Orion61
XS650 Addict
Hi All, it is going to be a long winter and I have my XS650B up and running again, I will be replacing the fork seals so it will be a good time to pull the front Painted bits and headlight bucket to paint with the Tank and side covers..
I am wondering what kind of paint is best? I can't do Powder coating here as I will be using my local Small town paint shop. He doesn't do too many M/Cs so I thought I would ask you. I have the vintage Decal kit and I will be applying the decals before the clear coat, but I also want to have you guys help me choose between colors, I am hopelessly torn between 3 colors. The Gold and Black Decals will look good with all of them, and before you ask I am not going to redo the stock Black Sparkle.
As far as colors go here are links to the colors, I will be getting the Quart KITS so there should be plenty of paint, I didn't want to trust the MC Pint kits. I am thinking of painting the Rear shock uppers like the XS and XS1. I am just wondering how to paint over Chrome??? or if it can be done.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/1-QUART-KIT...:g:McUAAOSwEeFU7JMY&item=252445817022&vxp=mtr
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Teal-Candy-...for-Motorcycles-or-Cars-/302123812729?vxp=mtr
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Midnight-Bl...:g:2TUAAOxygPtS-TzP&item=272226336972&vxp=mtr
Red is my Favorite color and the European color of the B was a Red,
The Teal I have to say was my 13 yr old Daughters choice, (She has already claimed DIBBS on the XS from me when I die)..lol
The Dark Blue just looks classy but for some reason the 650 seems to like off the wall colors..
I looked at a Candy Med Green that nearly made the cut...
PLEASE VOTE!!!
Again I want to thank you guys so very much for your priceless help getting it running! You that helped me (you know who you are) have gained a friend for life, And I mean the "I'll help you move" kind of friend.
Sincerely,
Orion
I am wondering what kind of paint is best? I can't do Powder coating here as I will be using my local Small town paint shop. He doesn't do too many M/Cs so I thought I would ask you. I have the vintage Decal kit and I will be applying the decals before the clear coat, but I also want to have you guys help me choose between colors, I am hopelessly torn between 3 colors. The Gold and Black Decals will look good with all of them, and before you ask I am not going to redo the stock Black Sparkle.
As far as colors go here are links to the colors, I will be getting the Quart KITS so there should be plenty of paint, I didn't want to trust the MC Pint kits. I am thinking of painting the Rear shock uppers like the XS and XS1. I am just wondering how to paint over Chrome??? or if it can be done.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/1-QUART-KIT...:g:McUAAOSwEeFU7JMY&item=252445817022&vxp=mtr
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Teal-Candy-...for-Motorcycles-or-Cars-/302123812729?vxp=mtr
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Midnight-Bl...:g:2TUAAOxygPtS-TzP&item=272226336972&vxp=mtr
Red is my Favorite color and the European color of the B was a Red,
The Teal I have to say was my 13 yr old Daughters choice, (She has already claimed DIBBS on the XS from me when I die)..lol
The Dark Blue just looks classy but for some reason the 650 seems to like off the wall colors..
I looked at a Candy Med Green that nearly made the cut...
PLEASE VOTE!!!
Again I want to thank you guys so very much for your priceless help getting it running! You that helped me (you know who you are) have gained a friend for life, And I mean the "I'll help you move" kind of friend.
Sincerely,
Orion