Author Topic: Candy Gold Formulation (Read 17699 times)

6pkrunner · « **Reply #50 on:** December 07, 2005, 05:12:43 PM »

Quote from: dusterdude on December 07, 2005, 06:29:44 AM

lord have mercy,i would love to find some of them millions of 750`s that are out there

Well dd, there may not be that many out and about anymore, but I'll bet there's one in every second or third garage, tarped over for the last 25-30 years or so. These were an extremely popular bike and Honda sold a ton of 'em. Someone has to have production figures for them somewhere.
The numbers I have heard are 400,000 units for the 10 year run and a single year max of 60,000. So they are still out there in numbers. You gotta locate them. And once you find one or so, they seem to rain on you. I now have 3 other leads to check out.

dusterdude · « **Reply #51 on:** December 08, 2005, 06:29:16 AM »

guess ill have to beat the bushes

Terry in Australia · « **Reply #52 on:** December 08, 2005, 03:50:20 PM »

Quote from: dusterdude on December 08, 2005, 06:29:16 AM

guess ill have to beat the bushes

That's it mate, give them Bushes a beating for me, particularly that one with the big ears! Cheers, Terry.

mick750F · « **Reply #53 on:** December 08, 2005, 04:00:14 PM »

Quote from: Terry in Australia on December 08, 2005, 03:50:20 PM

Quote from: dusterdude on December 08, 2005, 06:29:16 AM
guess ill have to beat the bushes

That's it mate, give them Bushes a beating for me, particularly that one with the big ears! Cheers, Terry.

Terry you're sounding a little giddy. Still inhaling Easy Cheese?

Mike

Terry in Australia · « **Reply #54 on:** December 08, 2005, 04:31:59 PM »

Quote from: mick750F on December 08, 2005, 04:00:14 PM

Quote from: Terry in Australia on December 08, 2005, 03:50:20 PM
Quote from: dusterdude on December 08, 2005, 06:29:16 AM
guess ill have to beat the bushes

That's it mate, give them Bushes a beating for me, particularly that one with the big ears! Cheers, Terry.

Terry you're sounding a little giddy. Still inhaling Easy Cheese?
Mike

Well it really is a "Taste Sensation" from those great folk at Kraft Mike, ha ha! Cheers, Terry.

6pkrunner · « **Reply #55 on:** January 25, 2006, 10:19:52 AM »

Several people have been asking, so an update is in order.

The fellow in Ontario that is to go stateside has been side and then had his truck go pow on him.
Here's an exerpt for him today...

"Hi Mike, well I should be going down there soon. I'm working a long stretch right now and the next 2 w/e's so it looks like i'll go down on Feb 6th to pick up your stuff."[/color]

So as soon as I get it from him the K2's Candy Gold will be sprayed first, then the Sunrise Orange for the K5/3. And I will post pictures. A long time in the making on this one.

6pkrunner · « **Reply #56 on:** February 16, 2006, 05:53:35 AM »

Update - the two kits are finally in my hands!! I got a Candy Gold and a Flake Sunrise Orange from Don. These have got to be the absolute most complete paint kits on the planet bar none. 4 mixing jars, 4 stir sticks, a tack cloth, a bottle of gun cleaner, and what appears to be enough primer/base/clear to easily do the parts. I'll have to snap off a shot of the Orange kit. I dropped off the gold kit to the painter last night. so however long it takes him to do these. I think there are a few cars ahead of me.
But the sheer completeness of the kit is quite amazing to say the least!

SteveD CB500F · « **Reply #57 on:** February 16, 2006, 06:06:40 AM »

When you see the results, maybe you'd like to post in the "Buyer/Seller Feedback" forum.

brockj · « **Reply #58 on:** February 17, 2006, 08:19:16 AM »

Quote from: 6pkrunner on February 16, 2006, 05:53:35 AM

Update - the two kits are finally in my hands!! I got a Candy Gold and a Flake Sunrise Orange from Don. These have got to be the absolute most complete paint kits on the planet bar none. 4 mixing jars, 4 stir sticks, a tack cloth, a bottle of gun cleaner, and what appears to be enough primer/base/clear to easily do the parts. I'll have to snap off a shot of the Orange kit. I dropped off the gold kit to the painter last night. so however long it takes him to do these. I think there are a few cars ahead of me.
But the sheer completeness of the kit is quite amazing to say the least!

