chirpy999 Posted December 5, 2013 Report Share Posted December 5, 2013 Hi I have a 1981 Gpz 550 kawasaki I am doing a makeover on. This winter I want to powdercoat the frame and some of the parts and get the paintwork sorted on the tank side panels, fairing and mudguard. i also want to make the engine look fresher by painting it. I wont be going into the engine so its going tto be a spraycan job. What paint do any of you recommend and what sort of preparation should I do to get a decent finish. I have attached a few photos of the frame and bits back from the powdercoating and one of the engine in the frame. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chirpy999 Posted December 5, 2013 Author Report Share Posted December 5, 2013 hi see if the photo works now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chirpy999 Posted December 5, 2013 Author Report Share Posted December 5, 2013 heres the photohttp://i1126.photobucket.com/albums/l602/chirpy999/DSCF1439.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
radiobloke Posted December 5, 2013 Report Share Posted December 5, 2013 i used techcote satin black. out of a rattle can. looks well. most others tend to dry grey. just degreased it, oven cleaner, then sprayed it on Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
radiobloke Posted December 5, 2013 Report Share Posted December 5, 2013 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chirpy999 Posted December 5, 2013 Author Report Share Posted December 5, 2013 How did you post the photo? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
radiobloke Posted December 5, 2013 Report Share Posted December 5, 2013 hit the icon that looks like a polaroid photo insert the image address. you have to have it uploaded somewhere first. then drop the code in Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BudgetBoy Posted December 5, 2013 Report Share Posted December 5, 2013 Radiobloke has god like ninja skills lol and heres your pic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marb Posted December 6, 2013 Report Share Posted December 6, 2013 We use: http://www.amazon.com/Rust-Oleum-7778830-Enamel-Bar-B-Que-12-Ounce/dp/B0010O0C94 Looks something like this: Very good stuff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kaighn80 Posted December 6, 2013 Report Share Posted December 6, 2013 I used satin BBQ paint, came out ok smokes like fuck when you first start the bike but it then bakes on and cures. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evilchicken0 Posted December 6, 2013 Report Share Posted December 6, 2013 I did mine silver, I used 5 Wheels paint, I use it for most things and PJ1 for black Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Gringo Posted December 10, 2013 Report Share Posted December 10, 2013 PJ1 Satin if you can find it or I've had good results with Techcote Satin as above Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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