The NEXT Project. GL1000LTD

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Re: The NEXT Project. GL1000LTD

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I've always painted them together... at least the engine halves. I have painted front covers, and rear covers separate. Both ways work, and look good.
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Re: The NEXT Project. GL1000LTD

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The problem with option (a) is that everything will get painted, bolts and all, which in my view would be a pity as all bolts are chrome plated.
I could assemble it with generic sacrificial bolts and then change them one by one when the paint is dry.

Problem with (b) is that there is more disassembly, and then a ton of masking to be done to keep the paint away from where it should not be.

Do any of you have any views on this?
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Re: The NEXT Project. GL1000LTD

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If you like the chrome bolts, paint it before you put it together. Only have to mask it once.... but will have to look at it for years
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Wow! 2 replies already. Don't you guys ever sleep? :-D :-D
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old habit..... up with the sun. Or a bit before. Try to get 100 miles in before breakfast :lol:
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Re: The NEXT Project. GL1000LTD

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You can also remove one bolt at a time and clean the head of it after painting. Dip it in paint thinner, clean, replace...
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Re: The NEXT Project. GL1000LTD

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Looking into this a bit more, I could use these plastic bolt caps. They are not expensive.
Paint and later remove them.
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They might leave a small ring unpainted around the base.
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I actually found a few of these plastic caps in a box, they are 10mm across flats for a 6mm bolt.
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Its actually a nice fit, and the outside diameter is the same as the bolt flange diameter.
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The bolts are 3 sizes, 6mm with 10mm across flats, 8mm with 12mm across flats and 10mm with 14mm across flats.
The 8 and 10 may be a problem, standard head on an 8mm bolt is 13mm across flats and a 10mm bolt is 17mm across flats.
Automotive bolt head sizes are different from standard industrial bolts.
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I was also thinking like Mr. Cyborg about there being a ring left unpainted at the base of the bolt, but looking at it now, I think this might actually work.
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My paint spray gun arrived today.
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I wasn't thinking about a lip on the bolt. I think you are right. It should work fine
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Nice gun, good masking .... be careful .... you’re running out of excuses ....

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Re: The NEXT Project. GL1000LTD

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Very nice gun!

I think the problem with painting separate parts is the OOPS! you get when trying to put them together, sooner or later you slip with the wrench and scratch, personally I would assemble and mask the bolts carefully
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