09-26-2021, 05:06 AM
(09-25-2021, 10:36 AM)nsrrider_imp Wrote:I got lazy Dave and used rattle cans, even though I've got professional automotive paint equipment and and truthfully, I may need to re-do it right. I did find some really good aerosol color matches to the accent stripes though. I'll detail the exact products tomorrow.(09-25-2021, 08:49 AM)Dave_imp Wrote: The rear cowl was a Honda OEM option for a VFR800 (used off EBAY). The two sides and rear of the cowl had to be deepened a couple of inches with fiber glass to cover the CB1100 seat, and the profile of the front had to be altered to fit the also fit the contour of the CB seat....a little filler and paint to finish.I got lazy Dave and used rattle cans, even though I've got professional automotive paint equipment and and truthfully, I may need to re-do it right. I did find some really good aerosol color matches to the accent stripes though. I'll detail the exact products tomorrow.
You did a beautiful job on that rear cowl - very professional looking. Actually, you did a beautiful job on the entire bike. Did you use a rattle can? What brand?
(09-25-2021, 08:49 AM)Dave_imp Wrote: The rear cowl was a Honda OEM option for a VFR800 (used off EBAY). The two sides and rear of the cowl had to be deepened a couple of inches with fiber glass to cover the CB1100 seat, and the profile of the front had to be altered to fit the also fit the contour of the CB seat....a little filler and paint to finish.I got lazy Dave and used rattle cans, even though I've got professional automotive paint equipment and and truthfully, I may need to re-do it right. I did find some really good aerosol color matches to the accent stripes though. I'll detail the exact products tomorrow.
You did a beautiful job on that rear cowl - very professional looking. Actually, you did a beautiful job on the entire bike. Did you use a rattle can? What brand?
(09-25-2021, 09:20 AM)GoldOxide_imp Wrote:(09-25-2021, 08:53 AM)PowerDubs_imp Wrote: Painting over chrome might not adhere well? No idea- never tried it...but seems like it might not.
Sadly, one effective approach:
Sadly, one effective approach:
For sure painting over chrome is a problem. Getting some mechanical adhesion by sanding is a must.....and a self-etching primer. Ideally one should have it chemically stripped before painting.
(09-25-2021, 08:49 AM)Dave_imp Wrote: The rear cowl was a Honda OEM option for a VFR800 (used off EBAY). The two sides and rear of the cowl had to be deepened a couple of inches with fiber glass to cover the CB1100 seat, and the profile of the front had to be altered to fit the also fit the contour of the CB seat....a little filler and paint to finish.I got lazy Dave and used rattle cans, even though I've got professional automotive paint equipment and and truthfully, I may need to re-do it right. I did find some really good aerosol color matches to the accent stripes though. I'll detail the exact products tomorrow.
You did a beautiful job on that rear cowl - very professional looking. Actually, you did a beautiful job on the entire bike. Did you use a rattle can? What brand?
(09-25-2021, 09:20 AM)GoldOxide_imp Wrote:(09-25-2021, 08:53 AM)PowerDubs_imp Wrote: Painting over chrome might not adhere well? No idea- never tried it...but seems like it might not.
Sadly, one effective approach:
Sadly, one effective approach:
For sure painting over chrome is a problem. Getting some mechanical adhesion by sanding is a must.....and a self-etching primer. Ideally one should have it chemically stripped before painting.