Possible to get an idea on cost?

Gordon · « **Reply #59 on:** February 17, 2006, 08:55:24 AM »

Quote from: brockj on February 17, 2006, 08:19:16 AM

Possible to get an idea on cost?

http://search.ebay.com/_W0QQfgtpZ1QQfrppZ25QQsassZdondirtbiker

6pkrunner · « **Reply #60 on:** February 17, 2006, 09:08:42 AM »

Gordon is right there with Don's eBay account. I paid $104 for each and that included shipping. Considering I paid $160 or so for the last gold I bought and had applied, Don's is a deal. But price is a distant second as long as the color is correct.

6pkrunner · « **Reply #61 on:** March 28, 2006, 02:46:58 AM »

Finally!!!!!! I picked up the tank and sidecases last night! And I'm going to have to make you wait until tonight for pictures as my daughter took the camera.
But, time and money well spent. The 4 or so month ordeal was worth the trip. Don's paint is a perfect match for the original color and it changes with light intensity just as the original. 100% satisfied with the result.
I can't wait to get the Flake Orange on the K3 set.
I will get pictures up tonight.

Don - a thousand thank yous and hats off for a superb product.

SteveD CB500F · « **Reply #62 on:** March 28, 2006, 02:53:23 AM »

As earlier - please post results in "Buyer/Seller Feedback". It seems like he deserves it!

6pkrunner · « **Reply #63 on:** March 28, 2006, 02:32:34 PM »

Okay, here are some of the sidecases. I tried to vary the light a bit to see if I could get the color to change- don't think I was too successful. I used the only set of stripes I had on the last mustard attempt so the tank is bare. I'll snap shots of it when the new stripes arrive. They are en route.

6pkrunner · « **Reply #64 on:** March 28, 2006, 02:33:02 PM »

6pkrunner · « **Reply #65 on:** March 28, 2006, 02:33:33 PM »

6pkrunner · « **Reply #66 on:** March 28, 2006, 02:35:11 PM »

And yes I do have the red wing emblems for 2 reasons - contrast with the gold and more to the point, they were the only new ones I could find. I'd like the get orange ones for the flake orange, but can't find them new - anyone?

Bob Wessner · « **Reply #67 on:** March 28, 2006, 02:38:56 PM »

WOW! Very nice indeed!

techy5025 · « **Reply #68 on:** March 28, 2006, 05:06:24 PM »

I'm glad to hear that Don's paint turned out well as I'm going to order the
candy ruby red to redo the sandcast. I need to check with my painter as he
is picky what he uses, but he should be OK with it.

The panels do look great though..

Jim

grumburg · « **Reply #69 on:** March 28, 2006, 06:26:27 PM »

Hope mine turn out that good!!!!!!!!!

dusterdude · « **Reply #70 on:** March 29, 2006, 08:18:46 AM »

excellent!!!

Raul CB750K1 · « **Reply #71 on:** March 29, 2006, 09:33:15 AM »

Kudos!!!!

74cb750 · « **Reply #72 on:** March 29, 2006, 05:58:21 PM »

Nice!
When my buddy gets back from Ramallah, Iraq, he is going to repaint my
Candy Orange cb750 as the paint totally faded to white this past year.

Might as well have it nice looking before I sell it, right?
Guess I'll be calling Don,
peace,
michel

techy5025 · « **Reply #73 on:** March 29, 2006, 08:01:23 PM »

Just got an e-mail from Don saying the paint should be used within a month of
receipt, so I will wait to order it until all the parts are acquired. Side panels anyone?

Jim

Terry in Australia · « **Reply #74 on:** March 29, 2006, 09:07:48 PM »

Quote from: techy5025 on March 29, 2006, 08:01:23 PM

Just got an e-mail from Don saying the paint should be used within a month of
receipt, so I will wait to order it until all the parts are acquired. Side panels anyone?

Jim

I think Don's being a little over-cautious mate, I've used 3 year old candy base and translucent color in both acrylic laquer and 2 pack with no problems, as long as the container is sealed you should be ok. Cheers, Terry.

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Author Topic: Candy Gold Formulation (Read 17699 times)

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