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  • #16
    Yeah. A quart of primer, a quart of base and a quart of clear (use a 2 part clear AND use at LEAST a M95 while spraying it) and you will be good for multiple paint jobs. Or, for repainting your tank a couple of times because you were not QUITE happy with the results the first time...
    -- Clint
    1979 XS1100F - bought for $500 in 1989

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    • #17
      Originally posted by clcorbin View Post
      Or, for repainting your tank a couple of times because you were not QUITE happy with the results the first time...
      I resemble that remark.....
      Fast, Cheap, Reliable... Pick any two

      '78E original owner - resto project
      '78E ???? owner - Modder project FJ forks, 4-piston calipers F/R, 160/80-16 rear tire
      '82 XJ rebuild project
      '80SG restified, red SOLD
      '79F parts...
      '81H more parts...

      Other current bikes:
      '93 XL1200 Anniversary Sportster 85RWHP
      '86 XL883/1200 Chopper
      '82 XL1000 w/1450cc Buell, Baker 6-speed, in-progress project
      Cage: '13 Mustang GT/CS with a few 'custom' touches
      Yep, can't leave nuthin' alone...

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      • #18
        Actually now that Im picking up that 79 bagger on Thursday I think Im going to have that painted at the same time with the opposite color scheme.
        Nate

        78 XS11 "Matilda" 2H7 000364

        2001 Raptor ACCT, T.C. Fuse Box, TC Bros Forward Controls
        Kuryakyn Iso Grips/Throttleboss/Bar End Mirror, Custom Covered Seat
        Shinko 712s, HID Headlight, RC Performance Exhaust
        Bikemaster Daytona Handlebars, Galfer SS Brake Lines
        Barnett HD Clutch Springs, T.C. Spin On Filter Adapter
        K+N Air Filter

        88 Voyager XII
        81 XJ650 Maxim

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