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tidying up your swing arm
Posted: May 24th, '10, 14:58
by watters
over the years with the use of the paddock stand the swing arm on my ninja has picked up loads of small marks and scratches, really spolis the look of it!
is there anyway i can tidy this up at home? i use the bike everyday so cant take the bike to bits and take the swing arm off to give to anyody to sort out or have the bike off the road, any advice would be great
Re: tidying up your swing arm
Posted: May 24th, '10, 18:32
by Sixth Gear
First we'd need to know what the finish is, Steel, Alloy, Painted, Plated, Anodised.... and a picture so people can see the extent of the damage.
Re: tidying up your swing arm
Posted: May 25th, '10, 16:20
by ZXR400Lee
Kawasaki.. more than likely painted in silver..
Re: tidying up your swing arm
Posted: May 26th, '10, 15:11
by Funky
Paint
Re: tidying up your swing arm
Posted: May 30th, '10, 21:06
by Mike Daytona600
Put up a pic and I'll probably be able to tell you which paint to use. I'll be able to tell you how to do it as well, without taking many/any bits off. It's easy enough to do and doesn't take too long.
All the best, Mike
Re: tidying up your swing arm
Posted: May 30th, '10, 22:02
by Milky
silver paint
Re: tidying up your swing arm
Posted: Jun 3rd, '10, 21:05
by Mike Daytona600
The zx6/9 s around 99 were more gold but called kawasaki frame silver. The closest you can get is abenco argento (spelling).
but then I looked and saw what bike he hap and yes the 7s are silver
fill it if needed
rub down with 240 grit then 400 grit
Prime
i think those have black under so add a light dusting of satin
spray with simoniz wheel silver blending it in to the good paint
Use paper/masking tape to cover the wheel etc and thinners to remove any overspray
When doing these local cosmetics it's always easier when using a heat gun/hairdryer between aplications, but gently