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Hi gang, rather than hi-jacking a somewhat similar thread, I thought I would make a new one and also post some pics of my latest mod. I bought a new pair of new '68' series Triumph sidecovers (in ivory) with the intent to paint them black and add some lightly customized graphics.
This way, I could do my mods without destroying my original Caspian blue sidecovers. I sanded the ivory covers with 400 grit to roughen it up a bit so the new paint would grip.
I used a rattlecan 'OSHA' black lacquer, with pretty good results. I sprayed each cover with 2-3 light coats. Then, I applied the custom vinyl graphics (900 CR for Cafe Racer) in metallic silver to each side cover. Then, I applied a few light coats of clear lacquer over the cover and vinyl graphics.
I allowed 24 hrs to pass, and then used 400 grit, then 2000 grit wet-or-dry sandpaper to knock down the high spots.
Followed that up with 3M polishing compound hand-rubbed in for several minutes, then some 3M Fiberglass glaze remover, then some Meguiar's scratch & swirl remover. I then used some Mother's Syn-Wax for a final protective coat.
The sheen in 'OK'...I will go in again with some more swirl remover or polishing compound until it really shines. I think I tried to wet sand too soon. I usually wait a week and have a lot better results, with a lot less work.
Anyway, since these side covers were there to be modified, I drilled 2 holes to mount my 'faux' oil cap...it mimics the look of the mid-sixties Bonneville oil-tank and cap. It was under $5.00 USD!
I hope these pics inspire those of you out there who want to modify their Thruxton or other Trump twin with something a little different.
I know most of the Bonnies have come with the black side covers, and I have always liked that styling retro-link to the old bikes.
See ya!
Cheers,
BLIGHT
This way, I could do my mods without destroying my original Caspian blue sidecovers. I sanded the ivory covers with 400 grit to roughen it up a bit so the new paint would grip.
I used a rattlecan 'OSHA' black lacquer, with pretty good results. I sprayed each cover with 2-3 light coats. Then, I applied the custom vinyl graphics (900 CR for Cafe Racer) in metallic silver to each side cover. Then, I applied a few light coats of clear lacquer over the cover and vinyl graphics.
I allowed 24 hrs to pass, and then used 400 grit, then 2000 grit wet-or-dry sandpaper to knock down the high spots.
Followed that up with 3M polishing compound hand-rubbed in for several minutes, then some 3M Fiberglass glaze remover, then some Meguiar's scratch & swirl remover. I then used some Mother's Syn-Wax for a final protective coat.
The sheen in 'OK'...I will go in again with some more swirl remover or polishing compound until it really shines. I think I tried to wet sand too soon. I usually wait a week and have a lot better results, with a lot less work.
Anyway, since these side covers were there to be modified, I drilled 2 holes to mount my 'faux' oil cap...it mimics the look of the mid-sixties Bonneville oil-tank and cap. It was under $5.00 USD!
I hope these pics inspire those of you out there who want to modify their Thruxton or other Trump twin with something a little different.
I know most of the Bonnies have come with the black side covers, and I have always liked that styling retro-link to the old bikes.
See ya!
Cheers,
BLIGHT



