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Offline slyguy

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My 70’ ko frame off to paint, yay!
« on: July 15, 2024, 11:57:36 AM »
Finally… now I have to start gathering parts
Any great places to get original Honda parts-links appreciated👍
I’m going with gloss black except the upper tree of course.
I got some toilet bowl cleaner to try on the gas tank(I read here iirc) then swoosh some 2 stroke oil in it…? Then see about painting it the ruby red.

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Re: My 70’ ko frame off to paint, yay!
« Reply #1 on: July 15, 2024, 12:08:22 PM »
 I've painted a few tube frames, I used Imron blitz black and when it was done, I added some reducer to what was left in the paint cup and re-wet everything back down to melt in the overspray. People were sure it was powder coat. 
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Re: My 70’ ko frame off to paint, yay!
« Reply #3 on: July 15, 2024, 12:54:28 PM »
Thanks for links! Don, I have it at an auto body shop/dealer & he’s using their in house stuff. Gotta be better than me using a rattle can..lol

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Re: My 70’ ko frame off to paint, yay!
« Reply #4 on: July 15, 2024, 01:53:04 PM »
Thanks for links! Don, I have it at an auto body shop/dealer & he’s using their in house stuff. Gotta be better than me using a rattle can..lol

YES, the modern urethane paints and clear are great. You can spill gasoline on them and they don't care a bit.

Offline BenelliSEI

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Re: My 70’ ko frame off to paint, yay!
« Reply #5 on: July 16, 2024, 05:05:34 AM »
EBay is another good spot. One of my favourite sellers is “JTMarks”. Also “Everett Powersports”.

I like vintagecb750.com for aftermarket/ reproduction parts. Well priced and fast shipping.

What are you looking for?
« Last Edit: July 16, 2024, 05:07:42 AM by BenelliSEI »

Offline slyguy

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Re: My 70’ ko frame off to paint, yay!
« Reply #6 on: July 27, 2024, 08:29:41 AM »
EBay is another good spot. One of my favourite sellers is “JTMarks”. Also “Everett Powersports”.

I like vintagecb750.com for aftermarket/ reproduction parts. Well priced and fast shipping.

What are you looking for?
lots of stuff lol, front footpeg rubbers, fork gators & seals…

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Re: My 70’ ko frame off to paint, yay!
« Reply #7 on: July 28, 2024, 05:56:42 AM »
EBay is another good spot. One of my favourite sellers is “JTMarks”. Also “Everett Powersports”.

I like vintagecb750.com for aftermarket/ reproduction parts. Well priced and fast shipping.

What are you looking for?
lots of stuff lol, front footpeg rubbers, fork gators & seals…

Try vintagecb750.com for stuff like that. They ship fast and it’s free if your order is over a certain amount. DO NOT BUY THEIR CHROME FORK CAPS. The threads are not cut well and the chrome plating makes them even worse. You will ruin your parts, try to wind them in. By those from Honda!
« Last Edit: July 29, 2024, 04:45:08 AM by BenelliSEI »