I have always been a fan of Chrome, the more the merrier, I alway figured. Lately, I have been thinking about painting the fenders when I paint the bike. Has anybody else done this? What do you folks think of it? My virago had painted fenders and it looked great, but again, I am a fan of chrome too. I think it would help carry the theme of the bike better if they were painted. I am torn, your opinions are appreciated.
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Paint your fenders, wagon, anything else you want!
Hey TomKat,
My machine's chrome was less than desirable as well, so I put some paint on them. I didn't prep them like I should have, was in a hurry. But I do like the additional amount of color it gives to the bike.
T. C. Gresham
81SH "Godzilla" . . .1179cc super-rat.
79SF "The Teacher" . . .basket case!
History shows again and again,
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I also painted because of the chrome being in bad condition
rough it up with 400 grit
prime it heavy, then sand it smooth going up to 600 grit
then put the color to ithttp://home.securespeed.us/~xswilly/
78E main ride, since birth the "good"
78E Parts, the "bad" fixing up now
78E Parts the "ugly" maybe next year
79F Parts
80G Parts
75 DT 400B enduro
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Just to add to the confusion, powder coating is available in many color options. If fact, I've recently found out that the midnights fenders are coated, not black chrome. The're in for recoating as I write. But it's a few bucks more than a rattle can job. If it were me, I'd blast off all the chrome and prime & paint to match the tank. If I could find a matching, or blending color, powder coating would certainly be more durable.1980sg-Stocker-- Sold
1980sg- Cruise Missile- Sold to RODS454
1990 ATK 604- Ditch Digger
2005 BMW K1200S- Killer Bee
2005 Suzuki GSX-R 1000- trackbike
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My 'F' had terrible chrome and even some ents. I purchased a DYI powdercoat gun from Eastwood, roughed the chrome up with 400 grit and powdered away. I have over 40K miles on it with out a single chip.
http://www.eastwoodco.com/jump.jsp?i...rID=371&KICKERDZ
Vyger, 'F'
"The Special", 'SF'
'08 FJR1300
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sand blast
i used to work at a body shop ,i used there sand blaster to rough up the chrome,then a rattle can self etching primer then regular primer ,wet sand with 400-600 grit then paint followed by wet sanding and buffing. but thats me.1982 XJ 1100
going strong after 60,000 miles
The new and not yet improved TRIXY
now in the stable. 1982 xj11, 18,000miles
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Ohhhhhh... shiny
I like chrome but as has already been mentioned... if it's not in the best shape... I paint it.
Also depends on personal preference... and paint scheme... some paint schemes say "paint the chrome" and other schemes say "don't touch it".81 SH Something Special
81 frame, 80 tank and side covers, 79 tail light and carbs, 78 engine, 750 final drive mod, Geezer rec/reg, 140 mains, LH wheels
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Very cool Wildkat
Both my daughters are "artistic", young one into anime right now. Me......very good at breaking and fixing things.
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btw, of the pics/paintings on your site, only the lion seems not quite right, LEO a little on the fem side????
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I found a guy in school for paint and body to paint my tank, fenders, and side covers for a grade in his class. He told me he gave the chrome a light sanding first. I chose to go ahead and have him paint it as it was all scratched up and looking rough.
(you can see the ghost flames in the tank if you look closely!)
JimBoReeno
My Ex!"Half-Breed"
'82 XJ1100 Maxim with
'80 XS1100SG Motor
Current Bike
2000 Indian Chief
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I plan on painting mine...I'm trying to go for the whole "blacked out" look. Gonna take me awhile to get there though...at least I know it will stay running for however long it takes...and then some!Hi...my name is Mike, and I'm a lane-splitter.
'80 XS1100SG (mine)
'87 CMX450C Rebel (daughter's first bike)
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I'll eventually be repainting both my XS's.
Of course the MNS will have the black fenders.
The E ............ I have some ideas about a paint scheme that will entail painting one (front) or both fenders. I will XSperiment with the large standard tank as to if it will look stupid or not.Pat Kelly
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1978 XS1100E (The Force)
1980 XS1100LG (The Dark Side)
2007 Dodge Ram 2500 quad-cab long-bed (Wifes ride)
1999 Suburban (The Ship)
1994 Dodge Spirit (Son #1)
1968 F100 (Valentine)
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Mine also has painted front and rear fenders but I can't post a pic right now.68 Honda Cl350 (sold)
76 Honda Cb 400 super sport
79 special (skull bike)
79 special (parts bike w/title)
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80 standard full dress (Sat 24 years)
81 special (parts for now trying to get the title)
81 kaw 750 ltd (sold to brother-in-law)
80 650 maxim (fixing for wife)
81 650 maxim
81 Xs 650 special ( No title found in a barn)
88 Zx 600r (Sold)
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