Author Topic: comstar ideas (Read 1962 times)

cb650 bobber · « **on:** July 18, 2007, 08:13:21 AM »

I really like some of the different wheels that guys on here use. I am sticking with the comstars though because I dont want the hassel of changing them....anyone do any thing cool with them I was thinking of just blacking them out. any pics or ideas would be awesome.

nickjtc · « **Reply #1 on:** July 18, 2007, 08:20:02 AM »

....and those of us with black ones would really like them to be silver!!

cb650 bobber · « **Reply #2 on:** July 18, 2007, 08:26:01 AM »

mine are black .....I mean get ride of all non black on it.

SD750F · « **Reply #3 on:** July 18, 2007, 08:40:14 AM »

And my Comstars are silver and I don't want them to be black. Plus I am lucky having a set of "cup in" with the smooth almost machined and bead blast billet look, before they switched to "cup out" in 1979! I have a friend that has the "cup out" on his 81 CB900 and he HATES them! But he did remove the black paint and polished them which contrasts with the black tires.

Scott

cb650 bobber · « **Reply #4 on:** July 18, 2007, 09:32:35 AM »

how did he remove the paint

Wheelhorse77 · « **Reply #5 on:** July 18, 2007, 11:00:09 AM »

I like my com's to look stock... curb rash and all LOL

oldfordguy · « **Reply #6 on:** July 18, 2007, 11:09:50 AM »

reggie:

The best way to remove the paint is with Aircraft Stripper. Mar-hyde makes one in a spray can called Tal-Strip that is fantastic. Just spray it on, let it set for 5-10 minutes, and then wash the paint off with a garden hose. This stuff will not attack aluminum or steel, but it takes the paint off completely, right now. One of the best products to use when restoring old cars/bikes that I have found.

Matt

cb650 bobber · « **Reply #7 on:** July 18, 2007, 12:23:33 PM »

if i took the paint off with that stuff would it rust....if i didnt repaint it. what are those comstars made of.

SD750F · « **Reply #8 on:** July 18, 2007, 12:26:29 PM »

I second the Aircraft Stripper! Great stuff and can be bought in either a spay can (were a mask and gloves) or a paint can so you can paint it on...

Several coats will be required...

Scott

c_kyle · « **Reply #9 on:** July 18, 2007, 12:48:11 PM »

I'd like to pc mine gold, not bling-bling gold, but that dull, mate-gold that is on some newer bikes.

Soos · « **Reply #10 on:** July 18, 2007, 01:12:23 PM »

I liked my comstars soo much('79 650) I blasted them, and had them powdercoated.

l8r

cb650 bobber · « **Reply #11 on:** July 18, 2007, 01:48:13 PM »

or would i have to put clearcoat or something on them i would like to leave them bare if possible and they wont rust.

Jinxracing · « **Reply #12 on:** July 18, 2007, 02:01:42 PM »

Quote from: reggiecmanagement on July 18, 2007, 01:48:13 PM

or would i have to put clearcoat or something on them i would like to leave them bare if possible and they wont rust.

The easiest way to check for that is to put a magnet on the metal; if it sticks it'll rust, if it falls off it might corrode, (magnesium or aluminum for example), but it won't rust.

kslrr · « **Reply #13 on:** July 18, 2007, 02:15:08 PM »

Quote from: wulfshrunting on July 18, 2007, 12:48:11 PM

I'd like to pc mine gold, not bling-bling gold, but that dull, mate-gold that is on some newer bikes.

Nice. Or maybe color match the tank and side covers. Though it would depend on the color. would not want to scare anyone.

kghost · « **Reply #14 on:** July 18, 2007, 02:55:10 PM »

Like this?

kslrr · « **Reply #15 on:** July 18, 2007, 03:21:55 PM »

Very Nice kghost! How did you get the rotors that color? Blued? Anodized?

kghost · « **Reply #16 on:** July 19, 2007, 11:39:18 PM »

Truth be told .....

While the rotors are drilled the color of the actual pad surface is just overspray from painting the rotor edges and hub.

First application of the brakes will leave a shiny metal surface with a perfect circle where the pads ride.

Saves masking

jaguar · « **Reply #17 on:** July 20, 2007, 03:50:14 AM »

ive got a set of comstars in my way.....will sell cheap....

nteek754 · « **Reply #18 on:** July 20, 2007, 05:50:08 AM »

Hey all Ive been running the black comstars on my 73 750K with minimum mod to the back one (spacer) differance when useing the complete hub assembly off of the 81 750C now when useing the hub off the 73 and my sisters 74 750K I took a grinder to the lip on the brake drum I know sounds scary but ( did this 20 some years ago and have had no ill effects my dream would be to chrome them babys but wallet wont let me but sis has a powder coating set up so might just do that not sure on colors yet (wether I would match the gas tank and side covers guess it would really depend on what color I chose good luck have fun Craig in Maine

pae · « **Reply #19 on:** July 20, 2007, 10:12:44 AM »

Here's mine looking similar. Grey painted spokes, polished rims (still a bit of polishing to go when this was taken.)

regards, Phil

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