Cowling Project is going on!!
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RE: Cowling Project is going on!!
Thanks MDFF, but I can't show you close up. Since I didn't wait long enough to buff up, top cowling got a couple spots that paint came off. Do you see the spot near the right mirror base? Primer color show... And, I am hesitating to paint side covers, rear cowling, and belly pan, coz those paints are nothing wrong. However, both charcoal and silver paints that I used is totally different colors form original, so eventually I need to paint them all. BUT, IT'S TOO COLD...You see the kerosene heater right? Actually it is too dangerous to paint while I am using this.
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RE: Cowling Project is going on!!
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Thanks MDFF, but I can't show you close up. Since I didn't wait long enough to buff up, top cowling got a couple spots that paint came off. Do you see the spot near the right mirror base? Primer color show... And, I am hesitating to paint side covers, rear cowling, and belly pan, coz those paints are nothing wrong. However, both charcoal and silver paints that I used is totally different colors form original, so eventually I need to paint them all. BUT, IT'S TOO COLD...You see the kerosene heater right? Actually it is too dangerous to paint while I am using this.
Thanks MDFF, but I can't show you close up. Since I didn't wait long enough to buff up, top cowling got a couple spots that paint came off. Do you see the spot near the right mirror base? Primer color show... And, I am hesitating to paint side covers, rear cowling, and belly pan, coz those paints are nothing wrong. However, both charcoal and silver paints that I used is totally different colors form original, so eventually I need to paint them all. BUT, IT'S TOO COLD...You see the kerosene heater right? Actually it is too dangerous to paint while I am using this.
Keep us updated.
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02-16-2007, 10:41 PM
RE: Cowling Project is going on!!
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02-18-2007, 12:57 AM
RE: Cowling Project is going on!!
[align=left]I did the same thing! When I bought my 87 1kf , the cowl had the same fracture. I purchased the fiberglass repair kit from autozone. Cost me a bit more than 6 bucks but got similar results. Super strong. When I went to prime it I used a black auto primer. I liked the look so much I decided to do my entire bike in flat black with a flat clear coat (Yes, they make a flat clear coat! It's generaly used for camo.) Still in the process of sanding will put pics up soon.
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I had the plastice welding done when needed and was pleased with the results. Now the work that you guys have done with different products should at least be able to broaden others horizions in what is currently on the market to make repairs totheir bikes. Great job......
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