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Painting my 83 gs1100e

Did you make sure to completely take apart that Harbor Freight gun and clean it completely? Wouldn't want any of their packaging oils or silicone to get on your new paint.

Thanks for taking photos of the process. I'll be doing the same thing later this year and I'm not too confident about it. This will help. :)
 
trevor said:
Lol...was really thinking about taking my 81 1100e seeing as I brought the 83 1100 the last two years. gotta tell you thought the way my 750 is running I'm almost tempted to take it! :D
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Not too many people off The Island have seen your 750 in person. That would be a good choice, too. Won't be as comfortable as the 1100 if you are trying to make up time (i.e. Interstate) but it shoud be a fun-runner where we are heading.
 
growler said:
Did you make sure to completely take apart that Harbor Freight gun and clean it completely? Wouldn't want any of their packaging oils or silicone to get on your new paint.

Thanks for taking photos of the process. I'll be doing the same thing later this year and I'm not too confident about it. This will help. :)
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+1 on that. Disassemble the gun and clean everything of with reducer. Reassemble the gun and shot some clean reducer through it.

Add a disposable desiccant filter/dryer before the regulator as well. You can pick one up at any Home Depot for around $7. You'll hate life if you start to spray water.
 
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BigD_83 said:
Not too many people off The Island have seen your 750 in person. That would be a good choice, too. Won't be as comfortable as the 1100 if you are trying to make up time (i.e. Interstate) but it shoud be a fun-runner where we are heading.
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Yeah if it wasn't for the Interstate the 750 would be the bike. But I have been on the Interstate with that bike before and with luggage it's working pretty hard. Plus I gotta try and keep up to you hooligans!:p

growler said:
Did you make sure to completely take apart that Harbor Freight gun and clean it completely? Wouldn't want any of their packaging oils or silicone to get on your new paint.

Thanks for taking photos of the process. I'll be doing the same thing later this year and I'm not too confident about it. This will help. :)
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The gun has been thoroughly cleaned. My dad has been painting cars and trucks and big rigs since the 60s...here a sample of his work...his 58 Apache...thanks for the tips guys I really appreciate it.:)


 
trevor said:
Yeah if it wasn't for the Interstate the 750 would be the bike. But I have been on the Interstate with that bike before and with luggage it's working pretty hard. Plus I gotta try and keep up to you hooligans!:p



The gun has been thoroughly cleaned. My dad has been painting cars and trucks and big rigs since the 60s...here a sample of his work...his 58 Apache...thanks for the tips guys I really appreciate it.:)


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Ontario sure has changed since the last time I went for a visit!
 
BigD_83 said:
Not too many people off The Island have seen your 750 in person. That would be a good choice, too. Won't be as comfortable as the 1100 if you are trying to make up time (i.e. Interstate) but it shoud be a fun-runner where we are heading.
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I love my 750 on a road like the Squamish hwy. But I didn't like it at all deadheading it back from Chilliwack on the freeway after the BCCMC ride....
 
Yes it would be Sandy. Gotta tell you driving from Arizona back to victoria was a pretty special time with my dad. He has had health issues in the past and you really have to take advantage of these moments.[/QUOTE]

Exactly right. Enjoy your time with your father......
Looking forward to see the finished bike.
 
Made a little progress today...went out and bought some 8ft 500 plastic to make a little paint booth.
I had an oil leak form my oil cooler so we JB welded that up and I cleaned the front my engine form all the oil and hoping I don't have any other leaks.
Also took all the velcro off the grommet holes that had been there to hold on my side covers and installed my new grommets.

Front fender had been painted by a PO at some point so dad gave it some special attention


Dad really likes this primer...


Yeah new grommets!! And added some silicone spray to them...



I had purchased these side covers from a gsr member over a year ago in anticipation of the paint job.



JB Weld on the cooler



Dad cutting in the inlets on the covers



Ready for black paint...just going to use plastic paint for that.

 
Going to repaint the exhaust while I'm at it too...







This will be our paint booth...going to drop the plastic from the edge of the shelf and go around it and it should be big enough. Will have a exhaust fan in the window...I will post pics of it when we have it up tomorrow...



Our extra help today...

