Painting mah GPZ - halfway there! (pic heavy)

[dextersaurus]

So today i started working on the GPZ again... Might as well try my hand at a re-spray than forking out £300 for a pro one.

So far i've finished the pillion grab handle, the rear plastic bit on top of the brake light, the wheels, the frame and the left side seat panel.

Just gotta do the tank, right side (already got primer on it) and the fairing/bellypan.

Yes, i know it's not the best paint job, but it'll do for what i want to use it for

i DID make a mess of the front wheel, the paint got on the tyre a wee bit, but it's not THAT noticable

Photowhoring:

As i got it.
https://i624.photobucket.com/albums/tt325/duncdmc/Photo0243.jpg?t=1281466513

Working up....


This is what i'm working from
https://i624.photobucket.com/albums/tt325/duncdmc/gpz%20project/kawasakigpz5002001black.jpg?t=1281467427

Work with what you've got eh This is the first bit with primer...
https://i624.photobucket.com/albums/tt325/duncdmc/gpz%20project/Photo0291.jpg?t=1281467588

and this is it painted
https://i624.photobucket.com/albums/tt325/duncdmc/gpz%20project/Photo0293.jpg?t=1281467591
Wee white specks on the right are bits of shite out the shed, wiped off

Here's it on the bike, with the freshly painted grab handle
https://i624.photobucket.com/albums/tt325/duncdmc/gpz%20project/Photo0297.jpg?t=1281467999

Next up was the (repaired) seat fairings...
https://i624.photobucket.com/albums/tt325/duncdmc/gpz%20project/Photo0292.jpg?t=1281467606

The primer...
https://i624.photobucket.com/albums/tt325/duncdmc/gpz%20project/Photo0296.jpg?t=1281467613

And painting.
https://i624.photobucket.com/albums/tt325/duncdmc/gpz%20project/Photo0298.jpg?t=1281467860

an angled picture...
https://i624.photobucket.com/albums/tt325/duncdmc/gpz%20project/Photo0303.jpg?t=1281468001

Back wheel painted...
https://i624.photobucket.com/albums/tt325/duncdmc/gpz%20project/Photo0300.jpg?t=1281468000

Which went a lot better than the front wheel did...
https://i624.photobucket.com/albums/tt325/duncdmc/gpz%20project/Photo0299.jpg?t=1281468001

Not sure how well BT45s grip with paint on them.

Some more pics from angles, showing the rest of the bike... front fairing is getting chucked soon as i get another one

https://i624.photobucket.com/albums/tt325/duncdmc/gpz%20project/Photo0301.jpg?t=1281468395
https://i624.photobucket.com/albums/tt325/duncdmc/gpz%20project/Photo0303.jpg?t=1281468396
https://i624.photobucket.com/albums/tt325/duncdmc/gpz%20project/Photo0304.jpg?t=1281468398
https://i624.photobucket.com/albums/tt325/duncdmc/gpz%20project/Photo0305.jpg?t=1281468399
https://i624.photobucket.com/albums/tt325/duncdmc/gpz%20project/Photo0306.jpg?t=1281468400
32k odd miles
https://i624.photobucket.com/albums/tt325/duncdmc/gpz%20project/Photo0307.jpg?t=1281468665
obligatory POV view
https://i624.photobucket.com/albums/tt325/duncdmc/gpz%20project/Photo0308.jpg?t=1281468668

A sly pic of the rim tape
And i added the '500S' stickers
https://i624.photobucket.com/albums/tt325/duncdmc/gpz%20project/Photo0310.jpg?t=1281468670
https://i624.photobucket.com/albums/tt325/duncdmc/gpz%20project/Photo0311.jpg?t=1281468670

Another pic of the back, you can KIND OF see the repair under the paint, but it's not obvious.
https://i624.photobucket.com/albums/tt325/duncdmc/gpz%20project/Photo0312.jpg?t=1281468671

