On a completely un-ford truck related topic I have a mini bike I am currently restoreing and I was wondering if I should clear coat the frame on it? I want to do the restoration just as a person might restore a Harley or other bike. I figured someone might know on the forum so I don't have to join another just for one question. This is the second time Im fixing up the bike as I got hit by a car on it. Thanks
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Clear Coat Motorcycle Frame
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Subzero
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Clear Coat Motorcycle Frame
1972 F100 Sport Custom-2WD, Aqua Blue and Wimbleton White, LWB, 302 V8 and C4 trans, P/S, P/B - under construction
Gone but not forgotten: 1968 F100 Ranger- 2WD, LWB, original rebuilt 360 V8, Autolite 2bbl carb, C6 Trans, Hedman Headers, Powermaster Racing Starter, H-Pipe and Glasspacks, P/S, P/B, A/C
Gone but not forgotten: 1968 F100 Ranger- 2WD, LWB, original rebuilt 360 V8, Autolite 2bbl carb, C6 Trans, Hedman Headers, Powermaster Racing Starter, H-Pipe and Glasspacks, P/S, P/B, A/C
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Re: Clear Coat Motorcycle Frame
You did not mention if the frame was painted yet but if not, have you ever tried VHT paint? That is some tuff stuff. Should not need clear coat considering VHT comes in gloss also. Far as clear coating i think that would be a personal preference. just my 
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Re: Clear Coat Motorcycle Frame
I have already painted the frame with rustoleum enamel black gloss. Next time I do a bike I will be sure to try that kind out though. I have liked the previous results of using the paint even though it is a rattle can. I also don't have a paint gun or compressor ( although I might in the next few months) and my main project is the F100 so all funds go to it.
1972 F100 Sport Custom-2WD, Aqua Blue and Wimbleton White, LWB, 302 V8 and C4 trans, P/S, P/B - under construction
Gone but not forgotten: 1968 F100 Ranger- 2WD, LWB, original rebuilt 360 V8, Autolite 2bbl carb, C6 Trans, Hedman Headers, Powermaster Racing Starter, H-Pipe and Glasspacks, P/S, P/B, A/C
Gone but not forgotten: 1968 F100 Ranger- 2WD, LWB, original rebuilt 360 V8, Autolite 2bbl carb, C6 Trans, Hedman Headers, Powermaster Racing Starter, H-Pipe and Glasspacks, P/S, P/B, A/C
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Re: Clear Coat Motorcycle Frame
I went ahead and clear coated the frame. I figured it wouldnt hurt anything and it gave it a little more gloss look. I will have to post some pictures when I finish with the bike. I restored it and was hit by a car on it in early July and the wreck destroyed almost everything I did to get it looking nice. Now it will look even nicer with the frame repainted.
1972 F100 Sport Custom-2WD, Aqua Blue and Wimbleton White, LWB, 302 V8 and C4 trans, P/S, P/B - under construction
Gone but not forgotten: 1968 F100 Ranger- 2WD, LWB, original rebuilt 360 V8, Autolite 2bbl carb, C6 Trans, Hedman Headers, Powermaster Racing Starter, H-Pipe and Glasspacks, P/S, P/B, A/C
Gone but not forgotten: 1968 F100 Ranger- 2WD, LWB, original rebuilt 360 V8, Autolite 2bbl carb, C6 Trans, Hedman Headers, Powermaster Racing Starter, H-Pipe and Glasspacks, P/S, P/B, A/C
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Re: Clear Coat Motorcycle Frame
My son-n-law fixed up an old mini bike for his nephew. He done a complete resto on it and i must say it turned out real well. He even found a small racing suit to match bike. That little fellow was tickled to death.