Epoxy Paint - Looking for Knowledge
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Epoxy Paint - Looking for Knowledge
I've read JRK's post on epoxy paint and the lower forks.. looking for some knowledge
1) Obviously powder is better - but for the coin - if you do it right, is epoxy a good alternative?
2) how long does it last?
3) is it easy to remove? If you F up or change ur mind?
4) what parts are the best to use epoxy for? battery band? struts? wheels? bars? mirrors? crash bar?
5) JRK, in your writeup you said use 220 sand paper until you "get a good line".. can you explain in more detail the prep process.
thanks all
J.
1) Obviously powder is better - but for the coin - if you do it right, is epoxy a good alternative?
2) how long does it last?
3) is it easy to remove? If you F up or change ur mind?
4) what parts are the best to use epoxy for? battery band? struts? wheels? bars? mirrors? crash bar?
5) JRK, in your writeup you said use 220 sand paper until you "get a good line".. can you explain in more detail the prep process.
thanks all
J.
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I've had mine for about a year and still looks good. I think JRK had his painted 3 years ago. When you sand it with 220 is to get the clear coat off. Then take 400 and make fine. Clean it and paint it. Make sure the temp of where you are painting is above 55 degrees and you need to get 5-6 coats on there pretty quick. First coat do a light tack. Read the directions on the can. If I remember right it was 5 min between coats, but not to exceed 30 min otherwise it will turn wrinkly. Make sure you cover everything in your garage you don't want over spray on because the paint carries. I got some on my fender and windshield 20 feet away. Don't forget to cover the bike completely also.
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Oh and do not touch it for 24 hours no matter how big of an urge you get (don't ask). Here's another pic. If you screw up you can sand it back down and start over. If you get chips in the paint just get the touch up paint for it.
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Thanks! I learned it from this site. There are a bunch of people doing this and it only takes on $15 ratle can. It's not as shinny now but still has a semi gloss, but nothing that just anybody will notice. A little wax shines it back up!
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also after about 5 days, to get that killer deep shine, 2000 grit wet sand, then high speed polish em out. Big difference in the final product. Use a microfinishing glaze or fine cut cleaner to bring the shine back after sanding.
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If you're talking chromed parts, you just need to make sure you have the chrome scuffed down to where it is completely flat looking. In other words, so you can't see yourself in the chrome. Then, you are ready to start your process of painting.