GS conversion

Started by Andreas Piepke, October 22, 2015, 06:01:54 PM

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Toolsurfer

Adrain I just saw one on Ebay while looking at Penton/KTM parts. Toolsurfer

454MRW

Try re-wetting the decals and use a careful application of a heat gun or hair dryer on the decals. Usually when first applying them on a wet, slightly soapy surface, the heat will allow the decals to stretch some allowing them to form to the contour better. The tank color looks good. The side panel seem a little dark. Mike

Michael R. Winter
I enjoy rebuilding and appreciating Pentons!
1974 250 HS Pentons-1978-1979 MX-6 175 & 250 KTM's
1976-78 125-400 RM's & 79 PE250 Suzuki & 2012 DR650
2007 CR125R Honda
1977 MC250 Maico
Michael R. Winter
I enjoy rebuilding and appreciating Pentons!
1976 Penton MC5 400
1977 KTM MC5 125
1978 KTM 78 GS6 250
L78-79 MX6 175-250 KTM\\\'s
1976-78 125-400 RM\\\'s
2007 CR125R Honda
1977 MC250 Maico
2017 KTM Freeride 250R

Andreas Piepke

OK I will try this out. Indeed the two reds are not exactly the same. It is Ford Crimson Red in both cases but didn't come out the same.

Andreas
\\\'73 Penton Hare Scrambler
\\\'73 Norton Commando
\\\'77 Maico 440 GS

Daniel Desranleau

Great job, looks amazing.

Daniel P. McEntee

The bike looks awesome! The shade of red on the tank looks fine to me, and the side panel too dark. Maybe repaint the side panel with a white primer underneath to brighten it up a bit.
   Type at you later,
   Dan McEntee

Andreas Piepke

Indeed, I used a dark primer for the side panels. On top of that I did the side panels myself, the tank was done by a local body shop. The finish and thickness of the paint cover on the tank are much better than what I did. Maybe I'll try your suggestion.

Cheers

Andreas
\\\'73 Penton Hare Scrambler
\\\'73 Norton Commando
\\\'77 Maico 440 GS