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Re: First paint chip....Ughhhh
« Reply #45 on: December 04, 2009, 08:53:43 AM »
Well, I suppose it could be a worse location...like the tank or saddlebag.  You are brave to DIY on the repair!                 
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Re: First paint chip....Ughhhh
« Reply #46 on: December 04, 2009, 09:56:28 AM »
Quote from: miker on December 04, 2009, 08:19:10 AM
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.
And I was just getting use to the painted parts on the forks......now, I'll never see  them w/o this image popping into my impressionistic/feeble mind.  :nervous: :( :o :-X :'(  har!  :drink: spyder
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Re: First paint chip....Ughhhh
« Reply #47 on: December 04, 2009, 09:58:46 AM »
Sorry Bro....I aint right, caint hep it... :o :huepfenjump3:

If I were lucky enough to have one, it would be the 1st mod.
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Re: First paint chip....Ughhhh
« Reply #48 on: December 04, 2009, 11:51:57 AM »
first thing I am doing is chroming those parts and painting the inner fairing....
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Re: First paint chip....Ughhhh
« Reply #49 on: December 04, 2009, 12:26:51 PM »
Good, I thought it was just me... ::) :P
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Re: First paint chip....Ughhhh
« Reply #50 on: December 04, 2009, 01:04:33 PM »
Quote from: Invisible68 on December 04, 2009, 11:51:57 AM
first thing I am doing is chroming those parts and painting the inner fairing....

let us know what it sets you back to chrome it!! I have been thinking about doing the same thing. 
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Re: First paint chip....Ughhhh
« Reply #51 on: December 04, 2009, 01:14:43 PM »
Uppers for another bike I knew of ran bout 75$ and the replacement air deflector bout 50 if I remember right, 50/50 shot there... :-X ::)
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Re: First paint chip....Ughhhh
« Reply #52 on: December 04, 2009, 01:22:47 PM »
Those of us that have the serg are lucky, chrome fork uppers, painted inner fairing, but unfortunately no seemless bags.
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Re: First paint chip....Ughhhh
« Reply #53 on: December 04, 2009, 01:23:50 PM »
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Re: First paint chip....Ughhhh
« Reply #54 on: December 04, 2009, 01:49:39 PM »
Miker, that lower chrome cover is a nice piece (I've got it) but, it's not the part that Mr. Wizard is trying to fix.  His rock chip is on the front cover under the headlight.  I'm wondering if you wouldn't want to just buy the chrome parts and retain the painted ones to either sell to someone (like Mr. Wizard) or in case you wanted for some reason to return the SESG to it's original form?  Price would probably be close and you'd have the extra 'custom painted parts'.  Always a good thing.  :) har!  :drink: spyder
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Re: First paint chip....Ughhhh
« Reply #55 on: December 04, 2009, 02:10:22 PM »
I just hope these red bike guys dont have pop-off paint troubles...It wasnt long ago we had thumbprints, milk duds and such goins on... :'(
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Re: First paint chip....Ughhhh
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Re: First paint chip....Ughhhh
« Reply #57 on: December 04, 2009, 02:17:02 PM »
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Re: First paint chip....Ughhhh
« Reply #58 on: December 05, 2009, 08:32:50 AM »
Update...

Finished the third coat and cured with heat. Remember this is my second round of fixing these chips.

I tested with a light sanding and the third coat seemed to be hard enough to smooth out without issues. After sanding the touch up spots smooth I noticed there were still tiny areas that didn't get filled in. This is important and applied another round of base coat. So, that makes four. You'll have to understand that these chips in the paint were deep and fairly good size. When a base coat is applied then cured it tends to shrink and leave a cavity where you applied paint in the chip. Again, it is important to use thin layers and have patience to get just the right coverage.

Today I will again lightly sand out the surrounding high spots and smooth the surface. If a fifth coat is necessary I will spend some time doing that and let cure. If a fifth coat is not necessary I plan to buff out the spot to a high gloss finish, clean and prepare for the top or mid coat.

This is where I am at, more to come...
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Re: First paint chip....Ughhhh
« Reply #59 on: December 05, 2009, 09:53:08 AM »
Quote from: Mr. Wizard on December 05, 2009, 08:32:50 AM
Update...

Finished the third coat and cured with heat. Remember this is my second round of fixing these chips.

I tested with a light sanding and the third coat seemed to be hard enough to smooth out without issues. After sanding the touch up spots smooth I noticed there were still tiny areas that didn't get filled in. This is important and applied another round of base coat. So, that makes four. You'll have to understand that these chips in the paint were deep and fairly good size. When a base coat is applied then cured it tends to shrink and leave a cavity where you applied paint in the chip. Again, it is important to use thin layers and have patience to get just the right coverage.

Today I will again lightly sand out the surrounding high spots and smooth the surface. If a fifth coat is necessary I will spend some time doing that and let cure. If a fifth coat is not necessary I plan to buff out the spot to a high gloss finish, clean and prepare for the top or mid coat.

This is where I am at, more to come...

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.
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