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Offline denward17

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Re: My K8 re-conditioning
« Reply #325 on: May 15, 2023, 10:10:08 AM »
Quote from: Mark1976 on May 15, 2023, 09:00:22 AM
   So what type of paint are you going to shoot, do you plan on a clear coat?

I'm not sure what kind of paint automotive touchup sells in aerosol, but the clear I put on it was the Dupli-color 1K.
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Re: My K8 re-conditioning
« Reply #326 on: May 15, 2023, 10:50:45 AM »
Urethane...
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« Reply #327 on: May 15, 2023, 11:01:07 AM »
Just out of the paint booth, got a couple of small runs.

Will wet sand and polish in a couple of days.

I think they turned out nice, I wasn't expecting perfect.

These will do for a while.
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Re: My K8 re-conditioning
« Reply #328 on: May 15, 2023, 11:25:58 AM »
Those will look great out on the road.
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« Reply #329 on: May 15, 2023, 12:01:53 PM »
Quote from: Alan F. on May 15, 2023, 11:25:58 AM
Those will look great out on the road.
I agree. The bike isn't going to Pebble Beach.....it will be just fine. ;D
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Re: My K8 re-conditioning
« Reply #330 on: May 15, 2023, 12:36:28 PM »
The only person who's gotta like it is the one riding it. Looks great...
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Re: My K8 re-conditioning
« Reply #331 on: May 15, 2023, 12:45:01 PM »
Thanks Guys,

Got a little riding in, up to 275..
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Re: My K8 re-conditioning
« Reply #332 on: May 15, 2023, 01:06:11 PM »
Paint looks good, what is the color name?
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Re: My K8 re-conditioning
« Reply #333 on: May 15, 2023, 02:29:21 PM »
Quote from: Stev-o on May 15, 2023, 01:06:11 PM
Paint looks good, what is the color name?

2006 Lexus ES300: Black Garnet Pearl 3Q2

It is not a perfect match, but very close.
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Re: My K8 re-conditioning
« Reply #334 on: May 15, 2023, 02:37:13 PM »
Quote from: denward17 on May 15, 2023, 02:29:21 PM
Quote from: Stev-o on May 15, 2023, 01:06:11 PM
Paint looks good, what is the color name?

2006 Lexus ES300: Black Garnet Pearl 3Q2


Very nice color, I like the pearl in it.

I find it nearly impossible to match old paint, I have tried twice and failed.
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« Reply #335 on: May 15, 2023, 02:38:39 PM »
Nice work!
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Re: My K8 re-conditioning
« Reply #336 on: May 15, 2023, 03:16:25 PM »
Looks great!
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Re: My K8 re-conditioning
« Reply #337 on: May 16, 2023, 07:37:40 AM »
Quote from: MauiK3 on May 15, 2023, 02:38:39 PM
Nice work!


And up for BOTM!  Good luck....
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Re: My K8 re-conditioning
« Reply #338 on: May 17, 2023, 05:13:03 AM »
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Offline denward17

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Re: My K8 re-conditioning
« Reply #339 on: May 22, 2023, 11:26:24 AM »
Lightly wet sanded tank with 2000 grit, buffed and polished.  No sign of red paint coming off, so must have a clear coat.

Before and after pics.  I really can't justify painting this tank yet.

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Re: My K8 re-conditioning
« Reply #340 on: May 22, 2023, 11:44:25 AM »
The tank is looking Sweeet  8) 8) 8)
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Re: My K8 re-conditioning
« Reply #341 on: May 22, 2023, 12:13:16 PM »
   If it ain't broke, don't paint it....
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Re: My K8 re-conditioning
« Reply #342 on: May 22, 2023, 03:31:31 PM »
Don’t paint! Looks perfect…….
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Re: My K8 re-conditioning
« Reply #343 on: May 23, 2023, 01:20:35 PM »
Side covers complete, need to let the decals set up for  couple of days before install.

Next on the list is probably fork seals, but that might wait until winter time or if they start leaking more.  When I go out and ride about 15 or so miles, I can see evidence of a minor leak on the bottom of the fork, but the seal appears to be holding up pretty well.

Time to ride a little..........
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Re: My K8 re-conditioning
« Reply #344 on: May 23, 2023, 01:29:42 PM »
Very nice...ride a lot!
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Re: My K8 re-conditioning
« Reply #345 on: May 23, 2023, 02:16:48 PM »
Nice work on the covers. I always file a bit of plastic off the top and bottom of each “pin”, install new rubbers, and add a little grease. Enjoy the ride, you’ve done a really nice job.
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Re: My K8 re-conditioning
« Reply #346 on: May 23, 2023, 04:16:30 PM »
Quote from: BenelliSEI on May 23, 2023, 02:16:48 PM
Nice work on the covers. I always file a bit of plastic off the top and bottom of each “pin”, install new rubbers, and add a little grease. Enjoy the ride, you’ve done a really nice job.

+1 to the above...
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Re: My K8 re-conditioning
« Reply #347 on: May 23, 2023, 05:23:19 PM »
Quote from: Mark1976 on May 23, 2023, 04:16:30 PM
Quote from: BenelliSEI on May 23, 2023, 02:16:48 PM
Nice work on the covers. I always file a bit of plastic off the top and bottom of each “pin”, install new rubbers, and add a little grease. Enjoy the ride, you’ve done a really nice job.

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Like em. Well done.
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Re: My K8 re-conditioning
« Reply #348 on: May 25, 2023, 11:51:30 AM »
Side covers installed before ride today..
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Re: My K8 re-conditioning
« Reply #349 on: May 25, 2023, 12:04:50 PM »
Looks fantastic Den
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