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Old May 30, 2006 | 07:41 PM
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After riding for a while, I want to spruce it up a bit. What is a good paint to use? I will most likely go aerosol and take my time enough to do a good job.
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Old May 30, 2006 | 07:42 PM
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Originally Posted by worm696
After riding for a while, I want to spruce it up a bit. What is a good paint to use? I will most likely go aerosol and take my time enough to do a good job.
I think you have to start with 600 grit sandpaper. Wetsand enough to get the clear coat off. I have a Honda elite 150 Deluxe that I've been meaning to dust off and repaint. 60 miles to the gallon ftw h:
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Old May 30, 2006 | 07:44 PM
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Originally Posted by Chefboiali
I think you have to start with 600 grit sandpaper. Wetsand enough to get the clear coat off. I have a Honda elite 150 Deluxe that I've been meaning to dust off and repaint. 60 miles to the gallon ftw h:
I usually started with around 600 when I did car plastic parts.
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Old May 30, 2006 | 09:40 PM
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Old May 31, 2006 | 05:42 AM
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The paint looks pretty shiney from the flash. It has alot of scrapes and scratches though.

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Old May 31, 2006 | 01:20 PM
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You just have to take your time and wet sand quite a bit. Helps if you use a high quality paint and use primer if you have deep scratches.
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Old May 31, 2006 | 01:26 PM
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Originally Posted by Chefboiali
I think you have to start with 600 grit sandpaper. Wetsand enough to get the clear coat off. I have a Honda elite 150 Deluxe that I've been meaning to dust off and repaint. 60 miles to the gallon ftw h:
i love the elite. didnt they make a 250 too?
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