How -to: Epoxy paint lower legs
Cruiser
Joined: Jan 2015
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From: sprague wa
i did mine about 4000 miles ago and they still look like the day i did them don't mask the wheels off just use a rag with brake clean on it and wipe over spray off as you go its faster and looks better
Cruiser
Joined: Jan 2015
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From: sprague wa
mine fell after i coated them so waited till the next day sanded and re-coated seems to be fine 4000 miles later
Ultimate HDF Member
Joined: Dec 2008
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From: Indiana
Is there any reason you shouldn't coat your triple trees with this stuff?
Been thinking about doing mine along with the rear shocks while they are still attached to the bike. How does appliance paint hold up over time?
Has anyone else try this stuff on their trees & shocks?
Been thinking about doing mine along with the rear shocks while they are still attached to the bike. How does appliance paint hold up over time?
Has anyone else try this stuff on their trees & shocks?
And took this just now!! Still looks good IMO!!
6th Gear
Joined: Feb 2012
Posts: 14
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From: Florida
About ready to give this a try on a night train I purchased a few weeks ago. Just to be certain, the forks should be stripped down completely through the clear coat to bare aluminum before painting. How many light coats are needed/recommened within the 30 minute time frame?
Tourer
Joined: Apr 2015
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From: Richmond Hill, GA, USA
Do light coats every 5 minutes until you've applied light coats for 30 minutes. Don't rush it. Be patient. It's the most important step.
Stage I
Joined: Dec 2015
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From: Virginia Beach
Sanding after painting
Gave this a try and it's been a lot of messy fun, but I think I sprayed a little too much, at the wrong times, and my results are mixed - I have nice shiny gloss transitioning to more matte tones. After the 7 day wait, can I just hit this with some 1500 and 3000 wet sanding to even it out, or will I have to respray?
Thanks for the tips all!
Thanks for the tips all!
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Joined: Aug 2015
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From: Michigan
Gave this a try and it's been a lot of messy fun, but I think I sprayed a little too much, at the wrong times, and my results are mixed - I have nice shiny gloss transitioning to more matte tones. After the 7 day wait, can I just hit this with some 1500 and 3000 wet sanding to even it out, or will I have to respray?
Thanks for the tips all!
Thanks for the tips all!
Cruiser
Joined: Apr 2015
Posts: 215
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From: Florida
Great write up!
Just a question for the color. It looks like it's very close to the factory black that is a high gloss. Or is it closer to the frame color? Either way I see this in my bike's future as the clear is chipping away after 6 months. Was considering powder but this seems like a no brainer. I just need to find a bike stand.
Just a question for the color. It looks like it's very close to the factory black that is a high gloss. Or is it closer to the frame color? Either way I see this in my bike's future as the clear is chipping away after 6 months. Was considering powder but this seems like a no brainer. I just need to find a bike stand.