paint

Hello All, So I have been on the forum a few months and have read thousands of topics while working on my first build. I have been trying to decide paint options for the longest time and I decided that I want to leave the fender and tank raw steel. I have read a lot about brushing the side...

Been wondering how we save up odd bits, used "crusty" bike parts so we can keep 'old paint' going in this insane economy? Share a few ideas 'ya know. My current project has become a creative exercise in 'bike-a-nomics'. With a full time job I used to buy new stuff / parts whenever I felt...

As the title says, I'm planning on powder coating the frame but i would need to remove the vin sticker and then re apply it after. Is this possible? anybody have any tips? I tried heating it with a blow dyer but no luck, and im worried about ripping it. or could i just cover the sticker with...

Well here she is 81 gs looks better now I have to get to those wheels :eek:

I am getting ready to paint my baby today so wish me luck. :yikes:

Picked up another XS project bike today. Its an 82 Heritage special, running great and everything works. New Upholstered Seat, Boyer ignition, carbs rebuilt, new stuff here and there. Not sure what i'm gonna do with it yet but for now it can sit on the lift. I'll probably be tearing it down...

Ok, new tank that is leaking from the crossover holes underneath the tank. I used 1/4" NPT plugs wrapped with white teflon tape. Unfortunately, the teflon tape is dissolving and causing the gasoline to leak from the threads... Any ideas on a better performing and non-leaking thread sealant...

Anyone know where to get paint (OEM?) or paint codes? I am specifically looking for "New Midnight Black". Thanks!

Come across some Yamaha paint codes. I don't know if these will help some of you to get close to the origional, They are for the TX750 but i thought they might help with the early 650 colours 1: 2; I don't profess to know any thing about these codes but maybe some of you guys that know...

Hi guys...Ive been searching all over and cant get help...How do you paint (or lack of) your tank and fenders? Ive seen some guys give their bikes that straight-outta-the junkyard look but then clear coat it so that it essentially gives you the rusted look but without the actual "cancer"

I Love some of the older dirtbike tank decals, anyone put different years models decals on other bikes? Do they look ok on the different danks etc? I just love how bright and cool some were. http://www.reproductiondecals.com/default_frameset.html?content.html~main this link shows what I...

Hi, wondering if there are any members here who are from Ks. and could recommend any powder coaters in the area? Thanks for any leads. Mitch

Superfast pinstriping skillsat the Enfield factory!

Was curious if anyone had used the Eastwood Buffering Kit such as the one linked below. While the bike is in pieces, I figured I would try my hand at polishing the engine and figured a kit would be the best way to get started. Any feedback on this kit or any other kit in particular? Thanks...

Not the greatest pics, but I think it looks pretty good. Before and after.

I bought a siezed engine from a friend that ended up having a great deal of rust in one cylinder and a ring in the other. I'd read different derusting methods and there was only one that appealed to me which was phosphoric acid rust removal. The method is to create phosphoric acid with a...

OK, opinion time. I finished painting the rear fender today. I had made a few small mistakes on the tank, and I sure can't leave well enough alone. :wink2: I wanted to try to give the tank some fauxtina to make it look aged. Not sure I like it either, but I was planning on repainting the tank if...

type of spray gun for a beginner that thinks he will want to get serious with it later. I am on Holiday in the US and i thought i might try and pick up a decent gun here before i go just because theyre abit cheaper than back home. I looked on the Home depot website for Canada cause im in...

Hello, I am slowly restoring my 1979 Special II. Some parts, like the battery box need to be de-rusted and painted. What is the best process for this? - use a paint stripper - rust converter (any recommendation?) - sand - clean - prime - sand - spray paint (2 layers?) Thank...

Picked up this slick 82XS today. (will add build pics as i start it) Thinking Cafe for this one. 2 XS bobbers is enough i guess. The PO started to make it a tracker, but i see more of a cafe racer. (also just a pic of the garage, i finally painted my back door red)