And again, but this time with a little glimpse of the front wheel and rim tape.
https://i624.photobucket.com/albums/tt325/duncdmc/gpz%20project/Photo0313.jpg?t=1281468672

Then got the big red stripe for the back panel, It didn't stick at the top end and slid down just a wee bit, but i've straightened it out now, just before i put it away in the shed.

https://i624.photobucket.com/albums/tt325/duncdmc/gpz%20project/Photo0314.jpg?t=1281468677
https://i624.photobucket.com/albums/tt325/duncdmc/gpz%20project/Photo0315.jpg?t=1281468677

Should hopefully be all finished this weekend, might end up running out of paint/primer when it comes to painting the tank though, which will SUCK...

Cheers

Dunc

[Hazylogic]

looking nice. I thought you'd be getting your youtube address plastered all over it

[Frost]

Looks like the primer wasn't completely flat, something has reacted in a few little places and the paint should really have been polished flat before putting the sticker on as it gets rid of the orange peel effect and helps the sticker to stay on. I take it your not planning to lacquer it? I mean it doesn't look terrible or anything, not bad given it's your first attempt

[dextersaurus]

Youtube address is on my lid

It has laquer on it, just never really polished it yet.

Not planning on it being 100% perfect, long as it's black and doesn't have the scratches and cracks anymore, i'm happy with it.

Going to be a commuting hack, something for my first bike.

Happy enough with it tbh, not like I have any experience with it

Dunc

[Frost]

Not putting things on the grass will help, dirt, dust, condensation etc are all paints worst enemy.

[flumpy7]

Touch of white spirit and a rub with a rag should sort the tyre out.

[Frost]

Use will also sort it out. once the paint sets it becomes brittle, the rubber flexing as you ride will start to crack it off.

[Gazdaman]

Looks like not a bad start, but it looks like you've rushed it.
It really needs a really fine rub down between coats ideally, and certainly before laquer to flatten the paint. It still looks really quite orange peely and not particularly even.

But I suppose if you just want a cheap job then it'll do.

I suppose it's not exactly an MV f4i.

Gaz

[dextersaurus]

i'll take my time on the net set of panels

I bought the thing for £300, it's not gonna be perfect, but long as it looks nice enough, i'm happy

Dunc

[flumpy7]

[L-Jam]

That's a great price man, but damn I hate the 500 commuters, it's what I moved onto after my ped.


https://i633.photobucket.com/albums/uu53/BikerJones/Photo353.jpg

https://i633.photobucket.com/albums/uu53/BikerJones/Photo354.jpg

Now I'm on this!

https://i633.photobucket.com/albums/uu53/BikerJones/IMG_0308.jpg
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[Gazdaman]

That's the coolest CBR600F paintjob ever! Looks like a much more modern bike!

Gaz

[Frost]

Whats HRC about it, apart from the stickers of course

[dextersaurus]

Om nom nom i love the HRC scheme.

i'm looking at using this for a wee bit, and after i crash it, might 'fighter it and use it as a winter hack...

Looking at getting a zx6r, CBR600f, one of the bigger sports 6's.

But for now, the GPZ will do.

Bought for £300, spent £100~ on parts and paint, and it's still taxed and MOTd till april.

Can't complain at that eh?

Dunc

[dextersaurus]

Update as to my progress...

