My 1975 CB400F restoration project

[Seabeowner]

If only Henry had made motorbikes.

[ozzybud]

I got the side covers painted this morning for comparison to the original paint on the tank.(Tank in the background is untouched original) I am using 1983 Toyota color code 8A1. It was said to be a perfect match to Honda Varnish Blue. Looks like it is spot on to me. now some minor bodywork on some dings in the tank and get some color on it. I have the decals ready to go as well.

[ozzybud]

I got color on the Tank this morning.
 Stripped tank to bare metal
 Minimal bodywork(6 small dings)
 2 Coats epoxy primer
 3 Coats primer Surfacer
 Block sanded smooth
 2 Coats Base coat
 3 Coats  clear.
I will sand and polish the Clear coat tomorrow and get the Decals on.

I cant wait to fire her up!

[ozzybud]

After sand and polish.

[Cb750r]

Wow, looking amazing! Full paint booth eh? Are you in the business or is this serious hobby territory?!?

I do want to pick your brain on ”basic” paint setup. I work for a PPG paint distributor but I’m not in the paint side of the business. Would like to know what your preferred products are for the bikes I find there’s so many different options in the professional paint world it’s hard to know where to start!

[ozzybud]

Wow, looking amazing! Full paint booth eh? Are you in the business or is this serious hobby territory?!?

I do want to pick your brain on ”basic” paint setup. I work for a PPG paint distributor but I’m not in the paint side of the business. Would like to know what your preferred products are for the bikes I find there’s so many different options in the professional paint world it’s hard to know where to start!

More of a serious hobby. I used to Paint cars as a hobby. Since i Retired 5 years ago i have been focusing on motorcycles. Taking on a complete car again might not happen. its a huge commitment. I average 250-300 hours on a auto paint job.I would tell people just to paint a door is.... 20 hours prep, 3 to paint,5 to sand and polish. so we have close to 30 hours into a door. So my Motto now in retirement is i do stuff for others for "fun and for free"

I would love to chat and exchange knowledge anytime

this Mach1 is my last paint job and the only car i have painted for myself.

[Johnny4428]

Nice paint job on the tank and side panels. That’s a sound looking car as well.

[McCabe-Thiele (Ted)]

Great looking Ford Mustang - takes me back to my days in the car trade in 1973-79 - my Boss ran a Ford Gran Torino white with the red side burner stripes.
He swaped for a Ford Fairlane Coupe as they were RHD for the UK built in Australia iirc. Then he switched back to LHD with a Cadillac Fleetwood Brougham. All great cars for pulling a twin wheeled horse box around the midlands.

[ozzybud]

I got the tank painted a couple days ago. Polished and applied the decals today. Very happy with the results

[Piki]

I got the tank painted a couple days ago. Polished and applied the decals today. Very happy with the results

Hello, with all due respect, why ruin a good paint job with those stickers?

[ozzybud]

I got the tank painted a couple days ago. Polished and applied the decals today. Very happy with the results

Hello, with all due respect, why ruin a good paint job with those stickers?

Thank you for the compliment on my paint job!

[McCabe-Thiele (Ted)]

I'm here to learn what is wrong with the stickers?

[ozzybud]

I got everything back together this morning, started right up! Went for a cold and Moist ride around the Block.

It was nice and quiet.. great to not have the clutch basket rattle anymore.

Can the Valve cover be removed in frame on the CB400f?

[Nurse Julie]

'Can the Valve cover be removed in frame on the CB400f?'
Yes, it can.

[ozzybud]

'Can the Valve cover be removed in frame on the CB400f?'
Yes, it can.

Thank you Julie