superhawk996 Posted April 26, 2020 Share Posted April 26, 2020 I didn't know they make Cubitron sand paper, but if it's anything like the angle grinder wheels; holy shit! It took quite a while just to wear the edge down to where it wasn't a hard corner, and it cut like mad. I haven't used the cut-off wheels enough to have a real good assessment, but right off the bat they are better than the cheepos I had been using. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomek Posted May 3, 2020 Author Share Posted May 3, 2020 Got something done in last couple days. Guide coat on primer, it is 99 cents off cheap ass Walmart applied as a dust coat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomek Posted May 3, 2020 Author Share Posted May 3, 2020 After wet sanding - 400 grid. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomek Posted May 3, 2020 Author Share Posted May 3, 2020 Next white sealer-primer. House of Kolor of course. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomek Posted May 3, 2020 Author Share Posted May 3, 2020 (edited) Small, trim, mirrors and tail- I used platimium pearl HOK. Ppg dcu2021 clear. Very nice product, I happened to have almost a quart laying around, might as well use it. There will be another flow coat of clear but otherwise those pieces are done. Edited May 3, 2020 by tomek Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomek Posted May 3, 2020 Author Share Posted May 3, 2020 Nose, front fender and sides- orion silver bc 02. Covered in UC35 hok. That is just a base for candy coats. There will be couple more layers of "color" . It is just beginning for those panels. After one coat of metallic. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomek Posted May 3, 2020 Author Share Posted May 3, 2020 After clear coat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomek Posted May 3, 2020 Author Share Posted May 3, 2020 Could not find adjustment bolt for my Devilbiss plus gun, so I used my cousin's Sata gun. 1.4 mm for sealer and 1.3mm for bases and clears. Quality piece of equipment, superb atomization. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
superhawk996 Posted May 3, 2020 Share Posted May 3, 2020 That is cool, I wouldn't have a clue where to start, other than to find someone to teach me or just do it for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackhawkxx Posted May 3, 2020 Share Posted May 3, 2020 Looking good. When do you want me to send you some body panels? 🚴♂️ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomek Posted May 3, 2020 Author Share Posted May 3, 2020 Once I`m done with my own projects. 😁 There are couple helmets in the pipe line,,,, Painting sport bike with gazillion different parts is epic paint in the ass. It is tedious work. Practically all surface preparation has to be done by hand, there are not that many flat parts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
superhawk996 Posted May 3, 2020 Share Posted May 3, 2020 46 minutes ago, tomek said: There are couple helmets in the pipe line I've heard lots of concern with painting helmets causing them to weaken; do you use special paints, research what kind of paint is ok for your helmets, or just say fuck it? I'd dig having my helmet match my bike, never had one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomek Posted May 3, 2020 Author Share Posted May 3, 2020 (edited) Urban legend. Helmet is already OEM painted, you applying paint on OEM finish so,,,,,,,,, most of modern helmets have removable interion, you mask everything else, etc. Urban legend. Edited May 3, 2020 by tomek Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackhawkxx Posted May 3, 2020 Share Posted May 3, 2020 6 hours ago, superhawk996 said: I've heard lots of concern with painting helmets causing them to weaken; do you use special paints, research what kind of paint is ok for your helmets, or just say fuck it? I'd dig having my helmet match my bike, never had one. As I recall and I could be wrong, the concern was about the thinner/reducers attacking the EPS before evaporating. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomek Posted May 10, 2020 Author Share Posted May 10, 2020 The saga continues. Wet sanded with 600p and maroon pad for edges and tight to get spots. Decal applied and scuffed with 600. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomek Posted May 10, 2020 Author Share Posted May 10, 2020 The back of the panel. I used HF safety wire. It is much easier to handle pieces that way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomek Posted May 10, 2020 Author Share Posted May 10, 2020 First coats- I mixed interclear sg100 with some Ice Pearls. Measured by eye, less is usually better in situation like this. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomek Posted May 10, 2020 Author Share Posted May 10, 2020 Next step will be candy, essentially tinted clear for those unfamiliar. I start with Oriental Blue (uk04) and slowly add some kk15 teal concentrate till I like the color. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomek Posted May 10, 2020 Author Share Posted May 10, 2020 (edited) Looks I run out of data allowance. Edited May 10, 2020 by tomek Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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