rattle can color match "dark"

Started by COP TZR, March 11, 2010, 11:26:17 AM

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COP TZR

Quote from: ducrider45 on April 12, 2010, 05:45:30 PM
Thanks. I had some small decals left over from an order. They fit perfectly in that space.

Got anymore?


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Quote from: duc_poultry on April 13, 2010, 03:15:07 PM
is that sand paper?
LOL. No, it is a metal flake metallic black decal.
Cop: "That thing is so nasty I can't bring myself to write you a ticket."

"The democracy will cease to exist when you take away from
those who are willing to work and give to those who would not."
Thomas Jefferson


Washington D.C. area riders check out CAM on the local boards.

duc_poultry

Quote from: ducrider45 on April 14, 2010, 07:30:54 AM
LOL. No, it is a metal flake metallic black decal.

Interesting... I would have used shark skin ;)
2001 M750 "Dolly"

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Quote from: ducpainter on March 31, 2010, 04:32:03 PM
Epoxies are not suitable for UV exposure.
I use epoxy primer on aluminum parts and paint over that. It seems to hold up very well. I guess that the paint keeps the epoxy from UV light.
Cop: "That thing is so nasty I can't bring myself to write you a ticket."

"The democracy will cease to exist when you take away from
those who are willing to work and give to those who would not."
Thomas Jefferson


Washington D.C. area riders check out CAM on the local boards.

Blue

Here are a few photos of the new paint job. 
DupliColor T090
Krylon Matte Clear
I waited a week after painting to handle the tank, put it back on the bike and to wash the whole bike. 
It is not a perfect match; a bit lighter than the stock dark matte on the bike (front fender). 
I did this to see if I like the dark or if I want to go with gloss black.  I am out about $25 for two cans of paint, one can of clear and a quart of acetone to remove the custom flame job.  It took no more that 3 hours total; 2 hours preparing the tank and an hour painting.  Of course, there was the week that I could not ride.