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Zaster

#210
February 16, 2009, 07:28:23 PM
I'll check what we have...what would you use for cleaning since sanding is not an option
for the radiator fins?

ducpainter

#211
February 16, 2009, 07:38:25 PM
Quote from: Zaster on February 16, 2009, 07:28:23 PM
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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clittelm750

#212
February 18, 2009, 08:30:30 AM
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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ducpainter

#213
February 18, 2009, 08:49:59 AM
Quote from: clittelm750 on February 18, 2009, 08:30:30 AM
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
I guess lots of people do have them powdered.

It would probably need to be blasted. check with the coater and see what he wants.
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a completely different way than you, you will be open to understand how that
 perspective
    is even more amazing than yours."
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    Ask a mother who gave birth to a stillborn.
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clittelm750

#214
February 18, 2009, 09:21:14 AM
Awesome! Talking with him sunday i'll ask
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Zaster

#215
February 25, 2009, 05:10:26 PM
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.

ducpainter

#216
February 25, 2009, 11:44:48 PM
Quote from: Zaster on February 25, 2009, 05:10:26 PM
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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 perspective
    is even more amazing than yours."
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    Ask a mother who gave birth to a stillborn.
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SaltLick

#217
March 08, 2009, 11:28:27 PM
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?

ducpainter

#218
March 09, 2009, 06:27:01 AM
Quote from: SaltLick on March 08, 2009, 11:28:27 PM
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?
I'd wait a week minimum for both.
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 perspective
    is even more amazing than yours."
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    Ask a mother who gave birth to a stillborn.
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Gimpy

#219
March 18, 2009, 10:49:28 AM
Quote from: ducpainter on February 16, 2009, 06:32:26 PM
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.

scott_araujo

#220
March 18, 2009, 04:09:32 PM
Quote from: ducpainter on March 09, 2009, 06:27:01 AM
I'd wait a week minimum for both.

I'd say longer since it's cooler here right now.

Scott

ducpainter

#221
March 18, 2009, 06:07:26 PM
Quote from: scott_araujo on March 18, 2009, 04:09:32 PM
I'd say longer since it's cooler here right now.

Scott
All my recommendations are based on 70 degrees F.
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a completely different way than you, you will be open to understand how that
 perspective
    is even more amazing than yours."
    To realize the value of nine  months:
    Ask a mother who gave birth to a stillborn.
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SaltLick

#222
March 18, 2009, 08:34:17 PM
Quote from: ducpainter on March 18, 2009, 06:07:26 PM
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.  [laugh]

ducpainter

#223
March 18, 2009, 08:52:41 PM
Quote from: SaltLick on March 18, 2009, 08:34:17 PM
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.  [laugh]
It helps that I'm a neurotic freak myself.... ;D
"Once you accept that a child on the autistic spectrum experiences the world in
a completely different way than you, you will be open to understand how that
 perspective
    is even more amazing than yours."
    To realize the value of nine  months:
    Ask a mother who gave birth to a stillborn.
"Don't piss off old people The older we get, the less 'Life in Prison' is a deterrent.”


clittelm750

#224
March 23, 2009, 07:45:38 AM
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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