Triumphrat

BonnieBlack07

So after feeling inspired by someone else's work, I decided to strip my tank and spray with a matte clear coat.
Not sure if I like it as much as I thought I would.
Ultimately, it will be painted a matte black color like the rest of the bike.
But for now, here is a low res pic of 'er....

opinions? thoughts? interesting points of view?
love it? hate it?

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2007 Bonnie Black 865, AI/Airbox removed, K&N Pods, Preds, 140, 42, 2.5 turns

BlackTigNYC

looks damn good, man

I can never get enough of those flat paint colors

DrX

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Baltobonneville

In the picture, it looks like it's painted gray.

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Marty
2005 Bonneville Blue 790cc, AI removed, Staintunes RC, Unifilter, no snorkel, 118/40/Thrux needle/1 shim/3 turns, tachometer, Ikon 7610s in back, Ricor Intiminators in front, Pirelli Sport Demons, D9 gauge panel.

BonnieBlack07

Yeah, that's exactly my problem. After using a matte clear coat, it ended up looking greyish. I think that's why it didn't strike my fancy like I thought it would -

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2007 Bonnie Black 865, AI/Airbox removed, K&N Pods, Preds, 140, 42, 2.5 turns

rodburner

I like it. I just don`t see how a clear coat,matte,or otherwise,can color the tank.Don`t take this the wrong way,but did you get down to the bare metal or just the gray,very hard to remove,seal coat below the paint and primer? Like this?

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Ruining a perfectly good Bonnie since 2004.

BonnieBlack07

I'm pretty sure I got to the metal. This is the first time I've done something like this, but I read through your posts and others before attempting it.
I can tell you that the low res pic doesn't do anything for the tank's color.

Here are some better ones I took tonight:







The job isn't the best. I know. But the matte color coats dull the finish a little I think.

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2007 Bonnie Black 865, AI/Airbox removed, K&N Pods, Preds, 140, 42, 2.5 turns

rodburner

No,you did a great job on it. That looks sweet.

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Ruining a perfectly good Bonnie since 2004.

ARC

Dig it. You tank may eventually develop a spotty patina, even with the clear coat. I've had similar results with some steel railings I built.

Bare steel, while beautiful, is very difficult to keep pristine. Looks good for now, though!

Sofiaspin

I like that raw metal look.
A Monza fuel cap would go with it - stock now looks cheap and tinny (which it is).
What bars are they?