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  1. Docwits

    Eastwood 2k Clear

    Anyone used this? Wanted to paint tank and café seat with rustoleum auto enamel and the clear coat with the Eastwood. Anyone know if it would work over enamel? Thanks, any feedback would be appreciated.
  2. S

    New Paint!

    Just showing off! The before pics are in my album.
  3. cory webb

    almost done, what do you think?

    Check out my albums. Thoughts and opinios welcome!:thumbsup:
  4. thielb

    okay okay ill keep it stock but...

    So I had my 82 xs400j maxim out this weekend and enjoyed it an awful lot. My first ever significant cruising. :bike: I've been asking questions here and there on this fantastic forum about performance upgrades for the bike such as pods, exhaust, and jets. After finding out how unpleasant this...
  5. thielb

    new to xs400. how to go about fixing&painting tank

    Just bought my first bike, 82 xs400j maxim. Bike runs and rides great, having a blast learning. Bike is in overall really good shape. Only damage is on the right side of the tank, i'd imagine from going down with a previous owner. So there's a pretty big dent and chipped paint. It's not major...
  6. P

    81 maxim painting.

    Hey guys I have some cracks on the side of my fender. It's directly ontop of the brace that's underneath the front fender. I don't know how to solidly fix this. Should I just paint it primer and see how it goes? Also I don't know what to do with the moth of the tank. I could tape it but I don't...
  7. knightowl

    DIY matte finish tank

    I want to repaint my tank a matte grey and it seems like there are no matte finish protective coat rattle can options that are even remotely gas resistant. I may have access to a spray booth, which seems like the better option anyway, but am also considering just getting a pro job. Any thoughts?
  8. P

    1980 Special II Tank stock color match???

    Sorry about the title but its hard to describe what I need in a few words. Anyways I would like to match my 1980 special II stock blue paint color but cant seem to find a good match. I've tried many powders but none match so I am resorting to a rattle can. If any of you have done this before and...
  9. robindean

    YCIS emblem dimensions

    Hi all. I don't know if it's the cold weather but my micrometer is giving me funky readings. For the '82 DOHC, what are the exact dimensions of the plastic YCIS badges that are on the engine covers? I'm designing a custom replacement (the old ones melted chemically when I stripped the...
  10. carpface

    type of paint for cylinder head and engine cases

    Help needed:confused: looking to find the type of paint best to use on engine cases and cylinder head as i know cylinder head wants to be high temperature but no sure how high temperature rating needs to be:shrug:.I would like to have a satin black finish to engine for my trike which is in...
  11. Renegade

    Looking for paint opinions (pics included)

    So I was thinking for a while that my latest paint job was done... but being an artist first and foremost; I cant seem to let well enough be. I've een riding around with the black with red flames...but now I'm wondering if a little more flavor is in order. This is a close-up of the tank, as...
  12. M

    tank emblem (how to attach)

    I have done many Japanese bikes, and I was wondering what any of you people might have ideas about mounting the tank badges? When I can control the painting and prep of a gas tank I usually bury the old screw mounts that the tank badges used to attach to. Now I need to stick some badges on due...
  13. Greasey Fingers

    Just got a quote for paint...SH%$#@&TTTTT!!!!

    Rung this guy here who is pretty good at custom paint. Hes a pro, his work is immaculate. Airbrushing, pinstripes whatever. I was thinking ill just give him a buzz for a ball park figure on a tank job. So I found a picture of a tank he did on his website. It was just a simple silver tank with a...
  14. Martis

    Should i put these on?

    Gosh, i wish i had rights to close my own thread. I'm NOT putting the stickers on, please stop posting here, thank you. My bike? Trying to decide, i'm 17 and need some grownups opinion lol. :bike:
  15. P

    Paint scheme ideas???

    Hi everyone, I have an 80 special and I am restoring it. Unfortunately I can not afford the cost of chroming so any part that would normally be chromed will now be painted. I am asking you for some ideas for the painting scheme. I don't want a cafe race look rather I would like a more modern...
  16. Liamthedevastator

    Engine paint and timing

    Hey folks, this thread is mostly an inquiry of opinion as well as me being curious about painting the engine casing. First off is regarding the types of paint used to paint the engine casing: Considering the bike is air-cooled, what paint is the best to be long lasting but also allow...
  17. P

    XS400 paint help

    hey i just got a 1982 xs 400 in great shape. I love it. The previous owner tried to paint it himself and it was very bad. So i plan on redoing it. I already took off all the plastics, and tank and am ready to sand. I am using this video as sort of my guide. i have access to all these tools and...
  18. W

    Pro vs DIY? And how much should it run?

    well im looking forward to getting my bike painted however im not sure if i sould make the attempt and do it myself or pay someone to do the job. i dont have a huge budget for the paint job... 300 is what im looking to spend. i simply want a simple paint job. i do have a dent in my tank that...
  19. Greasey Fingers

    Giving some dignity back to the old girl

    Gave the old girl some love today and polished the tank which was pretty faded, still looks old but has some shine now:thumbsup:
  20. Greasey Fingers

    Some cool shiny stuff

    Spent all morning polishing, lol. This just consumes your life by the end of it:laugh:
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