Waking Donna; a '75 GL1000
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Re: Waking Donna; a '75 GL1000
I read this: https://ngwclub.com/forum/viewtopic.php ... move+decal
WD-40 and heat and the decals peeled off then a scrubbing with kerosene and 0000 steel wool for the gum residue; worked great. There are a few deep chips (down to the plastic) that I guess I should fill before sanding? Scuff it up and apply Bondo, then start sanding? Thanks for any insights; I know little.
WD-40 and heat and the decals peeled off then a scrubbing with kerosene and 0000 steel wool for the gum residue; worked great. There are a few deep chips (down to the plastic) that I guess I should fill before sanding? Scuff it up and apply Bondo, then start sanding? Thanks for any insights; I know little.
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Re: Waking Donna; a '75 GL1000
I would avoid the Bondo glazing and spot putty. Stick with the two-part. The spot putty is easily attacked by acetone, which is the thinner in most rattle-can primers.
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1975 Red GL1000 project - ex Pistol Pete project
1972 Triumph T150V Trident rescue - finished and FOR SALE!
1976 Yamaha RD400c
1978 GL1000 with '75 engine - the Hunley
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Ex '79 CB750F rat bike
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Ex '76 RD400
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Re: Waking Donna; a '75 GL1000
I do love me some fresh primer
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Re: Waking Donna; a '75 GL1000
Looking smooth. What color are you going with? 2k, enamel, lacquer, water based? I used water based for my RD400c and was impressed with how the metallic popped after the 2k clear coat (rattle-can SprayMax) went on. A whole different method than the lacquer I had used before, but covers real nice. Bought the paint our of the UK and it is a great match to the 1976 Geneva Green that these came in back in the day. You have to protect it until it is clear coated, though.
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Ex 2006 GL1800 - the Black Pearl SOLD! to make room for:
2021 Can-Am Spyder RT Limited Dark Chalk Metallic
1975 Red GL1000 project - ex Pistol Pete project
1972 Triumph T150V Trident rescue - finished and FOR SALE!
1976 Yamaha RD400c
1978 GL1000 with '75 engine - the Hunley
Ex 1978 GL1000
Ex 1979 GL1000
Ex '79 CB750F rat bike
Ex '86 SEi
Ex '77 GL1000
Ex '76 RD400
Ex '72 Penton 125 set up for flat track
Ex '73 RD250
Ex '68 TR6C - chopped
Ex 2006 GL1800 - the Black Pearl SOLD! to make room for:
2021 Can-Am Spyder RT Limited Dark Chalk Metallic
1975 Red GL1000 project - ex Pistol Pete project
1972 Triumph T150V Trident rescue - finished and FOR SALE!
1976 Yamaha RD400c
1978 GL1000 with '75 engine - the Hunley
Ex 1978 GL1000
Ex 1979 GL1000
Ex '79 CB750F rat bike
Ex '86 SEi
Ex '77 GL1000
Ex '76 RD400
Ex '72 Penton 125 set up for flat track
Ex '73 RD250
Ex '68 TR6C - chopped
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Re: Waking Donna; a '75 GL1000
Well, I'm also going green. My inspiration:
Eventuality, I'll try my hand at making a pair of cedar hard bags. I have some experience with strip canoe construction.
I have no idea where to start looking, but that's the color I want. Figure I'll just shoot it with the HF purple gun if I can't find a rattle can.Eventuality, I'll try my hand at making a pair of cedar hard bags. I have some experience with strip canoe construction.
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Re: Waking Donna; a '75 GL1000
Oh, that and a creme accent would be awesome!
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Ex 2006 GL1800 - the Black Pearl SOLD! to make room for:
2021 Can-Am Spyder RT Limited Dark Chalk Metallic
1975 Red GL1000 project - ex Pistol Pete project
1972 Triumph T150V Trident rescue - finished and FOR SALE!
1976 Yamaha RD400c
1978 GL1000 with '75 engine - the Hunley
Ex 1978 GL1000
Ex 1979 GL1000
Ex '79 CB750F rat bike
Ex '86 SEi
Ex '77 GL1000
Ex '76 RD400
Ex '72 Penton 125 set up for flat track
Ex '73 RD250
Ex '68 TR6C - chopped
Ex 2006 GL1800 - the Black Pearl SOLD! to make room for:
2021 Can-Am Spyder RT Limited Dark Chalk Metallic
1975 Red GL1000 project - ex Pistol Pete project
1972 Triumph T150V Trident rescue - finished and FOR SALE!
1976 Yamaha RD400c
1978 GL1000 with '75 engine - the Hunley
Ex 1978 GL1000
Ex 1979 GL1000
Ex '79 CB750F rat bike
Ex '86 SEi
Ex '77 GL1000
Ex '76 RD400
Ex '72 Penton 125 set up for flat track
Ex '73 RD250
Ex '68 TR6C - chopped
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Re: Waking Donna; a '75 GL1000
The Condor one of HOTT's creations back in 2010 I think was dark green and Cream. Was Bike of the year if i recall right. So yea you are on a good track!!!
