Honda CB750 Sandcast

Alternator covers

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Garry32

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Hi Mark, On your sandcast 87 refurb on page,page 35 you showed a picture on two thin lipped alternator covers
they where both clear coated, then you where about to paint the Honda logo black(Matt black I take it ).
Can I ask is that the correct procedure Polish,Clear coat, then paint the Honda logo, Why not polish, paint the Honda logo then clear coat.

I take it it is so the Honda logo keeps the matt black look is that correct ?.
Thank you Garry :) :)


markb

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Hi Garry,
Painting the logo then clear coating would be easier. I am not sure which is correct but my covers definitely looked like they were painted after the clear coat. It probably wasn't done the way I did it. For one thing it would take too long and I also had to be very careful removing the excess paint without hurting the clear coat.
Mark
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Garry32

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Ok mark, thank you for the reply.
I think I will clear coat Last and if the finish looks too much of a gloss finish I can always repaint.
Thank you Garry :) :🇬🇧


markb

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That's the way I feel about some things. As long as you're not doing something that can't be undone it doesn't hurt to try.
Mark B
1969 CB750 sandcast #97 restored - Sold Restoration thread link
1969 CB750 sandcaxt #576 - Sold
1969 CB750 sandcast #1553 - Sold
1969 CB750 sandcast #1990 - Sold
1969 CB750 sandcast #5383 restored - Sold Restoration thread link
1970 CB750 K0 restored - Sold
2010 H-D Tri Glide Ultra Classic (Huh?)