lipstick on a pig

[DerekM]

Since i had the transmission and rear end apart to grease the splines and inspect the swingarm i figured i would spend the $5 on a spray can since powdercoating might be a longer time away than the bike would like.

My sub frame, battery box, swingarm and rear portions of the frame looked like it was subject to chemical warfare courtesy of a previous battery, so i took some 150 and 400 grit and followed it up with some navel jelly. Topped it off with a coat of spray on rust cover paint in satin black and the bike looks so much better. swing arm and battery box are up next.

[montmil]

Your "before" shots remind me of something...

Nice work. One thing leads to another.
Before you know it, you'll be buying SimiChrome to shine up the tops on your Bings.

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[AlfromNH]

Very nice indeed. But yes, it is a slippery slope  

[Barry]

Take no notice of them... go ahead and polish the carb tops.

...and while your at it make sure all the screw slots line up.

[montmil]

Crikey, Barry! You've gone n' buffed the domes clean away from the Bings! I do luv me screws lined up...
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[DerekM]

Screws get lined up depending on the medication at hand. Beer, wine... Whiskey.

Looking much better.

[arvo92]

Nice result for a few bucks.
Makes me think that I should do the same as the rear end is coming off when my holiday starts in couple of weeks.

Looking much better than I would have thought for a spray can.

[DerekM]

Yeah, spray can is fine for some applications. Long term proper restore needs powder coating or a real paint, but for a clean and reassemble this will do.

[DerekM]

I had to buy another can of paint to get everything coated well, but very pleased with the results. before and afters below.