good as I want. prob my best tank so
far.
remember this was done on purpose with cheap
halfords spray. primer 2 500ml cans 16?. and petrol res clear coat 2 300ml cans 15?
(proper colour rspaints basecoat mind)
screwfix 6? paint striper
decals 48?
the various grade wet and dry120 -2500
and I am no expert. but ya gota follow the sequence.
I dont have time in this life to attain learn how to use
a compressor and spray gun. any free time if I had it would
be to learn welding !!!
A true DIY job out of rattle cans, gotta love it!
ukjules
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I went over clearcoat with a heavy spray as I noted
one of decals might pick up.
Damned run !
so I have to dry it now and hope I can sand it out but
it's on the text.
it was almost perfect but let's see if I can sand it out.
only 1 revisits left and within 2 hours of work it
will be finished.
why did ingo over ot with a stupidly heavy coat ?
you never do that......
ukjules
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Clearcoat type:
I use halfords 300ml cans of petrol res clearcoat.
Good quest on the drycoat and over the decals !
- I use normal clearcoat as the drycoat
- I have on this occasion used petrol res clearcoat
over the decals . followed by 3 more of the said
petrol res clearcoat. the finish is superb but
exacting steps must be followed.
As it is now finished I'll continue as
I then allow to dry for 24-48 hours.
(apparently this is important as longer is not better)
then wipe over with wet and dry 1500-2000.
this tank I only used 2000. must keep
surface wet at all times.
I then used cutting paste
then polish
then a good wax polish
job done and pic below.
it is as perfect as I want it, no orange peel,
no rust , smooth ...
Not hard work but it is not quick !
Is it single stage or catalyzed?
