It's clear to see this is a labour of love for you, that makes it so enjoyable for us to watch and learn. I have tried this on old paint and the results are very good. The Turbonator strikes again. Thanks Eric.👍
your method is how i brought back the CB100 tank this winter. thanks for making these videos! It's the little things like this that really make the projects special - and we learn something new!
that my friend was such a transformation it does look like wow 52 years old i wish i looked that good when i was 52 but i don’t lol❤ love your channel it’s so cool to see someone just like me but learn like you said it’s easy stuff just a bit of effort well done mate i love making old newer but like you said not by painting it ❤
I know I've suggested this before, but I think you'd love a nice dual action buffer. The speed and random pattern from a DA will seriously up your polishing game! Always fun watching you clean up these old tanks...and why do you only have 14K subscribers??? You should be over 100K with your content!
I also use Meguiars ultimate for pretty much everything - I love it! I never tried the polishing compound though. It works very well, squeaks when you wipe it off, and actually smells good!
Amazing how that old paint can buff up. I try to talk people out of painting if its original and somewhat good looking as they are only original once but some people want that 100 point paint job.
Thanks! Mine is a 1970 CL175 and I bought the rolling frame several years ago because the orange tank had the same white stripes as my 1971 SL350 had back in the 70s. I had motorcycles but, a few years ago I helped a friend teach himself to ride and helped get his first bike. I found him a 250 Rebel 100 miles away, buy it for $1500, learn to ride, sell it for $1500. It ended up I rode the bike the 100 miles home for him and I was hooked on that engine. I don't do forward pegs but, I did buy a Yamaha 250 Virago while I was looking for a CB250 Nighthawk. Although I had "real"motorcycles, I found I was riding the 250s most of the time. They're just so easy. I don't feel the heat from the engine when it's 95 degrees and 95% humidity. I like my CB250 Nighthawk but, not all of it. I'm starting the project of building the CL175 into my wish bike. I bought a no title, not running 250 Rebel. I don't believe it was stolen, VIN check online and it has the original key. I had it running really good with a lawn mower tank in about an hour. So my wish list: the tank, the 234cc engine, 18 inch narrow tires front and rear, disc brake front (most likely the whole front from the Rebel), damn good solo seat, a rear rack so I can carry almost anything, the push to cancel turn signal switch from the Rebel, I pretty much always end up with Daytona handlebars and probably will with this one in the end. I realize nobody is going to like it but, me but, that's enough. My tank is not nearly as good as yours, lived outside. Pristine wouldn't match the rest of the project bike but, I can use your method to make it better, at least keep the rust from making pinholes. Thanks again.
@@motorcyclerewind I think a lot of people don't realize how much different a motorcycle with a narrow tire on the front and a wide tire on the back handles leaned over vs one that has same width or close front and back. I see your newest video is a CX500, I have 4 of those. I wanted a 1978 standard but, those aren't easy to find. I found 2 of the Custom, 16 inch wide tire on the back instead of the 18 inch the Standard has. I don't think most people would notice the difference or would know why they cornered different but, I do. Most of the world gets standard, well designed motorcycles and the US gets a lot of motorcycles built for the US. They aren't going to get ridden much and it's all what they look like.
Very nice! Only original once and could not agree more with you on that. I have a 1980 CB650 that I pulled out of a shed and got back on the road. Problem with the paint on that is the clearcoat near the gas cap has come off over time due to gas spilling (my guess). I wonder if they did not clear coat the older tanks, because a 1978 XL175 had the same issue. Nothing I do will fix either of them, unless I recoat them. But my 1974 CL360 is almost perfect after doing what you did on your tanks. Your thoughts???
Not sure when they started using clear coat. I have gotten lucky with spot painting problem areas then sanding and polishing to blend. Again I am not an expert!!! Thanks for watching.
Thanks to you I just went down a Mop n Glow rabbit hole. All I can say is, challenge accepted. There is an upcoming project that this will be perfect for.
I think it might even be better if you lightly wet sanded the tank with 1500 grit. That way you cut through to the better paint below first. Basically color sanding before buffing. Need to be really careful since you don't know how thin the original paint is. Just my opinion and maybe something to think about. I'm not a professional either.
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Good job.
Thank you! Cheers!
It's clear to see this is a labour of love for you, that makes it so enjoyable for us to watch and learn. I have tried this on old paint and the results are very good. The Turbonator strikes again. Thanks Eric.👍
Thanks so much. Turbo content coming Thursday.
Nice job.
Thanks so much for watching.
This is one of my favorite CL350 tanks.
Lovely tank..
Now I have to go polish my old tank 😊
Thats awesome.
Gotta admit...that tank was in exceptional condition for it's age.
It really is. I couldn't stand looking at it like it was. Thanks for watching
That was a really clean tank to start with. You did well putting some luster back into it. 👍🏻
Thanks 👍 It is so rewarding to do. Thanks for watching
Great job! I’m original paint over repaint too, from Shaun in Norwich 🇬🇧
Thanks so much for watching
Looks great
Thanks! So much fun. Thanks for watching
your method is how i brought back the CB100 tank this winter. thanks for making these videos! It's the little things like this that really make the projects special - and we learn something new!
