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About painting

PostPosted: Sat Nov 05, 2016 7:54 am
by javaman
I learnt a lot about paints this week. Basically always go for Enamel and not one of those 'lacquer'. Enamels are cheaper too but they dry a lot longer. Much easier to apply and get tough result

Some before & after pics!

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Re: About painting

PostPosted: Sat Nov 05, 2016 3:06 pm
by Mister_T
You're turning it into a real minter! :kuda:

Re: About painting

PostPosted: Sat Nov 05, 2016 4:11 pm
by javaman
Can't complain with $50 restoration!! :)

Re: About painting

PostPosted: Sat Nov 05, 2016 10:41 pm
by bonester
I was going to paint the swingarm on my GPZ then I found it was brushed alloy under all that grime. Scoured it with scourer and banged it back in. :) Your wheel looks great!

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Re: About painting

PostPosted: Sun Nov 06, 2016 8:24 pm
by javaman
Yeah I was soooo tempted to do that when I sanded it 25%.... took me another hour just to look at it and try to decide if I want to do polished forks (and wheels!!)

Re: About painting

PostPosted: Mon Nov 07, 2016 7:18 pm
by Smitty
.. great stuff Andi !