dawn
L plate rider.
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Post by dawn on Jan 9, 2016 1:10:09 GMT 1
So. . . .. I have had many recommendations so far. . . . . . What paint should I use on my rusty headlight bucket, clock cases & headlight ears etc ? ? ?
Dawn.
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Post by lcjock on Jan 9, 2016 8:48:55 GMT 1
i would go for powder coating on these parts ,a more resilient finish
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Post by rsvr1000 on Jan 9, 2016 9:28:12 GMT 1
So. . . .. I have had many recommendations so far. . . . . . What paint should I use on my rusty headlight bucket, clock cases & headlight ears etc ? ? ? Dawn. Powder coating is the best way to go to be honest, as for the clocks any good satin black
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Post by steve h on Jan 9, 2016 16:10:25 GMT 1
Simonize tough black in gloss and satin works well.
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Post by liaminholland on Jan 21, 2016 22:52:03 GMT 1
I find the Simonize paints as steve h says look good - but it is not tough like powder coat. I have tried "curing" by baking it in the oven @ 100 degrees for an hour. I don't know if it does any good but it does not do any harm! Preparation is the key...I like bead blasting as I have access to a machine, and it is a bit less severe than grit......
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Post by paulsx on Jan 25, 2016 10:51:28 GMT 1
I painted the ears and headlight shell in 2k gloss black paint, its tough wearing and they came up really well. I painted the shells in satin black but they didnt look as good so had them powder coated in satin black and they look like new
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dawn
L plate rider.
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Post by dawn on Jan 25, 2016 20:30:32 GMT 1
Well guys, I'm still undecided exactly what I'm going to do to my clock cases & headlight bucket yet. I've ended up buying new ears as one of mine is pretty badly rusted away at the bottom. :-( The bill is mounting and I'm very pleased that I re-built the engine a few years ago, otherwise I'd be on beans on toast for ages!
I do have another project bike on the go just now too. . . . . . . my TZR 250 1KT that I've owned from 1990! although I can gladly say that it will not cost as much as the RD.
Dawn.
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