Author Topic: What did you do to your bike today ? (Read 3158319 times)

dlhoulton · « **Reply #16700 on:** February 11, 2014, 09:11:04 am »

DIY Powder coated some of my CB750F2 parts. Love this HF powder coating gun. Much better than painting!!! Used Eastwood Super Gloss Black and Super Gloss Reflective Chrome with clear.

Dimitri13 · « **Reply #16701 on:** February 11, 2014, 10:31:06 am »

So much black.

With the base and clear, how thick is the powder? Is it noticeable thicker?

dlhoulton · « **Reply #16702 on:** February 11, 2014, 12:37:11 pm »

Yea, it's a lot of black but this is a 1977 CB750F. It had lots of black on it.
As for thickness, it all depends on how much powder you apply. You can just lightly dust them, then bake or keep applying the powder for a thick coating then bake. The black is a high gloss and does not need clear. It comes in many finishes, from high gloss all the way to flat to wrinkle. The "Reflective Chrome" requires the clear coat. Eastwood states that it is a two stage coating and is required. I wasn't very happy with the way it turned out. It was very "reflective" when applied and baked but when the clear was applied it "dulled" it down. Probably my fault. But reviews on there forum state that many have had the same problem.

Jerilee · « **Reply #16703 on:** February 11, 2014, 04:42:17 pm »

I was curious about pcing my parts myself too, a 77F as well

What did you bake them all in?

krusty · « **Reply #16704 on:** February 11, 2014, 04:49:18 pm »

Applied decals to tank. Give it a day or two to set then the clear goes on.

dlhoulton · « **Reply #16705 on:** February 11, 2014, 05:00:55 pm »

Jerilee, went to Walmart and got a $65 oven. Looked for largest counter top I could find. This one is a "West Bend". Here is a couple pic's of it.

strynboen · « **Reply #16706 on:** February 12, 2014, 04:27:43 am »

splitting my yamaha total....now vating for parts from england...

70CB750 · « **Reply #16707 on:** February 12, 2014, 04:29:49 am »

Quote from: strynboen on February 12, 2014, 04:27:43 am

splitting my yamaha total....now vating for parts from england...

Nice winter project

strynboen · « **Reply #16708 on:** February 12, 2014, 08:25:39 am »

no it are not nice

..it sekund time i do the job...so have not done it perfekt..first time....hate to pull a engine after 2 auers...

fire113 · « **Reply #16709 on:** February 12, 2014, 02:04:42 pm »

...did the fork ears and the fork rubber stuff, put a inner and outer rear fender and a head light.
Took K2 Fork ears because the K1 set ins't painted right now.

Jerilee · « **Reply #16710 on:** February 12, 2014, 02:58:49 pm »

That's not bad at all. Clearly it can fit the fork lowers.

How did you suspend the parts inside, coat hanger?

Quote from: dlhoulton on February 11, 2014, 05:00:55 pm

Jerilee, went to Walmart and got a $65 oven. Looked for largest counter top I could find. This one is a "West Bend". Here is a couple pic's of it.

Stev-o · « **Reply #16711 on:** February 12, 2014, 03:27:29 pm »

Pulled the fork apart on the K4 and ordered Progressive springs...

dlhoulton · « **Reply #16712 on:** February 12, 2014, 04:23:00 pm »

Jerilee, yes it just fits the fork lowers one at a time at an angle with about an inch to spare. To suspend parts I got a roll of wire and made assorted hooks. The oven came with two wire racks. I use one at the very top to hang stuff, the other was used on stuff that could just rest on a rack. Look at second picture of oven in previous post and you can see resting on top the wire coil, PC tape and the box that contain plugs. Got the assorted plugs from Caswell plating. They save a lot of time buy just putting a plug into a screw hole so the powder won't get in. They just pull out when done and are reusable. Here's a pic of lower in oven. I remounted it to show that it does fit.

Also for anyone who gets the HF powder coating gun. It only comes with two cups. HF does not sell the cups. I found that Caswell Plating sells a gun like the HF and the cups are just like the HF. I got three from them so I wouldn't have to keep pouring powder back into bulk container and cleaning the cup for the next color. The cups are only $2.99 each. Here's a link: http://www.caswellplating.com/powder-coating/powder-coating-systems/powder-coating-gun-cup.html

goldarrow · « **Reply #16713 on:** February 12, 2014, 07:08:55 pm »

Quote from: Stev-o on February 12, 2014, 03:27:29 pm

Pulled the fork apart on the K4 and ordered Progressive springs...

What are you gonna do with those pitted chrome plating stevo?

