Paint question
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A question crossed my mind. If someone might know or remember.
What kind of paint would be on this 1997 FLHT standard. Gotta get on another computer to get a pic up here
Well it started as a standard
Thanks WP
What kind of paint would be on this 1997 FLHT standard. Gotta get on another computer to get a pic up here
Well it started as a standard
Thanks WP
Last edited by WP50; Jan 31, 2015 at 12:23 PM.
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I did 3 coats black primer then wet sand ,two coats dark blue mica ,five coats of clear ,wet sand 2000 then 3000 buff without trying to rush it,light pressure!!
Follow recoat instructions for your paint selection, all my coats were within ten minutes of each other per manufacturer. acrylic enamel.
Follow recoat instructions for your paint selection, all my coats were within ten minutes of each other per manufacturer. acrylic enamel.
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PREPARATION You are correct and that was what I was taught along time ago. I have the confidence to get it ready to paint. The paint is what I am lacking the confidence to tackle, just never did that part much.
Water based paints were just being pushed when I got out of working in a body shop in 83 or so.
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Water based paints were just being pushed when I got out of working in a body shop in 83 or so.
Thanks WP
The thing about wb, how is there an environmental savings when the booth has to be 100 degrees?
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ALSO !! Not sure if you are sandblasting the tins as I did but there is nothing better than chassis saver to coat
the under side of your fenders. You brush it on,I used gloss black,1/2 pint goes a long way. This is applied to bare metal and will never peel or chip,it will outlast the bike. Check into this stuff. Not cheap but worth the money.
the under side of your fenders. You brush it on,I used gloss black,1/2 pint goes a long way. This is applied to bare metal and will never peel or chip,it will outlast the bike. Check into this stuff. Not cheap but worth the money.
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ALSO !! Not sure if you are sandblasting the tins as I did but there is nothing better than chassis saver to coat
the under side of your fenders. You brush it on,I used gloss black,1/2 pint goes a long way. This is applied to bare metal and will never peel or chip,it will outlast the bike. Check into this stuff. Not cheap but worth the money.
the under side of your fenders. You brush it on,I used gloss black,1/2 pint goes a long way. This is applied to bare metal and will never peel or chip,it will outlast the bike. Check into this stuff. Not cheap but worth the money.
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ALSO !! Not sure if you are sandblasting the tins as I did but there is nothing better than chassis saver to coat
the under side of your fenders. You brush it on,I used gloss black,1/2 pint goes a long way. This is applied to bare metal and will never peel or chip,it will outlast the bike. Check into this stuff. Not cheap but worth the money.
the under side of your fenders. You brush it on,I used gloss black,1/2 pint goes a long way. This is applied to bare metal and will never peel or chip,it will outlast the bike. Check into this stuff. Not cheap but worth the money.
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[QUOTE=WP50;13654061]A question crossed my mind. If someone might know or remember.
What kind of paint would be on this 1997 FLHT standard. Gotta get on another computer to get a pic up here
Well it started as a standard
Thanks WP
Not laquer if that's your question
Harley stopped using laquer in the mid 80"s
Mid 90's, I dunno. Probably acrylic enamel. But if your wondering if its safe to shoot on top of, yes, will be fine. Finish with 400-600 wet. If you want to be sure of seeing no sand scratches in the finish, take it to 600.
What kind of paint would be on this 1997 FLHT standard. Gotta get on another computer to get a pic up here
Well it started as a standard
Thanks WP
Not laquer if that's your question
Harley stopped using laquer in the mid 80"s
Mid 90's, I dunno. Probably acrylic enamel. But if your wondering if its safe to shoot on top of, yes, will be fine. Finish with 400-600 wet. If you want to be sure of seeing no sand scratches in the finish, take it to 600.
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