Triumphrat

B02S4 · 08-30-2005

Anyone have any experience with a close macth for the factory S4 semi-flat black frame paint? I need to touch-up some minor scratches...

SVRider · 08-30-2005

I've got these two left-hand side scratches I need to touch up as well, good question.

Joe-Dirt · 09-01-2005

You could probably use most any paint that matches, and use a sponge or something while it is wet to give the texture. I don't think any repair would be 100% invisible, but you could get it close enough.

punisher · 09-01-2005

I used black rustoleum, applied with a q-tip. Worked excellent, and no one could notice but me!!!

B02S4 · 09-02-2005

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On 2005-09-01 16:09, punisher wrote:
I used black rustoleum, applied with a q-tip. Worked excellent, and no one could notice but me!!!

OK, that's all the incentive I need...did you use gloss or flat?

Hey, anyone know if the Triumph frames are powdercoated or clearcoated...or both?

09-03-2005

i used black rustoluem semi gloss and matte a little of both andf dabbed with a sponge while it was tacky, looks fine...now anyone have any ideas on how to fix that horrible nick in my tank?

B02S4 · 09-05-2005

I used the Rustoleum gloss & flat mixture with Q-tip applicator method, as I already had the spray cans. I sprayed the paint into a small disposable container to work from. I also used a base coat of GM black touch up paint that I had on-hand. It turned out OK, not perfect, but what the heck, not at all bad for a Q-tip & some Rustoleum

The bike fell over while it was being trailered...one of the tie downs unfortunately wasn't secured right. The frame took the brunt of it on the right side motor mount weld, & at a wide point on the frame...surprisingly, nothing else was damaged, & what did hit was cosmetic only. As a friend said, I lucked-out on this one.

A casual observer wouldn't even notice the repair, but I know it's there. The motor mount weld came out great, the wide point is a little glossy compared to the surrounding finish. Maybe a little decal for camo will do the trick, perhaps a Union Jack or Triumph logo...got to make some lemonade out of this :razz:

Joe-Dirt · 09-06-2005

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On 2005-09-03 09:29, msuskier81 wrote:
i used black rustoluem semi gloss and matte a little of both andf dabbed with a sponge while it was tacky, looks fine...now anyone have any ideas on how to fix that horrible nick in my tank?

I'm no expert, but as for the tank nick, first find some matching paint. Then clean the nick out. I think they sell fiberglass brushes to pick out the area. Then carefully fill in the nick, only putting paint in the hole. Build it up slightly higher than the surrounding paint. Let it dry. Then use very fine(start with 400 grit then 600) sand paper and a sanding block, and level the area, sanding only the repair paint. Using water(wet sanding) would be the way to go. Once level and smooth, carefully buff the area with a buffing compound to bring back the shine. This is a general idea of how it's done. I've also seen sanding stones to level the repair.

punisher · 09-06-2005

I used the flat black rustoleum, but the semi gloss might be a better match. Go for it!