Topic: Colorado 750 K5

[grcamna2]

Zach,
Do you use Eastwoods 2K ? I hear that stuff is very toxic,do you wear skin protection and a good mask ?
The results are excellent and show it 

[750K5]

Zach,
Do you use Eastwoods 2K ? I hear that stuff is very toxic,do you wear skin protection and a good mask ?
The results are excellent and show it 

I used this product per suggestion. I did wear a respirator , gloves and eye protection. I wet everything I didn't want sticky w a hose. I did not wear long sleeves.

[750K5]

Looks great and I really like the color.  Did you use spray cans for the final coat?  Wet sand and polish works miracles in my experience.

I'm thinking about trying to do my own paint on my  '73, sunrise orange flake is the color I like best but it's almost too common, which I understand because it looks so good.  I'm not sure of my skills, transitioning from cans to 'real' painting and getting all the proper equipment.  I have done tanks with spray cans that came out great, in fact I placed at a show with a two-tone with stripe on an old Triumph Bonneville - nobody could tell.  But I still remain a bit doubtful with all the setup and mixing etc. for painting with compressor and gun.  And learning on such a complex process like the Honda tank isn't the easiest intro.

I finally found some time to paint the side covers. A flaw here and there but I'm overall happy w the results. I think a little wet sanding and polishing things should look pretty sharp. The fuel tank looks pretty faded compared. I'll be looking into the bodywork and painting that ASAP.

I wrote this on another thread for someone who inquired about the process I used. I have painted wi a gun and chose this way because his OMF bike turned out so nice!

I scuffed covers w scotchbrite wet. Dried and cleaned w alcohol. Most suggest grease & wax cleaner. I didn't have any. Next I used adhesion promoter 2 light coats 10 min apart. Then 3 light coats primer 10 min apart. Once the primer dried I wet sanded surface w 1500 until smooth. Next applied color match from VMR paints (they seem to be able to match closely most vintage honda colors). 3 - 4 coats 10 min apart. Finally 4-5 coats 2k clear coat. Allow time to kick, I would wait 20 min between coats Depending on ambient temperature. If like me no access to a booth clean your area and wet floor and set a an exhaust fan. Once you lay the clear coat put a plastic storage tote over parts to cover and act as a minnie booth so debris wont find your part. These are rattle can products. I met a guy at a show w some of the most beautiful hondas I've seen using the same process and products. Hope this helps. I started w the covers for practice I'm still building courage to do the tank.

[grcamna2]

That 2K will be ok if fuel spills also ?

[gpzkat]

OK the VMR cans, gotcha and thanks for the info.  I have checked into them, still wondering how many cans to do the tank and side covers.  As much as I paint, cans will be more cost effective I think.  The orange needs a silver base coat too.   I have that same clear coat, I got 5 cans of it because my '54 Willys wagon has a peeling roof - but I'm focused on bikes at the moment. I sent a question to VMR if that clear would work and they said yes.  I saw some reviews saying the catalyst button malfunctioned but you know how that goes, a lot of people have trouble following basic instructions.