hellindustries Posted October 11, 2015 Share Posted October 11, 2015 It was pretty clean anyway, but now the paint looks fantastic. No fading, no different shades. All glossy and fresh.Just need to get the paint chips and scuff marks fixed and it'll be like new.My favourite shot.And some more: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Polarbear Posted October 11, 2015 Member Contributer Share Posted October 11, 2015 Nice!!!!! Mine has never been this shiny, except the day I bought it. C Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LookingHard Posted October 11, 2015 Share Posted October 11, 2015 hellindustries, Looks great. Did you do it yourself? LH Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hellindustries Posted October 11, 2015 Author Share Posted October 11, 2015 hellindustries, Looks great. Did you do it yourself? LH Sadly, i can't yet buff paint. I can do everything else, though. Buffing was done by N.P Detailing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Cogswell Posted October 11, 2015 Member Contributer Share Posted October 11, 2015 Looks great! Were the pads removed from the tank or did they buff around them? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hellindustries Posted October 11, 2015 Author Share Posted October 11, 2015 Looks great! Were the pads removed from the tank or did they buff around them? Buffed around. Stomp grips aren't cheap! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Terry Posted October 11, 2015 Member Contributer Share Posted October 11, 2015 I just buffed mine today too. Used the road.....not something I'd recommend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hellindustries Posted October 11, 2015 Author Share Posted October 11, 2015 I just buffed mine today too. Used the road.....not something I'd recommend. You're convincing me to get crash-bungs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Switchblade Posted October 11, 2015 Member Contributer Share Posted October 11, 2015 Oops ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Cogswell Posted October 11, 2015 Member Contributer Share Posted October 11, 2015 Always hate to see that. Hopefully you came through it in better shape. Did the tank pick up a small ding too (beneath the Honda logo)? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
number9 Posted October 11, 2015 Share Posted October 11, 2015 Looks great! Were the pads removed from the tank or did they buff around them? Buffed around. Stomp grips aren't cheap! Do you happen to know which particular Stomp grips you're using? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer FotoMoto Posted October 12, 2015 Member Contributer Share Posted October 12, 2015 I just buffed mine today too. Used the road.....not something I'd recommend. I think you used a little too abrasive of a compound. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parksey Posted October 12, 2015 Share Posted October 12, 2015 Sorry to hear that Terry, wasn't in the Hunua Gorge by any chance? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hellindustries Posted October 12, 2015 Author Share Posted October 12, 2015 Looks great! Were the pads removed from the tank or did they buff around them? Buffed around. Stomp grips aren't cheap! Do you happen to know which particular Stomp grips you're using? Just the large universal ones. There are no specific shaped ones for the 5th gen. They come in clear or black. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Terry Posted October 12, 2015 Member Contributer Share Posted October 12, 2015 Sorry to hear that Terry, wasn't in the Hunua Gorge by any chance? No, out near Paparimu. Big bastard diesel spill. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ca315 Posted October 12, 2015 Share Posted October 12, 2015 Orbital sander, soft foam pad and a plastic polish (I used Meguiars Motorcycle Plastic Cleaner/polish) will put a glass smooth as new finish on your screen, also works on your visor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Mikey Posted October 12, 2015 Member Contributer Share Posted October 12, 2015 We all hope you came through unscathed Terry. Oh and hellindustries the 5th gen looks showroom new! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer FotoMoto Posted October 12, 2015 Member Contributer Share Posted October 12, 2015 In order to resurrect neglected finishes (notice poor condition mirror condoms), I do two coats/passes each in this order: rubbing compound, polishing compound, scratch remover, and light wax. First three steps with foam pads and electric drill (used like an orbital) and finally wax by hand. Start to finish, this will take approx. 1 hour PER large panel and tank but obviously less for front fender/seat cowl. I spent even more time on my tank due to some fine cat-like scratches in two spots. Oh yeah, and start with an absolutely clean finish (at least two passes on the leading edges for bugs/road grime with a good degreaser). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer FJ12Ryder Posted October 12, 2015 Member Contributer Share Posted October 12, 2015 Looks great, but waaay too much work for me. If I did that I'd hate to ride it and get it dirty. LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Terry Posted October 13, 2015 Member Contributer Share Posted October 13, 2015 We all hope you came through unscathed Terry. Oh and hellindustries the 5th gen looks showroom new! Thanks Mikey. I was wearing full leathers and a formerly nice, new Arai helmet plus boots and gloves, so unlike my bike, I have not a scratch on me, but I am feeling a little bruised. Hellindustries, sorry for the threadjack. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ca315 Posted October 13, 2015 Share Posted October 13, 2015 David Sliver Spares, set of condom free mirrors http://www.davidsilverspares.co.uk/VFR800FIX-1999/part_203842/, direct replacement. I've had a set for 4 years, no problems. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hellindustries Posted October 13, 2015 Author Share Posted October 13, 2015 DS spares are good. Recently got myself a whole load of bolts to replace those which were rusted and weathered.Really tempted to get some replacement mirrors. Mine can't decide if they want to go floppy or rock solid, and the mirror part itself moves around with vibration and doesn't stay where i put it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer wagzhp Posted October 13, 2015 Member Contributer Share Posted October 13, 2015 I actually picked up a set of the 2000 mirrors from amazon. They are made by Emgo and are quite good. (Although the cap head screws that came with them were just plain carbon steel and developed surface rust. I would recommend painting the screws, or replace them with stainless.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hellindustries Posted October 13, 2015 Author Share Posted October 13, 2015 I actually picked up a set of the 2000 mirrors from amazon. They are made by Emgo and are quite good. (Although the cap head screws that came with them were just plain carbon steel and developed surface rust. I would recommend painting the screws, or replace them with stainless.) I'll go with the DS spares ones, Emgo versions have too much P&P to make it worth it. I've recently replaced the mirror bolts with a load of new stainless caphead. Tempted to get quick release bolts (like bicycles have for the seats) for the mirrors so i don't need to carry an Allen key around with me all the time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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