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Thoughts on Painting an Eldorado.
« on: February 07, 2015, 02:25:58 PM »
I figured I would get some feedback here. I am considering repainting my 72 Eldorado. It has the original paint on all the bodywork. It's really in pretty descent shape for 43 years old. I'm kinda torn about covering it. But I intend to keep the machine. Had it 20 years already and will pass it down when I get to old to keep my balance anymore.  :beat_horse
So I am just looking for some of your thoughts on this issue. It is certainly a controversial topic. Have at it.

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Re: Thoughts on Painting an Eldorado.
« Reply #1 on: February 07, 2015, 02:58:56 PM »
if the paints original and fairly good I wouldn't paint it. unless youre going for a total resto.  just my thorts of course

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Re: Thoughts on Painting an Eldorado.
« Reply #2 on: February 07, 2015, 03:01:15 PM »
no don't.. it is only original once.. get some polish and buff it up before you paint..
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Re: Thoughts on Painting an Eldorado.
« Reply #3 on: February 07, 2015, 03:26:42 PM »
Agreed. I sure wouldn't repaint it if the original paint and pinstriping still looks good.
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Re: Thoughts on Painting an Eldorado.
« Reply #3 on: February 07, 2015, 03:26:42 PM »

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Re: Thoughts on Painting an Eldorado.
« Reply #4 on: February 07, 2015, 04:28:07 PM »
How about a photo, so we can see what you do!  :PICS!:
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Re: Thoughts on Painting an Eldorado.
« Reply #5 on: February 07, 2015, 05:09:26 PM »
Agreed. I sure wouldn't repaint it if the original paint and pinstriping still looks good.

Absolutely. Antiques are only original once, but that's how *I* feel.  ;D YMMV.
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Re: Thoughts on Painting an Eldorado.
« Reply #6 on: February 07, 2015, 05:35:04 PM »
Polish and wax it.
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Re: Thoughts on Painting an Eldorado.
« Reply #7 on: February 07, 2015, 06:42:09 PM »
Swap body parts with me.  ;D

Then you can have a new paint job and I can have an old paint job with chrome inserts in good condition.

Mine has been repainted over the chrome inserts ,which you would get re-chromed anyway and repainted.

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Re: Thoughts on Painting an Eldorado.
« Reply #8 on: February 07, 2015, 07:02:35 PM »
Original paint says "I've been around the block a few times kid, and have I got some stories for you!"  :bike
(Also, it is warm and inviting.)
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Re: Thoughts on Painting an Eldorado.
« Reply #9 on: February 07, 2015, 07:54:38 PM »
I am with the rest. Keep it original.
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Re: Thoughts on Painting an Eldorado.
« Reply #10 on: February 07, 2015, 08:06:44 PM »
[urlhttps://www.dropbox.com/s/s30cwkmea561vig/10420752_10205502231783678_8223067417690712459_n%20%281%29.jpg?dl=0][/url]
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Re: Thoughts on Painting an Eldorado.
« Reply #11 on: February 07, 2015, 11:38:00 PM »
https://www.dropbox.com/s/s30cwkmea561vig/10420752_10205502231783678_8223067417690712459_n%20(1).jpg?dl=0

I'd wax her, maybe touch up the pinstripes, find an original seat and get rid of the fishtails. my 2 cents.
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Thoughts on Painting an Eldorado.
« Reply #12 on: February 07, 2015, 11:40:58 PM »
Are you nuts?  Nothing but soap and water should touch that bike. That's absolutely gorgeous.

Turin's points exactly.

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Re: Thoughts on Painting an Eldorado.
« Reply #13 on: February 08, 2015, 01:50:05 AM »
That's a nice bike Eldo, you probably know this but be real careful with what polishes you use, any type of a cutting agent could remove the rest of your striping.
Looks very respectable as it is, just needs a good clean  ;)
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Re: Thoughts on Painting an Eldorado.
« Reply #14 on: February 08, 2015, 06:21:34 AM »
Perfect as is!  I wouldn't even get rid of the fishtails (ghastly as I think they are) because they are part of her evolution.  The handlebars - now that's another matter. I'd have those off in a trice.
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Re: Thoughts on Painting an Eldorado.
« Reply #15 on: February 08, 2015, 06:31:52 AM »
That's a beauty.  ;-T Make a good cafe racer..  ~;  :BEER:
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Re: Thoughts on Painting an Eldorado.
« Reply #16 on: February 08, 2015, 06:51:41 AM »
She's beautiful  ;D

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Re: Thoughts on Painting an Eldorado.
« Reply #17 on: February 08, 2015, 08:07:25 AM »
Alright alright, I got what I was looking for. Thank you all. As far as the fishtails, they are staying and so are the bars. I like the old bagger style and it fit's me right. I do have original seat. Had this solo saddle recovered many years ago and I like how it fits too. Sure it's a Harley seat but WTH. It's all about riding. If I ever end up doing a full resto on it, well then I'll deal with it.
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Re: Thoughts on Painting an Eldorado.
« Reply #18 on: February 08, 2015, 08:26:20 AM »
Where's the picture?
I touched up my white pinstripes with a tiny brush.  Duplicolor black spray paint match perfectly to touch up scars.  I then overcoated with clear and wetsanded/polished.
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Re: Thoughts on Painting an Eldorado.
« Reply #19 on: February 08, 2015, 08:48:54 AM »
As far as the fishtails, they are staying

Do the "fishtails" have any sort of baffling or are they straight through, no baffles? If the latter, they're not exactly optimum for proper running. Mac fishtails would be an improvement. 
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Re: Thoughts on Painting an Eldorado.
« Reply #20 on: February 08, 2015, 11:54:25 AM »
I sure like it the way it is . If you paint it would be like saying goodbye to an old friend . There is a soul in there and it shines through brilliantly .
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Re: Thoughts on Painting an Eldorado.
« Reply #21 on: February 08, 2015, 12:05:01 PM »
no don't.. it is only original once.. get some polish and buff it up before you paint..
Amen to that. Shiny repaint is not as cool as faded original.


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Re: Thoughts on Painting an Eldorado.
« Reply #23 on: February 08, 2015, 01:11:53 PM »
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Re: Thoughts on Painting an Eldorado.
« Reply #24 on: February 08, 2015, 02:00:07 PM »
https://www.dropbox.com/s/s30cwkmea561vig/10420752_10205502231783678_8223067417690712459_n%20(1).jpg?dl=0

I'd wax her, maybe touch up the pinstripes, find an original seat and get rid of the fishtails. my 2 cents.

Yeah, compound and wax. My eldo had lived next to the bay in Sausalito, by the houseboat crowd at Gate 5, and had been done with an aquamarine color marine enamel with a paintbrush.
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