Getting Rid Of That Nasty Rash

So I finally got around to painting my left side fairing and upper cowl that were damaged during my first 6 months of ownership in 2003 because of my lack of experience and general stupidity. In any case, I ordered some paint from Colorite some time in 2004 and it sat in my garage for about 2 and a half years. I followed the instructions as carefully as I could and the only thing I didn't use of theirs was their primer. I figured primer is primer right? Maybe that is why the new paint looks more gray than silver, but overall I am happy with the results. It definitly looks a lot better than those black scratches did and you can only tell it's not a perfect match when you look from one side to the other quickly. So, the left side is a bit darker and not quite as shiny as the right factory painted side. Doesn't bother me. Here are some pics of the project.

Fairing after I sanded and sanded...
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This is my "paint boot" to reduce dust and cat hair from sticking to paint
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This is the fairing in the "booth"
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Only painted left side of cowl. Bad tape job lead to a line running down the side. Oh well...
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I hope when I buff and wax the new paint that it will brighten up a bit more, but overall it ain't bad for 75 bucks. fing02.gif

quicknick, May 17 2007, 10:55 AMSo I finally got around to painting my left side fairing and upper cowl that were damaged during my first 6 months of ownership in 2003 because of my lack of experience and general stupidity. In any case, I ordered some paint from Colorite some time in 2004 and it sat in my garage for about 2 and a half years. I followed the instructions as carefully as I could and the only thing I didn't use of theirs was their primer. I figured primer is primer right? Maybe that is why the new paint looks more gray than silver, but overall I am happy with the results. It definitly looks a lot better than those black scratches did and you can only tell it's not a perfect match when you look from one side to the other quickly. So, the left side is a bit darker and not quite as shiny as the right factory painted side. Doesn't bother me. Here are some pics of the project.

Fairing after I sanded and sanded...
[image: gallery_856_2995_19526.jpg]
DSC00045.JPG

This is my "paint boot" to reduce dust and cat hair from sticking to paint
[image: gallery_856_2995_10012.jpg]
DSC00044.JPG

This is the fairing in the "booth"
[image: gallery_856_2995_15546.jpg]
DSC00046.JPG

Only painted left side of cowl. Bad tape job lead to a line running down the side. Oh well...
[image: gallery_856_2995_73480.jpg]
DSC00048.JPG

I hope when I buff and wax the new paint that it will brighten up a bit more, but overall it ain't bad for 75 bucks. fing02.gif

I'd love to see but all I get is red-Xs....
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So: Here is a pic of my '96 Silver.....with a fresh new body panel....
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jeremy556, Jun 3 2007, 09:41 AM[image: redx.gif]

not sure why, but that makes me laugh rolleyes.gif