paint

Going to touch up some parts that have some scratches on them and have a few questions. The surfaces are prepped and I have the self-etching primer applied. 1) I am just painting a few small areas. Should I just mask that area off and spray? How do I blend it to the paint around it that may...

OK, you be the judge. I'm just finishing my bobber build. Flat black, with white accents and a few red touches. Do you like the red line on the rims or go without it. Let me know. Thanks, Nick

so I'm in the middle of a top end rebuild and cleaning things up ready for reassembly. I was planning on scuff polishing (satin not mirror) the side covers so it doesnt look too shiny, just aged and clean. My question is what to do with the cases, barrel, head & cover? I had assumed once...

I've read a couple posts on polishing up chrome exhaust pipes but I'm wondering if these methods are effective in getting the greenish water stains my batter is leaving dripping on the left side exhaust pipe (I know, I should have just sprung for the gel battery). Would oven...

Hey there, I have been searching all over the www trying to hunt down number stencils for my gass tank. I have found stencils for just about everything on airbush sites, but limited numbers and letters. :banghead: I am after the old 50's-60's style numbers. Can anybody help. Its still early...

Has anyone matched the 1972 Candy Red to a house of color paint or something similar? I'm going to have to paint an XS2 and could use help with the color match. I know Yamaha never issued what they used. Any help would save me money and time I'm sure. Regards, CPKID

Hello out there...Does anyone have a reccomendation for protecting cleaned aluminum covers for the engine, something to keep the shine. Polish or coating? all info welcomed. olbean

ok, so what paint do you use usually if you paint carbs and engine. beside powder. high temp? something else? any input, please...

does any one know of a good pin stripper in seattle? i would do it my self but i suck at it.

I'm new ta chrome plating anything, normally I like dull colors, but I've a pretty nice springer here & I'm thinking of havin' it plated, maybe nickle or chrome, probably nickle but haven't fully decided. Because I figure each of 'em are 'bout the same cost, regardless, & I know not all platers...

It's there a way to determine the factory color of my bike? It looks to have been painted a few times and I want sure what color it would have been. Also, any advice on painting the front fender and side covers that are plastic?

I have been doing so much bike research over the past weeks, I can't seem to track this bike down, and didn't seem to bookmark it. The pictures I found were of the tank and rear faring/seat, and I believe it was of the cafe persuasion. The little bit I remember about this paintjob was that...

Well after 2 months of working on it for the weekend I finally almost have the bike completed. Just have to finish up the rear tail light and get a lock for the seat. Rebuilt the carbs, forks, changed all the fluids, replaced numerous parts. Custom built my own seat and stitched it. Here is...

I found this tutorial and thought it might be of use Thanks to Reckon for his knowledge on this subject. These are all his words. It's basically this: (I'll use a Norton I just completed as an example) I took the norton factory sticker (says NORTON, in nice scroll type lettering)...

I tried doing some searches on the forum, but had no luck. Sorry if the answer has, in fact, been posted before. I have a 1982 XS650 Heritage Special. I believe the paint is called "Yamaha Black" (or maybe "New Yamaha Black"). Anyone know of a good site / store that would carry touch-up paint...

I am doing a "triumph-ish" paint job on my spare 77 standard tank, and would like your opinions on the proportions of the silver "scallops" to the rest of the tank. Too big, too small? Eventual plan is to finish the badges in foil and paint. Once I can get the proportions right, tank will be...

Does anyone know were to get touch up paint sticks for older Yamahas with Candy paint - ie Candy Green for XS1? Does it exist? :wink2:

Heres the story. Bought an 78 XS650SE off CL for $350. Came with new tires and new Chain, Didn't Start Though. Bought a new battery. Replaced the Spark Plugs and fuses, Tore apart the carbs and gave them a cleaning , took out stock air boxes, put on Uni Pod Filters. After a Few Kicks...

I have several steel parts for my build that I want to parkerize or gun blue. These include front fender brace, grips, pegs and seat pan. Hell maybe even the whole frame! Anyone know of a DIY kit for this? Any advice from gun owners on how to do it? Pros/Cons?

I am far from a pro painter but my paint jobs that I've done come out pretty good for the most part. I was looking at using HOK paint and flakes. Question is how do you spray it?