 
Hey Trevor....

not sure if it's too late or perhaps not something you want to get into, but here is a DIY paint booth, I am sure you have seen it before, but just in case......

http://www.wikihow.com/Create-a-Paint-Booth-in-Your-Garage

it is something I was going to do in my garage, save me the trouble of having to cover everything up, and it would minimize any dust or what ever getting on the parts while they are drying...

ohhhh and just a quick question for the expert (your DAD), what is the final grade of sandpaper used just before laying the paint....

If you were only closer, I'd bring my parts over from my FZ for a shot of paint.....and a case of beer to ease the painting process......

.
 
There is an easier and cheaper DIY paint booth. Unfortunately I don't have a picture of mine.

Get some 1X2x.5 strapping (lath) or similar low grade wood, lay out and assemble a 3'X3' or 4'x4' square. Make 4 of them or even just 3. Take a large size trash bag for each, slit them open to make a sheet and staple one to each square to form a panel.

Now take 3 panels and form them in to a C shape. At each corner use a small block of 1X1" and screw into these to join the panels. The forth panel forms a roof but you can also just drape another bag across the panels and attach with spring clamps.

Now using the small table you have there, perch the "booth" on it and use a C clamp to attach to the table. Done.

Easy to assemble and break down for storage and all for under $10.

Good luck with the project. Looking forward to the finished bike:D
 
spyug said:
There is an easier and cheaper DIY paint booth. Unfortunately I don't have a picture of mine.

Get some 1X2x.5 strapping (lath) or similar low grade wood, lay out and assemble a 3'X3' or 4'x4' square. Make 4 of them or even just 3. Take a large size trash bag for each, slit them open to make a sheet and staple one to each square to form a panel.

Now take 3 panels and form them in to a C shape. At each corner use a small block of 1X1" and screw into these to join the panels. The forth panel forms a roof but you can also just drape another bag across the panels and attach with spring clamps.

Now using the small table you have there, perch the "booth" on it and use a C clamp to attach to the table. Done.

Easy to assemble and break down for storage and all for under $10.

Good luck with the project. Looking forward to the finished bike:D
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Thanks, sounds like a cool booth and cheap too!:)

GateKeeper said:
Hey Trevor....

not sure if it's too late or perhaps not something you want to get into, but here is a DIY paint booth, I am sure you have seen it before, but just in case......

http://www.wikihow.com/Create-a-Paint-Booth-in-Your-Garage

it is something I was going to do in my garage, save me the trouble of having to cover everything up, and it would minimize any dust or what ever getting on the parts while they are drying...

ohhhh and just a quick question for the expert (your DAD), what is the final grade of sandpaper used just before laying the paint....

If you were only closer, I'd bring my parts over from my FZ for a shot of paint.....and a case of beer to ease the painting process......

.
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Thanks GK, I have looked at that booth before and thought it was pretty awesome. Lol...my dad does like beer...and rum.lol...

I think the structure (shelf) I have in my garage should make the perfect starting point to hang plastic for a booth and having the window right there is a bonus. I will be sure to post pics of the booth. Thanks again guys for all the encouragement. This has been fun so far.:)
 
If your dad is able to get the clear coat to lay down without leaving orange peel, would you please explain that part in some detail when you get to it? I get varying degrees of finish but never perfectly smooth. Always have to wet sand and polish to get the mirror finish.
 
sorry have to ask once more...

ohhhh and just a quick question for the expert (your DAD), what is the final grade of sandpaper used on the primer, just before laying the paint....
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Edit....Thanks....400 grit....now I know...
 
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glib said:
If your dad is able to get the clear coat to lay down without leaving orange peel, would you please explain that part in some detail when you get to it? I get varying degrees of finish but never perfectly smooth. Always have to wet sand and polish to get the mirror finish.
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To answer GK Dad will be using 400 for the final sanding before putting on the base. He does not sand between coats. As for orange peel he says there can be several reasons...temp, quality of paint (we are using RM) or mixed not properly...and he says a lot of people get nervous putting on clear coat and as a result don't enough on because it's hard to see.
 
The only way to get the finish glass smooth is by a systematic sanding process and a systematic polishing process. If you can lay down the clear coats wet enough that it flows out well, you can attain a nice enough finish for most people, but if you want zero orange peel, it has to be sanded and polished.
 
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