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Buellmonkey
Posted on Friday, September 03, 2004 - 06:53 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Hey, All,

I'm new to this website. I very much enjoy reading the posts. I have an '03 XB9S with a race kit. It seems as though I can't leave well enough alone...I've seen (frame) painted XBs. Is there a special precaution to painting the frame which doubles as the tank (in terms of prep, sanding, etc.)? I'm sure this will be terribly expensive and probably beyond me but I want to plan and save for this. Any suggestions?
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Captainkirk
Posted on Sunday, September 05, 2004 - 01:13 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Yes-trade it in on an XB12 and get the black frame. You'll probably spend less than you would prepping and painting your 9.
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Firebolt020283
Posted on Sunday, September 05, 2004 - 03:23 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

the 12 dont have a black frame it has a darker greay
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Captainkirk
Posted on Monday, September 06, 2004 - 01:51 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

I stand corrected...let's call it "charcoal", OK?
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M1combat
Posted on Monday, September 06, 2004 - 02:03 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Howabout Graphite Grey?
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Darthane
Posted on Monday, September 06, 2004 - 09:33 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Oh, for crying out loud...LOL

Monkey, there's nothing special you should have to do to prep it for painting. There has been concern regarding a sealant coating on the inside of the tanks that could react adversely to heat, so you might want to stay away from using a machine to sand it, but other than that, drain all the fuel, let it air out real well, and have at it.
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Captainkirk
Posted on Monday, September 06, 2004 - 11:35 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Darth;
Make up your mind, hey? Are you crying out loud or laughing out loud? You're confusing me.
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