RllwJoe's Recent Activity
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RllwJoe replied to the thread Clearcoat Refresh.
I started this tread by stating that my "'98 5th gen has passed the 50k mile mark, and has developed some scratches in the clearcoat."...
Apr 18, 2026 at 1:45 PM -
RllwJoe attached a file to the thread Clearcoat Refresh.
That's better! [ATTACH] [ATTACH] I now notice that I also sanded a bit too much at the bottom of the "P" prior to painting.........
Apr 18, 2026 at 1:37 PM
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RllwJoe attached a file to the thread Clearcoat Refresh.
Almost done. [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
Apr 18, 2026 at 1:29 PM
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RllwJoe attached a file to the thread Clearcoat Refresh.
I then sanded the Left fairing and the pillion cover with 1,500, followed by 2, 000 both wet sanded. If you've not done this yourself,...
Apr 18, 2026 at 1:26 PM
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RllwJoe attached a file to the thread Clearcoat Refresh.
All three of them wet sanded and ready for compounding & buffing. [ATTACH] At first I planned to attack the aforementioned sag and...
Apr 18, 2026 at 12:57 PM
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RllwJoe attached a file to the thread Clearcoat Refresh.
And the post clearcoat photos: [ATTACH] [ATTACH] My "spray booth is the great outdoors. I was pressed for tme because it was getting...
Apr 17, 2026 at 6:04 PM
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RllwJoe liked Captain 80s's post in the thread Clearcoat Refresh.
Gonna look great
Apr 17, 2026 at 4:16 PM -
RllwJoe replied to the thread Clearcoat Refresh.
I forgot to mention the cleaning process that was done before any sanding began. I've had issues with fish eye in the newly painted...
Apr 17, 2026 at 3:34 PM -
RllwJoe replied to the thread Clearcoat Refresh.
Thanks Captain. I was beginning to wonder if anyone had seen this thread yet.
Apr 17, 2026 at 3:03 PM -
RllwJoe replied to the thread Clearcoat Refresh.
Regading the 14mm aluminum sealing washers for the fuel line connection to the pump, I bought a couple from NAPA for a couple of...
Apr 17, 2026 at 3:02 PM -
RllwJoe attached a file to the thread Clearcoat Refresh.
Some post 2000 grit sanding photos The tank had a heavier factory clear (no burnthrough). [ATTACH] The Left fairing, however, was a...
Apr 17, 2026 at 9:41 AM
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RllwJoe replied to the thread VTR 2fiddy parts bike.
Wow! Did you do the rim the same way?
Apr 17, 2026 at 9:09 AM -
RllwJoe liked SanDogDewey's post in the thread VTR 2fiddy parts bike.
Agreed, it does look like a drug deal gone bad. It will also neutralize your soil. Cleans up nicely in my parking lot though. Here’s the...
Apr 17, 2026 at 9:09 AM
