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Guys, I will be painting my 1980 Special tank soon and I want a complete flat, no badge look. I was wondering if I was to fill the voids behind the yamaha badge with Bondo (We call it BOG) or should I do a little old school work and fill it with Lead. I have watched 100's of old Hot...

Well it wasn't an adventure, per se, but I had some fun using my new 15lb Harbor Freight Soda Blaster and I'd like to report about it to folks who may be thinking about getting one. First of all, I regret not getting some pics. This thread is entirely spur of the moment, and I didnt think...

Here are a couple sets I've done. I usually do custom paintwork, but I really enjoy shooting the kandies on the early bikes. If anybody is interested I would be happy to do some more of these.

A member has been looking into doing some (re) casting of early type chevrons and emblems that have been slightly revised to fit later side covers. Looking to see if there would be an interest in something like this? These would be cast out of pewter, you will would have to apply any...

First thing I have to say is i apologize for the pics. No matter what I do they never post straight! I'm into the finishing stages on my bobber and I couldn't have timed the weather any better. since I'm determined to do this build completely on my own and in my garage( and it helps I'm cheap!)...

Whats the best brand name to give a glossy clear coat?

Thinking of taking my bike back to a more stock appearance, investing in some decals, etc. Anybody know of a current product that is a reasonable facsimile? Rattle can through conventional spray rig, I'm not set up for HVLP or anything exotic, my shop technology stops circa 1980. If not a...

I want to refinish my chainguard. I have some paint left over from the gas tank and side covers. That way I save money. I want to know if painted chain guards hold up to the rigors of riding or should I have the chain guard enameled or powdercoated. The bike is not being restored to factory new.

ok I don't paint much anymore but did 15+ years ago lol ok i have a new turbine paint system hvlp and cant seem to get paint to lay down like i did with old style guns, lots of orange peal almost seems like the run in the clear had orange peel in it lol whats cause's orange peel ??? have...

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I live in the Northern Virginia area and was wondering if anyone knows a good painter that would be willing to paint my tank and fender. Just got my frame back from powder coating and moving onto the next step.

Hey guys, New to the forum here. I was looking around through the forum, and saw an opportunity to offer our services to members. If this is not okay to post, please let me know admins. We do sandblasting, powder coating, ceramic coating, and more. You can see our work on Facebook @...

ok all the powder coating guru's anyone use lab-metal how smoth can you get it does it work like bondo or lead looking to do a tank and frame mod's

So Im rattle canning my tank, I know...anyway the main question I have is should I wet sand the base coat to give it a smooth look before I clear coat? I plan on wet sanding the clear coat but the base coat doesnt look as fluid as I would like.

hi guys a have decided to change my rear fender and just wanted to see how everyone else mounted theres, i used a sissy bar and bolt through seat support for my other one but this one covers alot more of the wheel and thicker

Hi All! I am a new XS650 owner and wanted to try something new on this bike. I've seen great (online) results from those soda blasting carb bodies to a new finish. My question is if there is a factory clear/finish on the carbs that gets damaged through the process? Anyone have experience...

Hey guys getting ready to paint my gas tank I bought, can you still get the original Yamaha paint color? I have the 1981 XS650 Special with "I think its frost gray".

Finally getting around to doing a cafe that I intend to keep. I have done a few other XS650s, but now that I am more familiar with the bike it is time to just make one for me self. I will try and keep track. I got this bike about a month ago and I am tearing it down and rebuilding. So far I...

I Have a 74TXA Cinnamon Brown. Not the original color though. Come across an original paint Cinnamon Brown 74TXA, the paint on top of the tank has some fading but this is the best one i have seen a pic of. Every one has there favorite color scheme, and i am no different but i have found...

picked this thing up last year and ive been working on it on and off between a million other projects. Doing everything myself in my garage/ house because the garage is to dirty.