paint idea

jvandyke · Posted: Fri Feb 25, 2011 11:43 am Post subject: paint idea

What about a base of Duplicolor Wheel Paint Bronze
with a coating of l Duplicolor MetalCast Orange Which is like a tinted clear.
Should end up being a candyish metallic orangy brown, or just dang ugly.

So many interesting thing to do paint wise. I love that Bronze color. Maybe I'll go straight bronze. Bikes are easy to paint no? Can redo it every month if one really wanted to.

tbpmusic · Posted: Fri Feb 25, 2011 12:08 pm Post subject:

I found the wheel paint to be pretty "tender", and ended up using regular Duplicolor Engine Enamel instead.
Seems to be a lot tougher and more durable.

Just speaking from my personal experience........

Cevan · Posted: Fri Feb 25, 2011 3:12 pm Post subject:

I used a PPG Honda orange metallic with a PPG clearcoat.

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jvandyke · Posted: Fri Feb 25, 2011 10:18 pm Post subject:

This darn close:
KBC07 Root Beer HOK
or this
Honda Element touch up

I think I'll get a spray of that Honda Element touch up and redo the side cover I cracked (twice) and see what I think, then maybe try the tank. I do like the Root Beer and original (looking) color is probably wise in the long run.
BTW rode it again today, only 30ish degrees but it was a short run. She goes well, pipes and decel backfire/popping made me smile.

tbpmusic · Posted: Sat Feb 26, 2011 12:55 pm Post subject:

Hmmm - since you posted pictures of wheels, I though that's what you were talking about??

I wouldn't use engine enamel on the tank, etc........

jvandyke · Posted: Sat Feb 26, 2011 2:27 pm Post subject:

oh, sorry that was just color reference, side covers and tank, "root beer" color, off to start prepping the busted side cover now.

tory · Posted: Sun Feb 27, 2011 7:24 pm Post subject:

Jeff,With the proper metallic base underneath I would think you should be able to get a close match with either of those.Just keep looking at it in the sun between coats to get the correct shade.

FYI you can get that HOC paint locally with out the extra $7.95 shipping.I've used the red to re-tint the lens' on the light bar on my wing.Works great for faded len's

jvandyke · Posted: Sun Feb 27, 2011 9:49 pm Post subject:

Where's a good place to go for HOK in a rattle can? (House of Kolor I think that means).
I've got the side cover all prepped, cracks taken care of and primered up. Looks good. Pulled the emblem and will clean up and touch up. It's gunna look nice.

jvandyke · Posted: Tue Mar 01, 2011 1:02 pm Post subject:

Or even this: Testor's spray lacquer root beer metallic

tory · Posted: Tue Mar 01, 2011 7:56 pm Post subject:

The testers can usually be found at hobby shops,but the KENOWA at 12th ave and Chicago dr. is a HOK dealer.
I will try to remember to check the number tomorow.

davem222 · Posted: Tue Mar 01, 2011 8:37 pm Post subject:

Anyone have any ideas on good touch-up paint for frames? Black rattle can seems like it'll just F things up. No?

Dave

jvandyke · Posted: Tue Mar 01, 2011 9:44 pm Post subject:

I grabbed a can of the testers and hit the side cover with it. Good color, bit darker than stock I think but good. Not sure what to do with the clear coat. I'm not good at this. I've got several light coats but it's pretty "orange peely". Scared to do a heavy coat threat of runs ya know. Do you polish the clear out or do a heavy coat? I don't do this much apparently.

hahnda · Posted: Tue Mar 01, 2011 10:15 pm Post subject:

jvandyke · Posted: Fri Mar 04, 2011 9:32 am Post subject: clear coat polish

Started polishing out the clear coat.
First attempt, not too bad. I burned through a couple edges and don't know if there's enough clear on there to get a mirror finish but I understand the process now. The color is spectacular and the finish "could be" mirror smooth if I can get the hang of the process. It quite a bit darker and "redder" then OEM though, still, nice color and I think it will be okay for a side cover.

jvandyke · Posted: Sat Mar 05, 2011 10:40 pm Post subject:

wow did I screw this up, decided it needed more clear but after it dried cloudy, too humid I guess. I put under a desk light and sure enough the heat drew out the moisture and I thought I was golden.....wrong. It then melted. Yes believe it or not the heat from light bulb, though 6 inches or so away was enough to distort the plastic. I tried to reheat and massage back to shape but no joy. Dang, shoulda quit while I was ahead. Might try reheating again, might try filler and starting over, might just put it on the bike and forget it. Might try to source another cover that is at least straight and start painting all over again, the last choice is probably the best one, if one can be had without too much $$.