Got it running, and then broke it again

Maybe a bent valve, maybe the carbs again, maybe the piston is guffed, i dunno but i'll have to get it fixed soon

I've been working on the plastics and the like recently, as it needed a re-spray... thought i'd do it myself to save funds

Progress so far... just got the tank and fairing to do!
https://i624.photobucket.com/albums/tt325/duncdmc/Photo0325.jpg

This side needs stickered up
https://i624.photobucket.com/albums/tt325/duncdmc/Photo0329.jpg

This side is finished, as is the wheel
https://i624.photobucket.com/albums/tt325/duncdmc/Photo0328.jpg

Not sure why i took two of the same bit but there you go!
https://i624.photobucket.com/albums/tt325/duncdmc/Photo0327.jpg

The forks and wheel done, and the rim tape
https://i624.photobucket.com/albums/tt325/duncdmc/Photo0326.jpg

Shouldn't be too long till she's finished

Dunc

[bacon]

coming along nice dunc, though im a little worried as i've not seen a single bottle of IRN BRU anywhere in your posts for quite a while

[Hazylogic]

[dextersaurus]

So today the three of me decided to work more on the bike.

Got nothing done, but it made a cool picture

https://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs422.snc4/46502_1464495586118_1645368025_1065893_6023784_n.jpg

Dunc

[L-Jam]

Gazdaman, you have been sigged sir

DaFrostyOne, what is HRC about any of the HRC CBR's Honda produce?

Dunc, carry on mate, when I had the GS I did loads to it in terms of renovation, it's a great feeling and gets you looking after your bike, although you seem to know what you're doing anyway
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Click here if you're a young biker, wondering what to do after a moped/125!
Skp 50 --> GS 500 --> CBR600F with custom HRC paint jobby --> GSX-R 750 K7, beautiful!

[dextersaurus]

If i'm honest i have absolutely no idea what i'm doing.

This is the first time i've ever painted something like this, and with regards to repairs and the mechanical side, it's all trial and error.

Best way to learn i suppose - you never try you never learn

Dunc

[dextersaurus]

So today i finished the tank, quite badly though. it really didn't work well and then it started to rain.

i may fork out to get the tank done properly, but it'll do for now

https://i624.photobucket.com/albums/tt325/duncdmc/100_0129.jpg?t=1283010943
https://i624.photobucket.com/albums/tt325/duncdmc/100_0130.jpg?t=1283010927
https://i624.photobucket.com/albums/tt325/duncdmc/100_0131.jpg?t=1283010928
https://i624.photobucket.com/albums/tt325/duncdmc/100_0135.jpg?t=1283010932
Looks like primer is running down the side panel there, i didn't notice it when i took the pic so i'll have to have a look tomorrow...
https://i624.photobucket.com/albums/tt325/duncdmc/100_0136.jpg?t=1283010932
https://i624.photobucket.com/albums/tt325/duncdmc/100_0140.jpg?t=1283010937
https://i624.photobucket.com/albums/tt325/duncdmc/100_0137.jpg?t=1283010941

Cheers

Dunc

[woll]

Rat bike!
and how did you make the three man pic? you got a cloning machine?
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Current Bike- Suzuki DRZ400 SM K6
Previous bikes - Derbi Senda Xtreme50r, Honda CBR 125, Kawasaki ZZR 250, Yamaha DT125R, Suzuki Bandit 600, Gas gas ec 250, Honda CBR600FW
Damaged spleen, damaged kindey, 2 popped lungs, 2 broken ribs, broken face, broken wrist and 5 back fractures... remember kids walls hurt

[Hazylogic]

do ya fucking test lad!

[woll]

hazy you drunk? or hasnt dunk done his test yet
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Current Bike- Suzuki DRZ400 SM K6
Previous bikes - Derbi Senda Xtreme50r, Honda CBR 125, Kawasaki ZZR 250, Yamaha DT125R, Suzuki Bandit 600, Gas gas ec 250, Honda CBR600FW
Damaged spleen, damaged kindey, 2 popped lungs, 2 broken ribs, broken face, broken wrist and 5 back fractures... remember kids walls hurt

[dextersaurus]

Probably both!

Gonna do it soon, i promise.

Yeah, tank is getting re-done matt black tomorrow... and i think the petrol from the tank has leaked and that's why the side panel is all fucked... so i might matt black that too

The three of me pic was done in photoshop, 3 pics from the same spot, and me in different places, and just merged them all together.

Dunc