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Title: Side panel paint
Post by: davefirestorm on January 19, 2020, 07:07:03 PM

I believe my 750F should have Matt black side panels,is that correct?

Title: Re: Side panel paint
Post by: Nurse Julie on January 19, 2020, 07:08:53 PM

I'm sure someone on here will know but if not, send Menno a PM, he will know for sure about the USA colours.

Title: Re: Side panel paint
Post by: davefirestorm on January 19, 2020, 07:30:17 PM

Thanks Julie.Taking tank/seat for painting tomorrow.Will paint side panels myself if matt.

Title: Re: Side panel paint
Post by: hairygit on January 19, 2020, 10:02:24 PM

They are actually satin finish "ghost grey" on U.K. models, but most people settle for satin black.

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Title: Re: Side panel paint
Post by: davefirestorm on January 19, 2020, 10:14:24 PM

Should have said it’s an American bike

Title: Re: Side panel paint
Post by: Moorey on January 19, 2020, 11:10:38 PM

Phantom Black, Honda code NH-43,   Pic of NOS  Panel.  RS paints have it.

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Title: Re: Side panel paint
Post by: Spitfire on January 20, 2020, 10:42:28 AM

I think that I matched my side panels to Ford Graphite Grey from Halfords.
(http://imageshack.com/a/img924/8562/IEq5TW.jpg)
(http://imageshack.com/a/img923/7162/DWGiEs.jpg)

Cheers

Dennis

Title: Re: Side panel paint
Post by: davefirestorm on January 20, 2020, 05:07:35 PM

Thanks to all that replied.Opted for Phantom black in the end,should have it all painted by end of March😁 I have found a place that produces new side panels for £30 they’re in Warwick.I managed repair one of mine that was cracked thought I’d pass info on as this price is less than Silvers

Title: Re: Side panel paint
Post by: hairygit on January 20, 2020, 05:27:21 PM

If anyone does buy the 750F1/2 panels from LPM, make sure you drill the holes for the side panel badges BEFORE painting them, saves heartache later!

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Title: Re: Side panel paint
Post by: davefirestorm on January 20, 2020, 05:49:35 PM

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Title: Re: Side panel paint
Post by: SumpMagnet on January 22, 2020, 10:20:07 PM

I think I will be picking up a left hand one for my F2. Having seen a few genuine ones on E-Bay for silly money, in poor condition to boot, I iwll go repro here.

Not going to pay £80 for a panel with splits, gouges and a load of damage.

Title: Re: Side panel paint
Post by: davefirestorm on January 23, 2020, 08:35:44 AM

I looked at them when at Stafford,mate of mine bought pair for a Superdream and they looked ok.I didn’t buy one as managed to repair crack in mine.

Title: Re: Side panel paint
Post by: Spitfire on January 23, 2020, 12:11:47 PM

I bought some on e bay and repaired one of mine, but the ones from eBay took a lot of work to bring them up to standard, spent a long time sanding, in the end the pattern ones were the best way to go.
(http://imageshack.com/a/img923/124/8irCbn.jpg)

Cheers

Dennis

Title: Re: Side panel paint
Post by: davefirestorm on January 23, 2020, 01:03:43 PM

Miy panel had a crack at top in middle and when I took it off ( carefully ) it was cold and it cracked by one of the lugs.I’d bought some of that superglue sold at bike/car shows that sticks anything (especially O rings lol.😂😂 ) it worked great on the cracks and when I bought it I had some bonding powder included again this worked great and made a good bond reinforcing round the lug.[attachimg=1]

Title: Re: Side panel paint
Post by: taysidedragon on January 23, 2020, 05:58:41 PM

I've got a pair of their replica side panels on my 400f.  Well made and good fit.👍