I wish Color-Rite had colors for bikes older than '86 listed... Kurt On Nov 16, 2012 9:20 PM, "surfswab" <[email protected]> wrote:
> While you're studying up, there's something else you might want to > consider in terms of paint color. > > The 550 was produced for only one year (1983), so it is fairly rare, > even among the other Nighthawks of that era. Dunno how collectible > that makes it, but it might be a more attractive sale if you kept the > color a stock one for that year. They came in Candy Presto Red > (maroonish), color code R-8C-S, and Black (NH1). > > Of the two, black would be cheaper and easier to apply, especially for > a newb, since it the process requires one less step. The candy and > metallic colors require a base coat as well as a color coat in > addition to primer and clear. > > On Nov 16, 7:19 pm, [email protected] wrote: > > Thanks for the helpful tips. > > > > I'm a newbie to the whole paint shop experience. I have access to a > decent compressor. I wouldn't have imagined a sprayer being that cheap. > Didn't know there was a 2-part clear coat, that will be mandatory. I > considered using the same dark blue paint as on my truck, so I would have > some touch-up left over, but heard it would be expensive. I have lots of > time, so that's why I'm doing research now > > > > All I know so far is I wouldn't want to do wood/metal restoration as an > occupation after spending almost 5-hours stripping/scraping & sanding to > get the tank & front fender prepped. I'm still working on the side panels > & haven't pulled the tail-fin off yet. > > > > Bernie-550 > > > > On 11/16/12, surfswab wrote: > > > > I've had good results with Color-rite products. Their stuff is > > factory spec and their website includes do, don't and how-to > > tutorials. > > > > Aldo's correct about the 2-part epoxy clearcoat for gas-spill > > resistance. Spray Max is touted to be one of the best in that > > category. > > > > Links for both: > > > > > http://colorrite.com/http://www.repaintsupply.com/pd_2_part_2k_aerosol.cfm > > > > You don't mention color, so I'm assuming you're thinking basic black. > > If so, that's good since you won't need a color coat which will keep > > the cost down. You can probly get by with one can for a tank (about > > $15 I think + around $18 for clear). The color code for Honda black > > is NH1. > > > > On Nov 16, 2:16 pm, [email protected] wrote: > > > > > > > > > > > > > Hi Gang, > > > > > Didn't get any responses trying to sell the 550 so I'm going to give > it a badly needed paint job. > > > > > Last weekend I used some 'ZAR' paint remover & light sanding & the > tank came out nicely. It was a relief to see it didn't have any hidden > flaws. > > > > > I did a light coat of Rustoleum Primer, wet sanded it & added another > coat of primer. That's gonna be it for now until warmer weather arrives in > the Spring. This will be the first time in 4-years the bike will spend the > winter inside since I now own something with 4-wheels. > > > > > I was curious if there were any types/brands of paint/clear coat that > are of superior quality in a spray can? > > > I thought a friend owned a spray gun, but found out it was borrowed > from someone who is very protective of their tools. > > > > > Just thought I'd run it by some folks with experience. > > > > > Thanks- > > > Bernie > > > > > Clean 001.jpg > > > 207KViewDownload > > > > > Clean 002.jpg > > > 203KViewDownload > > > > -- > > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google > Groups "Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!" group. > > To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. > > To unsubscribe from this group, send email to > [email protected]. > > Visit this group athttp:// > groups.google.com/group/nighthawk_lovers?hl=en-US. > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!" group. > To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. > To unsubscribe from this group, send email to > [email protected]. > Visit this group at > http://groups.google.com/group/nighthawk_lovers?hl=en-US. > > > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!" group. To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected]. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/nighthawk_lovers?hl=en-US.
