Repainting the YamaZong XT200GY-2 - Page 5

SpudRider · 10-22-2009, 03:25 PM

Yesterday I repainted some of the Zongâ€™s old plastic with Krylon Fusion Camouflage Ultra Flat Khaki spray paint. Below is a photograph of the repainted plastic, after it had dried for 24 hours.

I can report that Krylon Fusion Camouflage paint is very easy to apply, and it produces a nice flat finish. However, as you can see, Krylon has changed the color from the khaki posted on their website; the actual color is now more of a â€œbattleship gray.â€

Based upon these results, I can project my Zong repainted in Krylon Camo â€œKhakiâ€ would look similar to the retouched photographs posted below. I'm still making up my mind; what do you think?

Spud

FastDoc · 10-22-2009, 03:31 PM

It is great to apply. Very easy and gives a good finish.

Honestly though I don't like the grey. Looks like primer again. Khacki or tan is the way to go, IMHO.

AZ200cc · 10-22-2009, 03:52 PM

You have a harder time making up Your mind then Brett Favre

katoranger · 10-22-2009, 06:23 PM

Orange. That color blends in too well. You need the blaze orange to be seen. :idea:

chromedioxide · 10-22-2009, 07:56 PM

Whoa that does look really grey, almost matches the concrete driveway.

Maybe try gander mt., bass pro, cabela's or brownells? They'd definitely have the proper tan/khacki/sand color

SpudRider · 10-22-2009, 10:25 PM

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Originally Posted by katoranger

Orange. That color blends in too well. You need the blaze orange to be seen. :idea:

This afternoon I made one of the last trips this season up to 8,684 feet above sea level; the snow will soon close off this mountain top. :( Here's a photo I took of the Zong while descending from the summit; you can clearly see the difference in color between the new, orange rear-quarter panel, and the faded tailpiece.

My new, orange Polisport fender arrived today; I will pick it up tomorrow. After my new tailpiece arrives from Zongshen America, I will have new, orange plastic on the entire motorcycle.

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Originally Posted by chromedioxide

Whoa that does look really grey, almost matches the concrete driveway.

Maybe try gander mt., bass pro, cabela's or brownells? They'd definitely have the proper tan/khacki/sand color

If I wish to experiment with Desert Tan, I believe that Aervoe paint will provide the best color match.

http://www.aervoe.com/productcart/pc...duct=4#details

I can get this paint for $5-$9 per can from several vendors. The Aervoe paint specifies that its â€œcolors are exact matches to 595 Federal Specifications,â€ and it is â€œdesigned to U.S. Military Designated Field Coloring standards.â€

The Krylon Fusion paint will provide a nice, primer base for this enamel paint.

Spud

Weldangrind · 10-23-2009, 02:30 AM

I agree with the others on the grey paint; it looks dull and lifeless to me, yet somehow the tan colour really popped. If you can't replicate the Desert Tan, that orange is hard to beat.

FastDoc · 10-23-2009, 12:15 PM

Glad you got another high altiture run in Spud. Snow is no factor here, but it's rainy today but supposed to be nice for the weekend.

DesertRider · 10-26-2009, 11:47 AM

Hey spud, haven't been around for a while. My vote would be for the Kawi Green, but I have always loved that color. Not to fond of that gray, it looks like primer to me. By the way, I can't believe how faded your orange is 8O

FastDoc · 10-26-2009, 12:00 PM

IIRC, DR, you acutually painted yours orange, right?

Frog · 10-26-2009, 02:14 PM

I did my GY5 in Krylon fusion olive drab - Looks very good to my eyes and it is ace paint - really easy to get a nice quality finish.

Frog

DesertRider · 10-26-2009, 02:35 PM

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Originally Posted by FastDoc

IIRC, DR, you acutually painted yours orange, right?

yes, repainted with automotive paint and clear BC-CC, scratches buff out just like your car does.

Weldangrind · 10-26-2009, 10:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Frog

I did my GY5 in Krylon fusion olive drab - Looks very good to my eyes and it is ace paint - really easy to get a nice quality finish.

Frog

Will you share some photos Frog?

SpudRider · 10-29-2009, 09:49 PM

Yesterday I installed the Polisport Universal Supermoto fender on my YamaZong. I received my new orange tailpiece this afternoon, and I will probably install it tomorrow, completing the KTM orange color scheme.

It was cold this afternoon, but I decided to take a quick ride up a local mountaintop to get the following pictures of my new Polisport fender.

I would never want to go back to the stock Zong fender!

The Polisport fender is smaller, and it is constructed of thick, very high-quality plastic. Also, the orange color is molded into the fender. I paid the local Honda shop approximately $23, including tax, for my new Polisport fender.

I am enjoying my Zongâ€™s refreshed orange color scheme quite a bit.

Therefore, I am not surprised that KTM orange leads in the poll. Once again, I thank everyone for his constructive input.

