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Painting Aluminum XJ750 Sidecovers

Discussion in 'XJ Technical Chat' started by hydronaut, Aug 30, 2009.

  1. hydronaut

    hydronaut Member

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    What is the best way to restore the factory grey paint on the aluminum sidecover bezel? Managed to find a right one (and a broken left) for 55 bucks on eBay. Supposedly these are hard to find.

    I also want to repaint the side rail that the grab rail bolts onto and the engine covers. I am tempted to polish them all but want to go for that factory restored look.

    http://cgi.ebay.ca/1982-Yamaha-Maxim-XJ750-XJ-750-side-covers-panels_W0QQitemZ400069239122QQcmdZViewItemQQptZMotorcycles_Parts_Accessories?hash=item5d25fc2152&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14

    The ones I currently have on are in pretty good shape but I don't want to mess with them. I am starting the spare parts box for winter.

    Also, any good ideas how to remove the paint on the aluminum and plastic?

    Andrew
     
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  2. Mad_Bohemian

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    One the Al, you can use aircraft stripper, available at most automotive stores. Remove the plastic part from the side cover first, the stripper will eat right into it. I don't think the al on the side covers was painted at all, just clear coated over the satin finish . The Plastic pieces should be sanded. I'd start w/120 grit and when you start to see the original paint, switch to something finer like 220 or so. Finish w/400-600 grit, prime, wet sand with 800, then paint...
     
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    MB - I think he is talking about the battery cover - at least that is the link that Hydro is showing. The battery cover on my Seca is plastic.
     
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    I did not know that 8O They look identical to my maxim cover with the exception of a bunch of paint..
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    I didn't know the Seca covers were plastic....learned sumthin new today.. I can go back to bed now....lol
     
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