Bodywork painting and lacquering
Posted: Tue Apr 10, 2018 6:30 pm
I have recently had my 1987 RD500LC UK bike back after a full bodywork repaint.
Whilst very original prior to the restoration I explained that the side panels needed to be colour coded internally as currently installed and the decals need to be lacquered over. Upon checking the quality of the painting I noticed the side panels have all been painted black and the only decals that have been lacquered are on the petrol tank.
All other decals have not been lacquered and already starting to peel off even though the bike has not yet been ridden.
I spoke with the company who undertook the work who have advised they have done the bodywork to original factory spec. Is this correct or should all the decals be lacquered and the insides of the side panels painted white and red.
If this is the case some photos would be excellent as I can then pass these on to the restoration company so they can put it right.
Thanks
Alex
Whilst very original prior to the restoration I explained that the side panels needed to be colour coded internally as currently installed and the decals need to be lacquered over. Upon checking the quality of the painting I noticed the side panels have all been painted black and the only decals that have been lacquered are on the petrol tank.
All other decals have not been lacquered and already starting to peel off even though the bike has not yet been ridden.
I spoke with the company who undertook the work who have advised they have done the bodywork to original factory spec. Is this correct or should all the decals be lacquered and the insides of the side panels painted white and red.
If this is the case some photos would be excellent as I can then pass these on to the restoration company so they can put it right.
Thanks
Alex