The New And Improved Unofficial R65 Forum V2

Technical Discussion => BMW Technical Q&A, Primarily R65 => Topic started by: inveloveritas on May 11, 2022, 02:22:13 AM

Title: Paint for headlight bucket ?
Post by: inveloveritas on May 11, 2022, 02:22:13 AM

Hi all
So I’m getting into my resto on my R65LS (more a refresh) and it’s fairing-less so I want the headlight bucket to be nicer. It seems to have a texture to it.
What’s best to use on it ? BBQ paint maybe ??
Thanks
Sean

Title: Re: Paint for headlight bucket ?
Post by: Justin B. on May 15, 2022, 05:31:26 PM

I think a semi-gloss crinkle black or just satin black would look nice. 

Title: Re: Paint for headlight bucket ?
Post by: DanZ3 on May 30, 2022, 10:30:23 AM

SEM Landau Black is what I used.  I didn't sand the bucket smooth just scuffed it with a scotch bright pad to preserve the texture.

Title: Re: Paint for headlight bucket ?
Post by: bluefisher on June 03, 2022, 05:44:33 AM

 I used a Rustoleum bed liner paint on my GL1000 gauge pod with excellent results. I know the texture your looking for as I have an 80 r65. The trick with using it is multiple light coats and a distance of 10 inches or so when spraying. It came out perfect. Hope that helps...