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Started by ribbert, April 16, 2013, 10:58:33 AM

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ribbert

April 16, 2013, 10:58:33 AM
I'm not a big fan of powder coat, so I paint everything. I have in fits and starts bought endless cans of silver to touch up the the FJ frame and they are never right. I know a paint shop will mix paint and put it in a rattle can for you but I was never serious enough to bother.

I recently bought a can (another one) of spray paint that is a near perfect match.

It is an off the shelf colour and is a polyurethane coating so it's very tough and not affected by fuel or oil.

So for those of you looking to spruce the old girl up on a budget or don't want to strip the whole bike down, it is a VHT product: SP188 FORD ARGENT SILVER. I have just done my swing arm and it looks great.

Noel
"Tell a wise man something he doesn't know and he'll thank you, tell a fool something he doesn't know and he'll abuse you"

movenon

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April 16, 2013, 11:06:43 AM
Thanks Noel for the tip. My frame is showing a bit of age... Unlike me :rofl: :rofl: :rofl:
George
Life isn't about having the best, but about making the best of what you have...

1990 FJ 1200

Arnie

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April 17, 2013, 09:50:33 PM
Noel,

I've found a number of paints labeled "Aluminum" are a pretty close match for touch-ups.  I'll keep your suggestion for any whole parts I need to re-paint.

Arnie
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