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JackB

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Painting the Berkeley Jet
« on: July 09, 2013, 10:40:39 PM »
What is needed to paint the Berkeley Jet? 
I've seen one or two painted, it looks quite cool, but what is involved?
The white paint is on pretty good, just sand it and paint it??
Is this a good idea, or will it peel?   What kind paint?  2-part and clear?
Thanks, JackB
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ka0tyk

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Re: Painting the Berkeley Jet
« Reply #1 on: July 09, 2013, 11:06:42 PM »
sand it smooth, do NOT sand it down to the aluminum or else you'll have to prime with zinc chromate.  grab yourself a few cans of rustoleum appliance epoxy paint.  give it a couple coats and it'll last forever.



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RockyCapone

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Re: Painting the Berkeley Jet
« Reply #2 on: July 10, 2013, 07:50:07 AM »
My before and after pics. Used the epoxy paint. Cleaned everything with thinner and went to town. Epoxy paint is slow to dry but very strong. I sanded with those 3m fiber pads. Very happy with it.

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muffbro

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Re: Painting the Berkeley Jet
« Reply #3 on: July 10, 2013, 11:58:25 AM »
Quote from: RockyCapone on July 10, 2013, 07:50:07 AM
My before and after pics. Used the epoxy paint. Cleaned everything with thinner and went to town. Epoxy paint is slow to dry but very strong. I sanded with those 3m fiber pads. Very happy with it.

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Looks great!!!!
« Last Edit: July 10, 2013, 12:04:45 PM by muffbro »
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