Stev-o · « **Reply #16714 on:** February 13, 2014, 06:36:26 am »

Quote from: goldarrow on February 12, 2014, 07:08:55 pm

Quote from: Stev-o on February 12, 2014, 03:27:29 pm
Pulled the fork apart on the K4 and ordered Progressive springs...

What are you gonna do with those pitted chrome plating stevo?

Send em to you? I have polished lowers on the shelf...

goldarrow · « **Reply #16715 on:** February 13, 2014, 08:00:25 am »

Quote from: Stev-o on February 13, 2014, 06:36:26 am

Quote from: goldarrow on February 12, 2014, 07:08:55 pm

Quote from: Stev-o on February 12, 2014, 03:27:29 pm
Pulled the fork apart on the K4 and ordered Progressive springs...

What are you gonna do with those pitted chrome plating stevo?

Send em to you? I have polished lowers on the shelf...

send them to me and i'll do some experiments for you. i know you don't like to polish, me neither, but read that you can let them sit in Cola and chrome should clean off. worth a try.

krusty · « **Reply #16716 on:** February 13, 2014, 01:29:52 pm »

Applied decals 2 days ago then today did the clear coat.

FrankenFrankenstuff · « **Reply #16717 on:** February 13, 2014, 01:47:39 pm »

Looks flawless. What is it with all of the Australians doing such frigging great painting? You and forum member "cakey" should get together for a few frosty brews. Great job Krustyman.

krusty · « **Reply #16718 on:** February 13, 2014, 02:29:00 pm »

Thanks FF. That paint job was straight out of rattle cans, anti rust epoxy enamels usually made for painting ironwork. It's not perfect by any means but it's good enough for me, not looking for concours. Just need to buff it when its cured fully then fit the emblems.
Not sure if I've already posted this but this is how it looked when I got it.

FrankenFrankenstuff · « **Reply #16719 on:** February 13, 2014, 02:45:03 pm »

Yikes. Good on you for saving it.

Jerilee · « **Reply #16720 on:** February 13, 2014, 05:43:56 pm »

Quote from: dlhoulton on February 12, 2014, 04:23:00 pm

Jerilee, yes it just fits the fork lowers one at a time at an angle with about an inch to spare. To suspend parts I got a roll of wire and made assorted hooks. The oven came with two wire racks. I use one at the very top to hang stuff, the other was used on stuff that could just rest on a rack. Look at second picture of oven in previous post and you can see resting on top the wire coil, PC tape and the box that contain plugs. Got the assorted plugs from Caswell plating. They save a lot of time buy just putting a plug into a screw hole so the powder won't get in. They just pull out when done and are reusable. Here's a pic of lower in oven. I remounted it to show that it does fit.

Also for anyone who gets the HF powder coating gun. It only comes with two cups. HF does not sell the cups. I found that Caswell Plating sells a gun like the HF and the cups are just like the HF. I got three from them so I wouldn't have to keep pouring powder back into bulk container and cleaning the cup for the next color. The cups are only $2.99 each. Here's a link: http://www.caswellplating.com/powder-coating/powder-coating-systems/powder-coating-gun-cup.html

Great info! and thank you for going back to take the photo! I've sprayed paint a few times but PC is still a whole new world for me, for now. it sounds pretty do-able.

Retro Rocket · « **Reply #16721 on:** February 13, 2014, 05:59:40 pm »

Another box of goodies turned up and another on the way....

Stev-o · « **Reply #16722 on:** February 13, 2014, 06:06:00 pm »

Quote from: Retro Rocket on February 13, 2014, 05:59:40 pm

Another box of goodies turned up and another on the way....

C'mon Mick, we need more info. Pics or it's just BS!

jonda500 · « **Reply #16723 on:** February 13, 2014, 06:14:22 pm »

Finally made up my mind how long I wanted the exhaust and welded on the extension pipe and the muffler

Retro Rocket · « **Reply #16724 on:** February 13, 2014, 06:27:12 pm »

Quote from: Stev-o on February 13, 2014, 06:06:00 pm

Quote from: Retro Rocket on February 13, 2014, 05:59:40 pm
Another box of goodies turned up and another on the way....

C'mon Mick, we need more info. Pics or it's just BS!

No pics yet Steve , Yoshimura rearsets, a really nice oil cooler {these first 2 go away for the 3rd bike, the 1000cc injected one}, foot pegs and mounts, a very clean early airbox, rear wheel spacers, a nice clean hand control, dash and wiring, coil mounts, inner guard, long oil filter bolt for oil cooler conversion and some more wiring bits.... All these parts are for the 900cc K2, which isn't far off being built, just a few more little things to get sorted and its full steam ahead......slowly....

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