Project Log *56K Warning*

[cyberdork]

haha well I took it down to the plastic like a dumby because the paint remainded shiny........because it's metallic paint lol.

[MXFun86]

A note on paint strippers for the new users out there

I've used stripper on a ton of projects and had many great results.  I'm very anal about how I do things so I never had problems, and I usually media blast complicated parts like frames for example.  I've done 4-5 with stripper now.  Every one turned out great but my DR350.  The DR350 uses the frame as an oil tank, so I was trying to be really careful about how I did things.  Because of that I missed very small amounts of stripper in corners and the like.  Several months later, I finally got around to painting the frame using a mix of gloss black, and Duplicolor Bed Liner.  With the first ride I started noticing paint flaking off, and from there it just spread.  My bike is covered in bare spots now and needs to be completely stripped so I can start over.  Just wanted to mention it because anyone can screw up, and if you've never heard about it you're more likely to screw up.

[MXFun86]

Quick question on bondo,

Anyone else have problems with it cracking on bikes?  The vibration seems to cause problems for me where it cracks or separates completely from the project after awhile.  I started using JB Weld instead for small repairs.

[cyberdork]

A note on paint strippers for the new users out there

I've used stripper on a ton of projects and had many great results.  I'm very anal about how I do things so I never had problems, and I usually media blast complicated parts like frames for example.  I've done 4-5 with stripper now.  Every one turned out great but my DR350.  The DR350 uses the frame as an oil tank, so I was trying to be really careful about how I did things.  Because of that I missed very small amounts of stripper in corners and the like.  Several months later, I finally got around to painting the frame using a mix of gloss black, and Duplicolor Bed Liner.  With the first ride I started noticing paint flaking off, and from there it just spread.  My bike is covered in bare spots now and needs to be completely stripped so I can start over.  Just wanted to mention it because anyone can screw up, and if you've never heard about it you're more likely to screw up.

I noticed that the stripper that I used went from a gel to a stringy and clingy gel once exposed to water lol (if that makes any sense)

[cyberdork]

Small progress:


^Had water splashed on the plastic, the red is scuffed up. Calling those pieces done, I'm tired of sanding them lol

^ Hate the design of that part. 4 holes for the forks, 4 with nuts underneath. You can't just unbolt it from the forks and pull it out, the front wheel has to be taken off (not hard just un-needed steps). I showed my disapproval...

^How I got the front tire off of the ground incase anyone was wondering.

^Since I had the front tire off I went ahead and took the exhaust off. I broked the bolts loose by hand, which makes me wonder if an exhaust leak was the problem in the past.

That's it, nothing major. Have to sand the front fender then get cracking on paint.

[cyberdork]

Took a wire brush to the exhaust and painted it with 500 degree flat black paint (hopefully the exhaust doesn't get hotter than that). The green section is just tape.


Fixed up my bondo imperfections with spotting putty. 400 grit took it down without any effort, I'm questioning how durable it's going to be.


I used 80 grit to sand everything that needs paint, so I took some 180 over it to get it smooth and remove any burrs. I took a trip to home depot today and got some acid to get the rust out of my tank. I'm going to do that the day before priming. Still haven't gotten the paint because I'm afraid of making a bad decision with color.

[tt_four]

What's the different between bondo and spotting putty? Is the putty even softer than bondo?

[BaltimoreGS]

What's the different between bondo and spotting putty? Is the putty even softer than bondo?

Bondo (body filler) is for filling dents/dings.  Spotting/glazing putty is for small imperfections like nicks and deep scratches.  Most of the time you have to use glazing putty to fill in the imperfections in the Bondo'd area before priming.

-Jessie

[plurpimpin]

looks good so far. i spent all of yesterday doing paint prep on my bike. i really like the kia copper color, its actually very similar to the orange metallic i'm painting my bike. keep up the good work 

[scottpA_GS]

I think you may need more than 500 degree paint for the exhaust.. I got 1500! for my ACE exhaust and its holding up cery well

[cyberdork]

I needed some questions answered about painting, and without the gstwins board I made my way over to www.hotrodders.com They're very knowledgable and nice over there and are more than happy to help out with anything automotive related. Highly recommended if you're seeking advice.

[cyberdork]

My little helper! Isn't she cute!

Me cranking away

Weapon of choice

Supplies:

Final coats:

You can see where the drill and sanding disc did some damage...

Last peice

Yours truely

Overall I was pleased with the ease of painting, but the primer really brings out the imperfections in everything.

[TheTussin]

So that's just primer? I vote paint it white! white bikes rock.

*opens a new tab to look at the new 2010 cbr600rr with the white/black woman paint job*

[cyberdork]

Correct, just primer.

[cyberdork]

Imperfections are as close as my patience is going to let me. Reprimered them, but no pics.

[tt_four]

My little helper! Isn't she cute!

The only one that'll hang out with my when I'm working on stuff is one of my cats, and that's only because he wants to steal rubber gloves.

[skudman]

500 degree paint fail, it will smoke and evaporate, trust me 

Header paint is just a easy and is made for super hot surfaces!!! way more than 500   

[cyberdork]

500 degree paint fail, it will smoke and evaporate, trust me 

Header paint is just a easy and is made for super hot surfaces!!! way more than 500   

Already a step ahead of you. Stripping it with a wire wheel and painting with 1200 grill paint

[skudman]

500 degree paint fail, it will smoke and evaporate, trust me 

Header paint is just a easy and is made for super hot surfaces!!! way more than 500   

Already a step ahead of you. Stripping it with a wire wheel and painting with 1200 grill paint

good deal, 

[cyberdork]