beenridin
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Lincoln trail!!
83 CR250 - I am not doing it but......
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beenridin
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We were there
NQ1965
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I got set back by the China-Virus earlier this week, but still managed to get a little grit blasting in yesterday and today.
I've still got some touchup work to do and then a real close inspection but getting closer. Been real lucky on the weather. I'm gonna knock out the 84CR frame while I'm at it.
Getting all of the tight spots around brackets and mounts ate up some time.
I've still got some touchup work to do and then a real close inspection but getting closer. Been real lucky on the weather. I'm gonna knock out the 84CR frame while I'm at it.
Getting all of the tight spots around brackets and mounts ate up some time.
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NQ1965
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With precious little spare time and when the weather would cooperate, I've managed to get a little progress.
So, a whole lot of our not-at-work time is spent either at our oldest granddaughter's track meets or at the ballpark for the other two grandkids, coaching.
At least with the frame's getting closer to being finished, I can get back to engine work and everything else.
Picked up a little Harbor Freight grit blaster which didn't do too awfully bad. And with using a tarp to catch most of it, I recovered and reused almost every bit of blast media. This blast hood that came with the unit absolutely sucks, so I bought a better more professional one off of ebay, but haven't used it yet.
Getting the original paint and powder coat off of the 84 frame took some time. I definitely need a higher capacity air compressor.
Earlier today before the final coats of Tahitian Red and Flash Red.
Final coats on the 82 CR
Final coats on the 84 CR
So, a whole lot of our not-at-work time is spent either at our oldest granddaughter's track meets or at the ballpark for the other two grandkids, coaching.
At least with the frame's getting closer to being finished, I can get back to engine work and everything else.
Picked up a little Harbor Freight grit blaster which didn't do too awfully bad. And with using a tarp to catch most of it, I recovered and reused almost every bit of blast media. This blast hood that came with the unit absolutely sucks, so I bought a better more professional one off of ebay, but haven't used it yet.
Getting the original paint and powder coat off of the 84 frame took some time. I definitely need a higher capacity air compressor.
Earlier today before the final coats of Tahitian Red and Flash Red.
Final coats on the 82 CR
Final coats on the 84 CR
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NQ1965
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A few minutes here, a few minutes there.
Struggled with the paint. The first paint I used was too glossy. Then after some digging on some VMX rebuild posts, found guys using VHT Brake Caliper paint for a nice high temp satin black finish. I went that route, and it turned out great. But then I noticed that it scuffed really easy, and that was after two weeks of curing time. I finally decided I was going to have to give it a light clear coat for added protection. Bam, right back to glossy, haha. No matter...I can live with it.
Struggled with the paint. The first paint I used was too glossy. Then after some digging on some VMX rebuild posts, found guys using VHT Brake Caliper paint for a nice high temp satin black finish. I went that route, and it turned out great. But then I noticed that it scuffed really easy, and that was after two weeks of curing time. I finally decided I was going to have to give it a light clear coat for added protection. Bam, right back to glossy, haha. No matter...I can live with it.
Rough Scramble
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If your going to use rattle can paint in your restorations I have found a paint made by Seymour called MRO that has a very high 'solids' formula that covers super nice, its durable, plus it is gasoline proof. Try a can, you'll be hooked.
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NQ1965
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Good tip, Thanks.If your going to use rattle can paint in your restorations I have found a paint made by Seymour called MRO that has a very high 'solids' formula that covers super nice, its durable, plus it is gasoline proof. Try a can, you'll be hooked.
Seymour Paint | Premium Spray Paints and Coatings
Seymour’s premium spray paints and coatings for the projects on the job site, at home, or in the garage. Trusted by pros, made for everyone!
Biggest challenge it seems is getting the right colors.
Another tip from an old co-worker for clear coating parts, particularly front Fork legs was Nyalic coatings. Haven't tried it yet but looks promising.