A new look (and another bike)
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08-22-2011 | 12:41 AM
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Thanks everyone!
Yes it is thicker and heavier than regular paint, but not really that much. I used a little over one can (bought 2, the 2nd is almost full), and did two coats on everything. A full can weighs about a lb, and at least half that weight is the can and propellant, so I doubt I've added more than half a pound to my bike.
The prep was to sand the shine off the plastic, wash with dish soap to remove any armor-all or wax residue, let dry and spray. Wait about an hour and spray again.
Since the panels were all removed, no taping was required, so it was a pretty easy job.
Yes it is thicker and heavier than regular paint, but not really that much. I used a little over one can (bought 2, the 2nd is almost full), and did two coats on everything. A full can weighs about a lb, and at least half that weight is the can and propellant, so I doubt I've added more than half a pound to my bike.
The prep was to sand the shine off the plastic, wash with dish soap to remove any armor-all or wax residue, let dry and spray. Wait about an hour and spray again.
Since the panels were all removed, no taping was required, so it was a pretty easy job.
Cool. Good to know.
Looking at the bike again, I REALLY like it. Might be a project for me in the not-so-distant future.
Thanks again for the post and picture.
EDIT:
What specific product did you use?
I see they have BAA2010 or TR250. Those are Duplicolor's product numbers.
Thanks!
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Last edited by 407guy; 08-22-2011 at 12:53 AM.
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08-22-2011 | 06:40 AM
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If you are starting with black panels and they are not heavily scratched, one can would probably do it. I had to coat mine fairly heavily to cover up the deeper scratches, and used part of a second can.
If you are changing color, you might use more. I think if I were changing color, I'd do a base coat of Krylon Fusion in black satin first, especially for places like the underside of the fender that will take rock hits. I didn't coat the back side of any of my panels since they were black already.
Be careful not to get the can too close to the surface you are painting, and check the nozzle for drips forming on it (if you don't notice the buildup, it will splurt a blob of paint all at once. Just keep a rag handy and wipe the nozzle clean every once in a while.
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08-22-2011 | 06:44 AM
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I took the bike up to my son's house today and went riding with him. He has the same bike in green, and after seeing mine, he is tempted to do the same thing as well. Sometimes pictures don't tell the whole story, but this looks just as good (if not better) in person as in the pictures...
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08-23-2011 | 03:03 AM
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And yes it is a 230
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06-09-2012 | 07:37 AM
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I think this is the best looking KLX I've yet seen. I really want to emulate this look!
I have no longstanding interest in Kawsaki's so am happy to ditch the traditional green for this understated look. I think it looks much more appropriate on the street as well, where I do 50% of my riding.
Only problem is I live in Western Australia and the particular product (Duplicolour bedliner) is not available here, only a very limited range of other Duplicolour basic paints. Also - I know very little about paints.
Does anyone have any advice for any other brands or products that would provide an identical finish? Maybe every paint supplier has some products that would do the same, I'm not sure if this Duplicolour is unique or of particularly high quality?
I have no longstanding interest in Kawsaki's so am happy to ditch the traditional green for this understated look. I think it looks much more appropriate on the street as well, where I do 50% of my riding.
Only problem is I live in Western Australia and the particular product (Duplicolour bedliner) is not available here, only a very limited range of other Duplicolour basic paints. Also - I know very little about paints.
Does anyone have any advice for any other brands or products that would provide an identical finish? Maybe every paint supplier has some products that would do the same, I'm not sure if this Duplicolour is unique or of particularly high quality?