Power??????
I can't afford that... I'm just doing the frame in enamel and will probably use base/ clear on the tank... This is a very cheap build. I got about $125 in it so far... It's a good thing I work cheap!
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Power??????
I can't afford that... I'm just doing the frame in enamel and will probably use base/ clear on the tank... This is a very cheap build. I got about $125 in it so far... It's a good thing I work cheap!
Johnt3
Still learning...
That's what I'm gonna do too. Cheap and durable.
Johnt3
Still learning...
Well Hell! Ya beat me to it. What brand are you using over there? We're a PPG shop. Although I don't know for how much longer. The support from our vendor is piss poor. We also use some Keystone products like their urethane single that I'll use on my frame.
jdizon
XS650 Guru
I thought powder was more durable?
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My experiences with powder is that it is tough, but I have had it bust off when tightening bolts and nuts.... I like enamel just because it is so easy to touch up....
jdizon
XS650 Guru
Got it. Still deciding which to do on my build
Johnt3
Still learning...
Man! Is your paint dry already?
jdizon, if you go with a good urethane paint it is pretty tough stuff and it's easy to touch up like jmink427 said.
jdizon, if you go with a good urethane paint it is pretty tough stuff and it's easy to touch up like jmink427 said.
Man! Is your paint dry already?
jdizon, if you go with a good urethane paint it is pretty tough stuff and it's easy to touch up like jmink427 said.
Yep, pretty dry.... Start piecing some of the puzzle back together... Got new fork seals, chain, air filters and sprockets coming middle of the week... Now to clean the engine up this week and maybe start on the wiring.... Oh yeah I still got to do some body work on the tank... I had body work!
jdizon
XS650 Guru
Just like christmas! I can use from the engine cleaning tips as well.
THE ROLLING BONES
XS650 Enthusiast
The Bike is Looking really nice! Must be nice having a heated garage! lol Hey Jdizon have you tried spraying brake cleaner on the engine? Works great! Did mine and the engine looks like showroom condition! I sprayed the engine fins one at a time and then used compressed air to get the remainder off! Brake cleaner,mask,compressed air,tooth brush(case you work around the clock) lol and a rag! She'll be blingn!
jdizon
XS650 Guru
The Bike is Looking really nice! Must be nice having a heated garage! lol Hey Jdizon have you tried spraying brake cleaner on the engine? Works great! Did mine and the engine looks like showroom condition! I sprayed the engine fins one at a time and then used compressed air to get the remainder off! Brake cleaner,mask,compressed air,tooth brush(case you work around the clock) lol and a rag! She'll be blingn!
Thanks for the tip I might try it this weekend
Got the engine cleaned and back in the frame, also got the new front sprocket installed... I didn't notice but it had a 16 tooth instead of a 17 tooth... Looks like the filters will clear everything no problem as well...
jdizon
XS650 Guru
So did you use brake cleaner to cleanup the engine? Came out Sparkly clean man!
