Originally Posted by
1951vbs
It would not have to be a water based clear-coat. If the factory finish was cleaned and free of wax, then sanded, a standard urethane or other clear-coat could be applied over it. Disassembly, reassembly, prep and clear drive the cost. IMO, if you are going to go through the work you might as well get a unique color and I also don't know why you don't add some graphics, flames, hydro-graphics at the same time as they do not add greatly to the cost. I have had many of my bikes custom painted and when I can figure out what I will ride for a few weeks while I get my F6B painted I'll show you what I mean.