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« Reply #210 on: February 16, 2009, 07:28:23 PM » |
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I'll check what we have...what would you use for cleaning since sanding is not an option
for the radiator fins?
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« Reply #211 on: February 16, 2009, 07:38:25 PM » |
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I'll check what we have...what would you use for cleaning since sanding is not an option
for the radiator fins?
If you don't have an epoxy an etching primer would work. Assuming the radiator is anodized corrosion shouldn't be an issue, but regular primers won't stick. Epoxy or etching will. I'd use any mild degreaser and rinse really well. Residue will cause trouble. There is a wash product I used to use called 'Hurrisafe'. It was available at S-W industrial stores. It leaves no residue and I had good luck with it both using it with a pressure washer and by spray bottle and a hose. |
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« Reply #212 on: February 18, 2009, 08:30:30 AM » |
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What are the procedures for painting/powdercoating the standard coil spring on the reart suspension? Can I powdercoat it? or willl the powedercoat crack with the normal movement of the coil?? Hmmmm - Thanks
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« Reply #213 on: February 18, 2009, 08:49:59 AM » |
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What are the procedures for painting/powdercoating the standard coil spring on the reart suspension? Can I powdercoat it? or willl the powedercoat crack with the normal movement of the coil?? Hmmmm - Thanks
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« Reply #214 on: February 18, 2009, 09:21:14 AM » |
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Awesome! Talking with him sunday i'll ask
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« Reply #215 on: February 25, 2009, 05:10:26 PM » |
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Just repaired a small dent on my C/F termis with epoxy and was wondering what type of clear coat you would recommend to complete the project.
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« Reply #216 on: February 25, 2009, 11:44:48 PM » |
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Just repaired a small dent on my C/F termis with epoxy and was wondering what type of clear coat you would recommend to complete the project.
The best you can do is a urethane clear. C/F cans don't, or shouldn't, get hot enough to damage automotive clear. I know people that have used rattle can clears on cans with acceptable results, but I wouldn't do it. |
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« Reply #217 on: March 08, 2009, 10:28:27 PM » |
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How long should you wait before putting the decal back on after having it painted? How long til you can put the tank protector back on?
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« Reply #218 on: March 09, 2009, 05:27:01 AM » |
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How long should you wait before putting the decal back on after having it painted? How long til you can put the tank protector back on?
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« Reply #219 on: March 18, 2009, 09:49:28 AM » |
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I'm betting it is.
If it isn't it should be etched with an aluminum prep.
Either way I like epoxy on aluminum.
Is the aluminum prep some sort of phosphoric acid? I have a few various types of metal prep that are all some sort of phosphoric acid and I am hoping I can just use one of those. |
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I'd wait a week minimum for both.
I'd say longer since it's cooler here right now. Scott |
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« Reply #221 on: March 18, 2009, 05:07:26 PM » |
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I'd say longer since it's cooler here right now.
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« Reply #222 on: March 18, 2009, 07:34:17 PM » |
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All my recommendations are based on 70 degrees F.
thanks for all your help ducpainter, i know my questions have been a pain in the ass. Its really great that you take the time to answer these questions from neurotic freaks such as myself.  |
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thanks for all your help ducpainter, i know my questions have been a pain in the ass. Its really great that you take the time to answer these questions from neurotic freaks such as myself. It helps that I'm a neurotic freak myself....  |
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« Reply #224 on: March 23, 2009, 06:45:38 AM » |
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Im a cheapo - with two kids and a wife who doesn’t quite understand my hobby -
So when I decided to paint my bike I knew I had to do it myself. I quickley decided against rattle cans after reading through this site but couldnt afford the Hundreds of dollars of HOK reccomendations So I found a middle ground and went with Dupli-Color Paintshop pre-mixed lacquer - 60 bucks and i've got primer paint and clear .. How could i go wrong! (even if i have to paint it every year to look nice i'm still saving!)
- After 2 months of prepping on the weekends and few nights of the week I've got the paint booth up and sprayed on the primer last night .. Now i'm thinking the borrowed gun may not have the right size nozzle (I think it is a 1.4mm?) - it seemed to go on blotchy and course ..
Q1) Should I thin the paint down with some acetone?
Q2) What size nozzle? and is it the same for primer/paint/clear?
Q3) Does the spraying technique change with each?
Thanks for the help
Cheap man in Love with expensive bikes!
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