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99 YZ 125 restore pictorial
Started by
pvangel
, Jan 26 2011 07:53 AM
285 replies to this topic
Posted 04 February 2011 - 04:59 AM
What is the MXHollywoods process? I did a search here but nothing came up?
Posted 04 February 2011 - 05:13 AM
Wow..the bike is looking great....cant wait to see the finished product......
Posted 04 February 2011 - 09:19 AM
pvangel said:
What is the MXHollywoods process? I did a search here but nothing came up?
Same thing happened to me. it's hollywoodmx i think that's why you can't find it.
here you go.
http://www.thumperta...ad.php?t=611365
Posted 04 February 2011 - 11:21 AM
Correct it is HollywoodMX... Heres the link to the process http://www.thumperta...hlight=tank dye, and heres how my tank came out after the 2nd dye process... you can decide if its worth it to try or not. One thing I will mention is the importance of getting the water as hot as possible. I actually got a roaster and left it on outside of course, for about 8 hours. If you cant do that then you need to follow the insulation techs. he gives to help keep it as hot as possible.The first tank I tried my water got cold and the tank turned purple... then I never could get it to go black. Figured Id give it one more shot since I had a spare tank and actually read how important the hot water was and it worked amazing.
Looks even better now that its been wet sanded with 2000 grit sand paper, heat gunned to smooth, and buffed, looks like a brand new tank.
Looks even better now that its been wet sanded with 2000 grit sand paper, heat gunned to smooth, and buffed, looks like a brand new tank.
Posted 04 February 2011 - 04:08 PM
i'm going to try the dye, supposed to snow(again!) tomorrow so i'll report back.
Posted 05 February 2011 - 11:55 AM
Went out and bought the dye but they only had two liquid and one powder, the liquid is supposed to be good for 6 gal per bottle so I think it should be fine, We'll see in 24hrs????
Soaked the tank in hot water while I was boiling up some pots.
Started filling it with boiling water and screwed on a 1x6 to keep it submerged becase it floated no mater what.
Sealed it up and I'll check it in the morning, floor has radiant heat in it so it should stay somewhat warm.
Soaked the tank in hot water while I was boiling up some pots.
Started filling it with boiling water and screwed on a 1x6 to keep it submerged becase it floated no mater what.
Sealed it up and I'll check it in the morning, floor has radiant heat in it so it should stay somewhat warm.
Posted 05 February 2011 - 12:00 PM
Since the Miss's wasn't looking I washed some parts in the sink, hasn't gone above freezing here since Nov so it's tough to pressure wash anything outside.
If she catches me washing nice greasy parts in the kitchen sink I'm a dead man,oh crap here she comes...gotta go
If she catches me washing nice greasy parts in the kitchen sink I'm a dead man,oh crap here she comes...gotta go
Posted 05 February 2011 - 01:30 PM
pvangel said:
Since the Miss's wasn't looking I washed some parts in the sink, hasn't gone above freezing here since Nov so it's tough to pressure wash anything outside.
If she catches me washing nice greasy parts in the kitchen sink I'm a dead man,oh crap here she comes...gotta go
If she catches me washing nice greasy parts in the kitchen sink I'm a dead man,oh crap here she comes...gotta go
I have done this so many times, it's amazing my wife hasn't killed me yet.
Posted 05 February 2011 - 02:02 PM
I escaped the rath of the miss's and retreated back to the man cave....
Mounted up a nice clean airbox and added a little "custom" grip tape on the frame.
Mounted up a nice clean airbox and added a little "custom" grip tape on the frame.
Posted 05 February 2011 - 06:43 PM
Good luck on your restoration! And yes, cold weather sure does suck. I basically moved my garage into my house lol.
And yes, cold weather sure does suck. I basically moved my garage into my house lol.
Posted 05 February 2011 - 08:48 PM
I think most of us are in the same boat when it comes to washing parts in the kitchen sink, LOL!
I love the grip tape idea, that is awesome.
I don't like the look of the big aluminum covers so the grip tape is definitely what I'm going to do.
Thanks
I love the grip tape idea, that is awesome.
I don't like the look of the big aluminum covers so the grip tape is definitely what I'm going to do.
Thanks
Posted 06 February 2011 - 11:44 AM
I left the tank in the dye for about 18 hrs and it really wasn't turning black, I don't know if there was enough dye or not? So I bought another 4 boxes and boiled some more water so I'l let it sit over night again? I am guessing that it can't hurt to sit in it for another 24 hrs..... we'll see.
Posted 06 February 2011 - 11:50 AM
I just re-read the write up from hollywood mx and I forgot the vinegar:bonk:
Lets see what happens?????
Lets see what happens?????
Posted 06 February 2011 - 07:50 PM
Yea the acid in the vinegar really helps the tank absorb the dye...
Posted 07 February 2011 - 07:12 AM
wow, makes me want to do this to my 99 250 as well.... looks great so far!
Posted 07 February 2011 - 07:41 AM
Great thread, thanks for sharing your project. The white frame looks great. What color plastics are you going w/?
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