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[Mr. Wizard]

If it were me, after buffing I would wait a few (3-5) days before you put the top coat on.

If you have the patience to wait that is.

Patience is free so I have plenty saved up.

Actually I was thinking I should wait and make darn sure the base coat is dry. If not I could wind up doing it all over again, thanks for the reminder.

[Invisible68]

let us know what it sets you back to chrome it!! I have been thinking about doing the same thing. 

looked on line on ebay and watched a couple... also talked to parts guy for about 130 bucks for the all the pieces... will replace them when I install the painted inner fairing and do the chrome... diamond brake lines too.... and of course the pm mirrors... so it lookes like my old bike....

[Invisible68]

close up of same picture better clarrity.....

[Mr. Wizard]

Update...

I found an easier way to help cure the additional layers of base coat. I set up a Halogen shop lamp about 18" away from the painted area. After a few hours the top layer is sandable but you must let it cool first.

Yesterday I did add a fifth layer of base coat and changed the way I was using the 3000 paper. Because I was sanding with a small diameter object like the pencil eraser it wasn't giving me the overall coverage I need to smooth the entire working area to blend with the rest of the painted area. So I was removing base coat that I just applied causing me to add more layers just to sand them down again.

I changed the sanding block (so to speak) to an old fuse box I had in my drawer. This gave me the ability to smooth the high spots around the entire area which allowed me to change to rubbing compound to finish up. This was the ticket I needed to finish the base coat.

After using polishing compound to clean up the haze and bring the base coat to a high gloss I was ready for the top coat and the chance to see if my curing procedure was adequate and it seemed to do the trick. Below is the first application of the first top coat.

[spydglide]

By Jove, I think you've got it!  har.  I was wondering about the pencil eraser all along (the hard/flat rubber was good, just not the small size).  And that HOT lamp gives you the curing of a paint booth....now, you can ride hard and not worry 'bout the road trash coming your way, 'cause you know how to make it look new again.  spyder

[DICKW]

Looks real good from Va.   
Nice job. The heat lamp sounded like it did the trick for you.

[slamr]

Looking goooood!

[djkak]

I think the upper cover would look better in chrome anyway, jussayinzall.

The painted upper covers remind me of clam digger pants, dont know why, I have to accept what few thoughts my addled brain spews out.

Now that you mention it, the “cow bells” were called “pant legs” in the ‘60’s and ‘70’s. 

[Mr. Wizard]

After the curing of the first application of the top coat I went ahead and made a thin wide swab coat which I believe will be my final coat of the pearl and flake. This should help the repair to blend in to the unaffected areas surrounding the rock chips.

I will inspect that tomorrow and see if it is satisfactory. If so, I will then apply a final clear coat to deepen the look of the flake, take the final pictures and post the steps I used and all the tricks I learned to get the end results.

Man, what a project.   

[SBB]

Now that you mention it, the “cow bells” were called “pant legs” in the ‘60’s and ‘70’s.  

djkak-------> site historian

                


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[djkak]

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That beats curator of marginally useful information….did I just get a promotion? 

[SBB]

That beats curator of marginally useful information….did I just get a promotion?  

Tis not my title to give. But I think it's a good idea.
It beats "spewer of bad info" besides that title is taken.
When you, Jerry, Scott and a few others speak, I listen!
I appreciate your post, site historian title or not.

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[Invisible68]

Paint repair looks great .... you going to have drive up service next spring?!?!?

[CVOTequila]

teach us Mr. Wizard!!    Repair is looking great.

[djkak]

Tis not my title to give. But I think it's a good idea.
It beats "spewer of bad info" besides that title is taken.
When you, Jerry, Scott and a few others speak, I listen!
I appreciate your post, site historian title or not.

SBB

I appreciate the sentiment just the same; besides I’ve already sewn the stripe onto my jacket.