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« Reply #900 on: March 14, 2015, 03:28:14 PM »
Lastly is there any sort of additive you recommend for fiberglass? I would like the panels to be able to flex a little bit without just cracking the paint. Such as when removing for servicing.
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« Reply #901 on: March 14, 2015, 03:32:39 PM »
Lastly is there any sort of additive you recommend for fiberglass? I would like the panels to be able to flex a little bit without just cracking the paint. Such as when removing for servicing.
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« Reply #902 on: March 14, 2015, 03:33:44 PM »
I heard you the first time. Grin

Automotive urethanes are suitable for fiberglass as packaged.

The additive is only necessary for flexible bumper covers and the like
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« Reply #903 on: March 14, 2015, 03:37:00 PM »
I blame tapatalk.
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« Reply #904 on: March 14, 2015, 05:09:00 PM »
Quote from: Darth_Awesome on March 14, 2015, 07:23:43 AM
Will be going to the local paint shop. They do the whole ppg line. My next determining factor is because it's just a track bike and I don't want to end up with $400 just in paint, whether I should go with the cheaper omni line or the middle of the road dextron stuff.

Just a comment from the peanut gallery, I've got some surprising discounts at paint shops just by asking. 
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« Reply #905 on: March 21, 2015, 03:57:13 PM »
How much paint do you recommend for a full set of body work, spare tank, and spare belly?
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« Reply #906 on: March 22, 2015, 03:27:30 AM »
Quote from: Darth_Awesome on March 21, 2015, 03:57:13 PM
How much paint do you recommend for a full set of body work, spare tank, and spare belly?
Since you haven't told me what kind of bike it is, what equipment you'll be using, how many coats you intend to spray, whether it's a base coat/clear or single stage...

I have no idea.
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« Reply #907 on: March 22, 2015, 09:55:25 AM »
848 track bike. I think I'm going to do a white base coat, then mask off the number plates, spray the silver. Then do the clear. I'm not really sure what the recommended number of costs is per color though to be honest.
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« Reply #908 on: March 22, 2015, 03:17:36 PM »
QT white sealer and any activator/reducer...don't skip the sealer.

1/2 pint for the number plates...just spot them in

Mask plates scuff o/spray

QT silver.

Remember with the PPG product colors get reduced 100% so 1 qt makes 2.

One QT clear plus activator and reducer.

You should be able to get adequate coverage with 1-2 coats of white and a max of 3 coats of silver.

Being a track bike 2 coats of clear out of the gun will do it...unless you're me and wet sand and re-clear everything.

Assumes an HVLP gun. You'll have left overs. If you stay within a product line the activator should be the same. Saves a bunch of money.
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« Reply #909 on: March 22, 2015, 06:55:40 PM »
Is there a particular brand of primer sealer you prefer?

And when you say "spot them in" do you mean just spray the general area the number plate will go and not the whole panel?
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« Reply #910 on: March 23, 2015, 02:20:32 AM »
If you're using PPG color and clear, use PPG sealer. Pick one that uses the same activator as the clear. You'll save money on materials.

Yes, that's exactly it. Just spray the area for the plate. You can scuff sand any overspray. If you are unsure, you can spray the whole panel, but you'll use a lot more paint. It really depends on the size of the upper and tail. Your call.
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« Reply #911 on: April 06, 2015, 05:34:38 PM »
What's the best technique to get light scratches out of my tank and seat cowl? Anyone use anything they particularly love/hate?
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« Reply #912 on: April 07, 2015, 02:25:18 AM »
I use 3m compound for cleaercoat with a lambswool pad on a buffer followed by a foam pad. They change the product number and price regularly.

Finish up with a hand glaze.
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« Reply #913 on: April 07, 2015, 06:02:44 AM »
Quote from: ducpainter on April 07, 2015, 02:25:18 AM
I use 3m compound for cleaercoat with a lambswool pad on a buffer followed by a foam pad. They change the product number and price regularly.

Finish up with a hand glaze.

Thanks DP
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« Reply #914 on: April 10, 2015, 01:17:52 PM »
Touchup frame paint for my '01 750 M.  Metalized grey 291.601, is there a something available in a small container?
Thanks, Sterling
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