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Sandblaster Added a reply to JUST ANOTHER 2016 KTM 250SXF CHASSIS KX500 ENGINE CONVERSION GONE MAD!
2/5/2019 10:00pm Ok, the finish was clear. I ended up with some orange peel but only very slightly. My guess is my cheapo gun. I need to invest in some better equipment if I want to do more Cerakote. I'll post pics soon...
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Sandblaster Added a reply to JUST ANOTHER 2016 KTM 250SXF CHASSIS KX500 ENGINE CONVERSION GONE MAD!
2/4/2019 9:37pm On most of the parts no, but I had some issues with the tank and will see how it turned out in the morning. I believe the issue is my cheap spray gun. I actually sprayed it and it came out very dull. Then I wiped it all off with acetone, scrubbed it, baked it, and shot it again after...
Sandblaster Added a reply to JUST ANOTHER 2016 KTM 250SXF CHASSIS KX500 ENGINE CONVERSION GONE MAD!
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Sandblaster Added a reply to JUST ANOTHER 2016 KTM 250SXF CHASSIS KX500 ENGINE CONVERSION GONE MAD!
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Sandblaster Added a reply to JUST ANOTHER 2016 KTM 250SXF CHASSIS KX500 ENGINE CONVERSION GONE MAD!
2/4/2019 6:33pm Oh... by the way... Only some of these parts are for the KTX... the rest are for Pro Surfer Sunny Garcia's KX500 including the Bormi aluminum tank.. 
Sandblaster Added a reply to JUST ANOTHER 2016 KTM 250SXF CHASSIS KX500 ENGINE CONVERSION GONE MAD!
2/4/2019 6:30pm
Sandblaster Added a reply to JUST ANOTHER 2016 KTM 250SXF CHASSIS KX500 ENGINE CONVERSION GONE MAD!
2/4/2019 6:27pm This stuff is nasty so better use a respirator of some kind...
Sandblaster Added a reply to JUST ANOTHER 2016 KTM 250SXF CHASSIS KX500 ENGINE CONVERSION GONE MAD!
2/4/2019 6:23pm That's right... Dawn dish soap to prep polished aluminum parts... Just following directions for once in my life 
Sandblaster Added a reply to JUST ANOTHER 2016 KTM 250SXF CHASSIS KX500 ENGINE CONVERSION GONE MAD!
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2/4/2019 7:39am
Looking forward to more cerakote and how it holds up, maybe even give it a try
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Sandblaster Added a reply to JUST ANOTHER 2016 KTM 250SXF CHASSIS KX500 ENGINE CONVERSION GONE MAD!
2/4/2019 7:39am I'll be posting some pics on the Cerakote real soon... This last weekend I shot several parts and so far everything worked as it should.... I hope 
Sandblaster Added a reply to JUST ANOTHER 2016 KTM 250SXF CHASSIS KX500 ENGINE CONVERSION GONE MAD!
2/1/2019 8:38am Yes. I'm just waiting for a day with lower humidity so I can clear Cerakote the linkage and some other parts as well...
Sandblaster Added a reply to JUST ANOTHER 2016 KTM 250SXF CHASSIS KX500 ENGINE CONVERSION GONE MAD!
1/31/2019 8:54pm I'm very close to putting it all together... 
Sandblaster Added a reply to JUST ANOTHER 2016 KTM 250SXF CHASSIS KX500 ENGINE CONVERSION GONE MAD!
1/15/2019 11:38am Carnage from last night... 
Sandblaster Added a reply to JUST ANOTHER 2016 KTM 250SXF CHASSIS KX500 ENGINE CONVERSION GONE MAD!
1/13/2019 7:56am We should start assembly in a few days.. To the discerning kx500 eye you will see a few unobtainium new parts I've been hording for years 
Sandblaster Added a reply to JUST ANOTHER 2016 KTM 250SXF CHASSIS KX500 ENGINE CONVERSION GONE MAD!
1/9/2019 9:50pm Ok... We are shooting for the engine to be built in the next 10 days... So, I better get the trans and shift parts done.. It's a start... 
Old school polishing.. 
Old school polishing..
Sandblaster Added a reply to JUST ANOTHER 2016 KTM 250SXF CHASSIS KX500 ENGINE CONVERSION GONE MAD!
12/10/2018 1:21pm More goodies showed up today from Hammerhead. I have used Hammerhead products for many years. Everything has always been top quality. These parts are no exception. The shift lever is for a KX500 and has a 20mm extended tip. Makes it nice for those with a larger shoe size
The rear brake lever is another sweet piece for the...
The rear brake lever is another sweet piece for the...
Sandblaster Added a reply to JUST ANOTHER 2016 KTM 250SXF CHASSIS KX500 ENGINE CONVERSION GONE MAD!
11/26/2018 3:28pm
Sandblaster Added a reply to JUST ANOTHER 2016 KTM 250SXF CHASSIS KX500 ENGINE CONVERSION GONE MAD!
11/25/2018 3:01pm Sorry.... If I was rich and didn't have to work I'd have it done... It is a lot of work begging for parts
Not to mention there are a ton of one off parts on this build and some first time engine mods.... I'm hoping to do this photo shoot and testing this spring... Just a update... I started...
Not to mention there are a ton of one off parts on this build and some first time engine mods.... I'm hoping to do this photo shoot and testing this spring... Just a update... I started...
Sandblaster Added a reply to JUST ANOTHER 2016 KTM 250SXF CHASSIS KX500 ENGINE CONVERSION GONE MAD!
11/12/2018 6:32pm Oh yeah... It's a bit brighter then the original Kawi color but it looks marvelous 