TitaniumBird Posted April 15, 2007 Share Posted April 15, 2007 I've got a few scuffs, dings, scratches from the last 7 years of abuse on my 00. I'm thinking about a total repaint and doing a little custom work. I'm thinking about anti-decal, nothing to indicate what it is and going with the same color (titanium) only throwing some ghost flames in a slightly tinted darker version of the same color. Anyone seen anything like this, sound cheesey? Goes without saying "use flex additive in the paint. Consider the corbine bags with paint scheme ideas. Second question is, is it a bitch to get "all" the body work off the bike? Meaning, is the front upper a pain in the ass, that's the only piece I've never taken off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveK Posted April 15, 2007 Share Posted April 15, 2007 I've got a few scuffs, dings, scratches from the last 7 years of abuse on my 00. I'm thinking about a total repaint and doing a little custom work. I'm thinking about anti-decal, nothing to indicate what it is and going with the same color (titanium) only throwing some ghost flames in a slightly tinted darker version of the same color. Anyone seen anything like this, sound cheesey? Goes without saying "use flex additive in the paint. Consider the corbine bags with paint scheme ideas. Second question is, is it a bitch to get "all" the body work off the bike? Meaning, is the front upper a pain in the ass, that's the only piece I've never taken off. Easy to take off....and if you don't fuck with the wires and shit....easy to put back on. One out of place wire...and it was difficult for me. IMO Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomek Posted April 15, 2007 Share Posted April 15, 2007 No need to add flex additive."Stock" paints are flexiable enough. XX bodywork is easy to dis/assamble,the onle wires involved are turn signals and headlight if I remember right. Push pins in lower part of the fairing might give you a trouble,after 7 years ther might be some dirt,etc,most likely you`ll ne some replacements. The only place that has paint formulas for bikes is Color Rite.They charge arm and leg,and paint quality is not so great. It is better/cheaper to pick up a color from a car,any paint schop/good body shop will be able to mix it for much,much less. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JasonW Posted April 15, 2007 Share Posted April 15, 2007 Easy to take off....and if you don't fuck with the wires and shit....easy to put back on. IMO Ummm........don't I recall you chucking one down your driveway a few years ago? :icon_shifty: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XXSTAR Posted April 15, 2007 Share Posted April 15, 2007 if you paint it the fastest color { black] I have the formula. Ron Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest cudgel Posted April 15, 2007 Share Posted April 15, 2007 I also have a Titanium Bird and checked with local PPG supplier. PPG can do the paint, but not in all of their locations. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dion Posted April 17, 2007 Share Posted April 17, 2007 When I had the topbox paint the scanner came up with a Subaru color that is a perfet match for the ti birds. I'll see if I can find the left over. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lew69442 Posted April 18, 2007 Share Posted April 18, 2007 I've got a few scuffs, dings, scratches from the last 7 years of abuse on my 00. I'm thinking about a total repaint and doing a little custom work. I'm thinking about anti-decal, nothing to indicate what it is and going with the same color (titanium) only throwing some ghost flames in a slightly tinted darker version of the same color. Anyone seen anything like this, sound cheesey? Goes without saying "use flex additive in the paint. Consider the corbine bags with paint scheme ideas. Second question is, is it a bitch to get "all" the body work off the bike? Meaning, is the front upper a pain in the ass, that's the only piece I've never taken off. Painting your bike this close to the start of the riding season may not be in your best intrest. What I have learned from over the years of restoring cars and bikes paint/body shops are (believe it or not ) even worse then general contractors with being on schedule. Also Color Rite gets a premium for their product and there is nothing premium about it at all. The color matches are close but not perfect and the durability is a bit off. I have been pleased with the Sikkens and the PPG product........ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crazy Dave Posted April 19, 2007 Share Posted April 19, 2007 Lexus Black Mica Pearl makes it FASTER !!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TitaniumBird Posted July 24, 2007 Author Share Posted July 24, 2007 This fall is going to be the time for this, anyone able to come up with the code for 00 Titanium? Preferred PPG Now I just have to find a shop that'll do it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mekanix Posted July 24, 2007 Share Posted July 24, 2007 I took the code off my subframe to a ppg rep, color matched perfectly for some spot jobs. Used black primer, black blackbird ppg base and house of kolor clear for a thick clearcoat that needed no wet sanding after application. About 2 days drying time and I put the pieces back on. When I do a complete reshoot, going for the same combo. I painted in my garage with a makeshift booth and a 20" box fan, covered with a hepa filter. Don't skimp on the respirator and wear sealing goggles (I hear the chemicals can absorb into your eyes). Or pay someone else to do it, whatever floats your boat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amherst XX Posted July 28, 2007 Share Posted July 28, 2007 I did mine in the "stealth" look you are talking about. No decals or badges, black stock pipes. I love it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canadian Bird Posted July 28, 2007 Share Posted July 28, 2007 Good way to make your Bird "ugly". I'd be more interested in close ups of the paint job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XXTi Posted July 28, 2007 Share Posted July 28, 2007 I did mine in the "stealth" look you are talking about. No decals or badges, black stock pipes. I love it. It looks like you wre having an interesting photo day. Got any more pics of your friends to post?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
01xxallen Posted July 28, 2007 Share Posted July 28, 2007 I did mine in the "stealth" look you are talking about. No decals or badges, black stock pipes. I love it. You know what they say, "Les is more" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amherst XX Posted July 28, 2007 Share Posted July 28, 2007 I did mine in the "stealth" look you are talking about. No decals or badges, black stock pipes. I love it. It looks like you were having an interesting photo day. Got any more pics of your friends to post?? No, I ran out of film just as the impromptu photo shoot was getting good. There is another shoot planned for later this weekend though. I'll keep you guys posted. Good way to make your Bird "ugly". I'd be more interested in close ups of the paint job. What, exactly, is a good way to make my Bird "ugly?" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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