Forks - Repainted - SV650.org

Blue Flame · 22-10-09, 03:09 PM

Replaced the oil in the forks at the weekend and took the opportunity to repaint as they were looking a bit worse for wear.

Not sure about the colour? And yes I know there are paint runs

22-10-09, 03:13 PM

Looking good! Been meaning to do the same job can i ask what paint you used? ( not the colour code, the rest please )

Blue Flame · 22-10-09, 03:21 PM

A simple tin of Hammerite Copper (Hammered finish). Not very professional I know but hey ho we will see how it lasts.

22-10-09, 04:19 PM

im cringing lol

Blue Flame · 23-10-09, 08:10 AM

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Originally Posted by sv_rory

im cringing lol

Sometimes I am as well. Can't decide whether I like it or not.

23-10-09, 08:40 AM

If the rest of the frame was that colour then maybe it may look okay. Good work though.

STRAMASHER · 23-10-09, 09:15 AM

WTF!?

I'm worrying about you BF. Seriously...

..ish.

I just Nitromors'd my forks and got busy with the polishing blocks and Autosol. Came out great. See how it handles the salt and crap.

I have some Nitromors left fella.

Dave20046 · 23-10-09, 10:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Blue Flame

Sometimes I am as well. Can't decide whether I like it or not.

If you're not happy about it (omly person that matters really) and want to change colour atleast now you have a good undercoat, all you'd need to do is very lightly wet & dry them a bit and repaint. Although I'd recommend hammerite spray, bet you'd get a slightly nicer finish - do it in a warm area if you can too.

23-10-09, 10:24 AM

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Originally Posted by sv_rory

im cringing lol

Because of the colour of the hammerite?

Dave20046 · 23-10-09, 10:28 AM

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Originally Posted by -Ralph-

Because of the colour of the hammerite?

I'm guessing he means the colour, hammerite should be fine lots of people use hammerite. I've used it on engines and exhausts (high temp stuff) and I know someone that did a whole car in it and the finish was professional (took a lot of cutting & buffing!)

22-10-09, 03:09 PM	#1
Blue Flame Member Mega Poster Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Fife, Scotland Posts: 1,265	Forks - Repainted Replaced the oil in the forks at the weekend and took the opportunity to repaint as they were looking a bit worse for wear. Not sure about the colour? And yes I know there are paint runs __________________ Triumph Sprint GT 1050 -Sexy Phantom Black; Powerbronze Screen Previous >> K3 SV650S - Candy Copper;Lower Fairing Set;Fender Extender; Powerbronze Screen; HEL Braided Lines;

22-10-09, 03:13 PM	#2
Elltg Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Forks - Repainted Looking good! Been meaning to do the same job can i ask what paint you used? ( not the colour code, the rest please )

22-10-09, 03:21 PM	#3
Blue Flame Member Mega Poster Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Fife, Scotland Posts: 1,265	Re: Forks - Repainted A simple tin of Hammerite Copper (Hammered finish). Not very professional I know but hey ho we will see how it lasts. __________________ Triumph Sprint GT 1050 -Sexy Phantom Black; Powerbronze Screen Previous >> K3 SV650S - Candy Copper;Lower Fairing Set;Fender Extender; Powerbronze Screen; HEL Braided Lines;

22-10-09, 04:19 PM	#4
sv_rory Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Forks - Repainted im cringing lol

23-10-09, 08:40 AM	#6
plowsie Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Forks - Repainted If the rest of the frame was that colour then maybe it may look okay. Good work though.

23-10-09, 09:15 AM	#7
STRAMASHER Member Mega Poster Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Sunny Glasgow Posts: 1,715	Re: Forks - Repainted WTF!? I'm worrying about you BF. Seriously... ..ish. I just Nitromors'd my forks and got busy with the polishing blocks and Autosol. Came out great. See how it handles the salt and crap. I have some Nitromors left fella.

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