See if i can post a copy of it
See if i can post a copy of it
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Re: Waking Donna; a '75 GL1000
I am watching with great interest. That green and cream colour combo is super.
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Re: Waking Donna; a '75 GL1000
Hey y'all
Nobody said nothin' 'bout no cream. But I did consider it. But a safer plan for me now is to shoot it with a solid color and apply the decals from the 75 blue. I think that will look nice...enough.
I couldn't find a suitable rattle can locally, so I'm going to play around with rustoleum; a blend of green and a little bit of black.
I have learned that a hardener is recommended; anyone have a recommendation? I have my gates hose cut and some new fangled clamps ready to go. Also, found this beauty on CL for $20
Nobody said nothin' 'bout no cream. But I did consider it. But a safer plan for me now is to shoot it with a solid color and apply the decals from the 75 blue. I think that will look nice...enough.
I couldn't find a suitable rattle can locally, so I'm going to play around with rustoleum; a blend of green and a little bit of black.
I have learned that a hardener is recommended; anyone have a recommendation? I have my gates hose cut and some new fangled clamps ready to go. Also, found this beauty on CL for $20
1975 GL1000
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Re: Waking Donna; a '75 GL1000
Good score on the manometer! Remember, the paint should be 2K clear coated. I use SprayMax purchased on Amazon.
"Love 'em all.... let God sort 'em out!"
Ex 2006 GL1800 - the Black Pearl SOLD! to make room for:
2021 Can-Am Spyder RT Limited Dark Chalk Metallic
1975 Red GL1000 project - ex Pistol Pete project
1972 Triumph T150V Trident rescue - finished and FOR SALE!
1976 Yamaha RD400c
1978 GL1000 with '75 engine - the Hunley
Ex 1978 GL1000
Ex 1979 GL1000
Ex '79 CB750F rat bike
Ex '86 SEi
Ex '77 GL1000
Ex '76 RD400
Ex '72 Penton 125 set up for flat track
Ex '73 RD250
Ex '68 TR6C - chopped
Ex 2006 GL1800 - the Black Pearl SOLD! to make room for:
2021 Can-Am Spyder RT Limited Dark Chalk Metallic
1975 Red GL1000 project - ex Pistol Pete project
1972 Triumph T150V Trident rescue - finished and FOR SALE!
1976 Yamaha RD400c
1978 GL1000 with '75 engine - the Hunley
Ex 1978 GL1000
Ex 1979 GL1000
Ex '79 CB750F rat bike
Ex '86 SEi
Ex '77 GL1000
Ex '76 RD400
Ex '72 Penton 125 set up for flat track
Ex '73 RD250
Ex '68 TR6C - chopped
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Re: Waking Donna; a '75 GL1000
you mention a hardener... hardeners are for two-part paint. I have not heard of using a hardener with rustoleum
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The question is not how much time do you have, it is what you do with the time that you have Gandalf
"One of the greatest dignities of humankind is that each successive generation is invested in the welfare of each new generation." Fred Rodgers
"it takes 10,000 hours to become an expert" ancient saying
78 constantly modified/customized since 1978, BOTM June 2015 de-evolving this very moment viewtopic.php?f=30&t=65511
76 Ltd "cookies bike" ALMOST DONE
79 project, finished, FOR SALE
'86 1200 (Beth's)(FOR SALE) with motorvation sidecar (sidecar sold) , July 2017 BOTM
'17 HD Road king and 08 HD Heritage softail (Beth's) (FOR SALE). I guess you can say we have MBS
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Re: Waking Donna; a '75 GL1000
There's this stuff called acrylic enamel hardener. I don't know anything about, or if it's even necessary.
Here's a random pic from the net:
Here's a random pic from the net:
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Re: Waking Donna; a '75 GL1000
Sprayed some paint today.
At least it's all grainy; consistent.
I'm happy with the color but it is a little "grainy".
or the is that a lot grainy? At least it's all grainy; consistent.
1975 GL1000
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