Spud

DesertRider · 10-30-2009, 11:51 AM

Bike look's GREAT Spud, I like the new front fender. That is also why I chose to stay with the orange. People have mistaken it for a KTM at least a dozen time's and one guy even was on a KTM at the time

. Looking forward to the finished pic's

View Poll Results: Which YamaZong color scheme do you prefer?
KTM Orange	15	46.88%
Yamaha Blue	2	6.25%
Honda Red	1	3.13%
Stealth Black	6	18.75%
Desert Tan	5	15.63%
Kawasaki Green	3	9.38%
Voters: 32. You may not vote on this poll

10-22-2009, 03:25 PM	#61
SpudRider Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Idaho Posts: 25,054	Yesterday I repainted some of the Zongâ€™s old plastic with Krylon Fusion Camouflage Ultra Flat Khaki spray paint. Below is a photograph of the repainted plastic, after it had dried for 24 hours. I can report that Krylon Fusion Camouflage paint is very easy to apply, and it produces a nice flat finish. However, as you can see, Krylon has changed the color from the khaki posted on their website; the actual color is now more of a â€œbattleship gray.â€ Based upon these results, I can project my Zong repainted in Krylon Camo â€œKhakiâ€ would look similar to the retouched photographs posted below. I'm still making up my mind; what do you think? Spud __________________ Spud "Never argue with an idiot. He will drag you down to his level, and beat you with experience." Mark Twain 2015 Zongshen ZS250GY-3 (RX3) 2006 Zongshen ZS200GY-2 (Sierra 200) 2005 Honda XR650L 2004 Honda CRF250X 1998 Kawasaki KDX220 Mods made to my Zongshen ZS200GY-2: http://www.chinariders.net/showthread.php?t=6894
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10-22-2009, 03:31 PM	#62
FastDoc Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Southeastern Washington desert Posts: 14,761	It is great to apply. Very easy and gives a good finish. Honestly though I don't like the grey. Looks like primer again. Khacki or tan is the way to go, IMHO. __________________ Happy to serve.
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10-22-2009, 03:52 PM	#63
AZ200cc Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Show Low Arizona Posts: 2,889	You have a harder time making up Your mind then Brett Favre __________________ <br />2001 Suzuki DR200SE<br />1997 Suzuki RM250 YIKES<br />1995 Yamaha Breeze 125 daughters<br />1991 Honda XR80r Restored<br />maybe a 2003 Yamaha TTR90
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10-22-2009, 06:23 PM	#64
katoranger Join Date: May 2007 Location: Altamont, Kansas Posts: 15,103	Orange. That color blends in too well. You need the blaze orange to be seen. :idea: __________________ You meet the nicest people on a Honda Clone.
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10-22-2009, 07:56 PM	#65
chromedioxide Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 9	Whoa that does look really grey, almost matches the concrete driveway. Maybe try gander mt., bass pro, cabela's or brownells? They'd definitely have the proper tan/khacki/sand color
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10-23-2009, 02:30 AM	#67
Weldangrind Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Sardis, BC, Canada Posts: 25,977	I agree with the others on the grey paint; it looks dull and lifeless to me, yet somehow the tan colour really popped. If you can't replicate the Desert Tan, that orange is hard to beat. __________________ Weldangrind "I figure I'm well-prepared for coping with a bike that comes from the factory with unresolved issues and that rewards the self-reliant owner." - Buccaneer
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10-23-2009, 12:15 PM	#68
FastDoc Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Southeastern Washington desert Posts: 14,761	Glad you got another high altiture run in Spud. Snow is no factor here, but it's rainy today but supposed to be nice for the weekend. __________________ Happy to serve.
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10-26-2009, 11:47 AM	#69
DesertRider Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Desert of Eastern WA Posts: 99	Hey spud, haven't been around for a while. My vote would be for the Kawi Green, but I have always loved that color. Not to fond of that gray, it looks like primer to me. By the way, I can't believe how faded your orange is 8O __________________ EX: Zong owner
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10-26-2009, 12:00 PM	#70
FastDoc Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Southeastern Washington desert Posts: 14,761	IIRC, DR, you acutually painted yours orange, right? __________________ Happy to serve.
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10-26-2009, 02:14 PM	#71
Frog Join Date: May 2008 Location: Hampshire England Posts: 191	I did my GY5 in Krylon fusion olive drab - Looks very good to my eyes and it is ace paint - really easy to get a nice quality finish. Frog
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10-29-2009, 09:49 PM	#74
SpudRider Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Idaho Posts: 25,054	Yesterday I installed the Polisport Universal Supermoto fender on my YamaZong. I received my new orange tailpiece this afternoon, and I will probably install it tomorrow, completing the KTM orange color scheme. It was cold this afternoon, but I decided to take a quick ride up a local mountaintop to get the following pictures of my new Polisport fender. I would never want to go back to the stock Zong fender! The Polisport fender is smaller, and it is constructed of thick, very high-quality plastic. Also, the orange color is molded into the fender. I paid the local Honda shop approximately $23, including tax, for my new Polisport fender. I am enjoying my Zongâ€™s refreshed orange color scheme quite a bit. Therefore, I am not surprised that KTM orange leads in the poll. Once again, I thank everyone for his constructive input. Spud __________________ Spud "Never argue with an idiot. He will drag you down to his level, and beat you with experience." Mark Twain 2015 Zongshen ZS250GY-3 (RX3) 2006 Zongshen ZS200GY-2 (Sierra 200) 2005 Honda XR650L 2004 Honda CRF250X 1998 Kawasaki KDX220 Mods made to my Zongshen ZS200GY-2: http://www.chinariders.net/showthread.php?t=6894
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10-30-2009, 11:51 AM	#75
DesertRider Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Desert of Eastern WA Posts: 99	Bike look's GREAT Spud, I like the new front fender. That is also why I chose to stay with the orange. People have mistaken it for a KTM at least a dozen time's and one guy even was on a KTM at the time . Looking forward to the finished pic's __________________ EX: Zong owner
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