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What a dirty nasty job, anywho was wondering what i should use for paint. I already have self-etching primer and Dupli-color 'Paint shop' jet black. Will that be tough enuff for the frame?
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1978 1100E Standard
2 1985 700 Maxim's (black & red)
1986 600 Radian (basket case)
1979? GS1000 (no title)
1980 1100SG Special -
"Should be no problem."
It's just a frame.
As with any paint, if you scrape things against it, it'll break through.
But on the plus side, you can just grab the can and touch it up.
Be careful cleaning the bike/engine. Solvents like Brakleen will eat right through it."Damn it Jim, I'm a doctor, not a mechanic!' ('Bones' McCoy) -
If you have it blasted and everything is off of the frame, consider powder coating the frame.Mike Giroir
79 XS-1100 Special
Once you un-can a can of worms, the only way to re-can them is with a bigger can.Comment
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Be different. Try using the spray-on bedliner (used on pickup trucks). It will be tough as nails and have an interesting texture.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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I used Brownells Alumihyde on two restorations and it works great. It's made to paint guns so it has to stand up to gun cleaning solvents. It won't come off with gas, oil or Gunk. I sprayed it directly to the bare metal, no primer. It doesn't come it gloss black though. I used semi-gloss and it looks good.
Ed79 XS1100SF
78 YZ400E
81 SR500
79 RM250
77 YZ400D
05 RM250
78 CR 250 Husky w/TT500 motorComment
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