Very cool! That is an AWESOME bike.
that my friend was such a transformation it does look like wow 52 years old i wish i looked that good when i was 52 but i don’t lol❤ love your channel it’s so cool to see someone just like me but learn like you said it’s easy stuff just a bit of effort well done mate i love making old newer but like you said not by painting it ❤
Thanks so much. These are so much fun to do. Thanks for watching.
Nice Job. Love the tank transformations!
Thanks so much. Really appreciate your continued support.
That’s a beautiful tank! You did a great job. Perfectly imperfect ❤️
Thank you! 😊
Just like one I had and spray painted a zillion coats of black paint.
Looked good with lots of wet fine sanding.
I was looking at this tank this morning. I think I am going to wet sand it with 1000 grit paper and maybe 2000 to make it look even better.
This is also my favorite to watch. It's so satisfying 😊
These are so much fun to do. Thanks for watching.
I know I've suggested this before, but I think you'd love a nice dual action buffer. The speed and random pattern from a DA will seriously up your polishing game! Always fun watching you clean up these old tanks...and why do you only have 14K subscribers??? You should be over 100K with your content!
I have a big DA need to get a small one. Used to have the one Meguiars made the fit on a drill. Trying to grow the channel. 100k is a goal.
Good job👌👍👍❤
Thanks 😄
I also use Meguiars ultimate for pretty much everything - I love it! I never tried the polishing compound though. It works very well, squeaks when you wipe it off, and actually smells good!
I am a huge fan of the Meguiars. Thanks for watching!
Love these restoration videos. Greetings from Brazil.
Thanks so much.
Amazing how that old paint can buff up. I try to talk people out of painting if its original and somewhat good looking as they are only original once but some people want that 100 point paint job.
I can appreciate a motorcycle that’s restored to better than factory standards. It’s just not what I prefer. Thanks for watching.
That Piano Bar Music makes me want to Sleep! LIKE REAL 70'S Man!
🤣😂🤣🎶 🎹. Thanks for watching
Whats your most Favorit Job on a motorbike?
Nothing beats a first start! Thanks for watching!
1973
My wife tells me I am wrong all the time. This may just be one of those times. I was using the date on the vin tag. Thanks for watching.
Ya made in 72 but a 73 model.i got a really cool picture of me as a 4 year old sitting on my dad's 73 cl350.
Thanks! Mine is a 1970 CL175 and I bought the rolling frame several years ago because the orange tank had the same white stripes as my 1971 SL350 had back in the 70s. I had motorcycles but, a few years ago I helped a friend teach himself to ride and helped get his first bike. I found him a 250 Rebel 100 miles away, buy it for $1500, learn to ride, sell it for $1500. It ended up I rode the bike the 100 miles home for him and I was hooked on that engine. I don't do forward pegs but, I did buy a Yamaha 250 Virago while I was looking for a CB250 Nighthawk. Although I had "real"motorcycles, I found I was riding the 250s most of the time. They're just so easy. I don't feel the heat from the engine when it's 95 degrees and 95% humidity. I like my CB250 Nighthawk but, not all of it. I'm starting the project of building the CL175 into my wish bike. I bought a no title, not running 250 Rebel. I don't believe it was stolen, VIN check online and it has the original key. I had it running really good with a lawn mower tank in about an hour. So my wish list: the tank, the 234cc engine, 18 inch narrow tires front and rear, disc brake front (most likely the whole front from the Rebel), damn good solo seat, a rear rack so I can carry almost anything, the push to cancel turn signal switch from the Rebel, I pretty much always end up with Daytona handlebars and probably will with this one in the end. I realize nobody is going to like it but, me but, that's enough. My tank is not nearly as good as yours, lived outside. Pristine wouldn't match the rest of the project bike but, I can use your method to make it better, at least keep the rust from making pinholes. Thanks again.
That sounds like an awesome bike. Who cares what anyone else thinks. It’s your bike and you build it the way you wanted. Good on you!
@@motorcyclerewind I think a lot of people don't realize how much different a motorcycle with a narrow tire on the front and a wide tire on the back handles leaned over vs one that has same width or close front and back. I see your newest video is a CX500, I have 4 of those. I wanted a 1978 standard but, those aren't easy to find. I found 2 of the Custom, 16 inch wide tire on the back instead of the 18 inch the Standard has. I don't think most people would notice the difference or would know why they cornered different but, I do. Most of the world gets standard, well designed motorcycles and the US gets a lot of motorcycles built for the US. They aren't going to get ridden much and it's all what they look like.
Very nice! Only original once and could not agree more with you on that. I have a 1980 CB650 that I pulled out of a shed and got back on the road. Problem with the paint on that is the clearcoat near the gas cap has come off over time due to gas spilling (my guess). I wonder if they did not clear coat the older tanks, because a 1978 XL175 had the same issue. Nothing I do will fix either of them, unless I recoat them. But my 1974 CL360 is almost perfect after doing what you did on your tanks.
Your thoughts???
Not sure when they started using clear coat. I have gotten lucky with spot painting problem areas then sanding and polishing to blend. Again I am not an expert!!! Thanks for watching.
I used mop n glow floor dhine on my tanks and fiberglass made it shine got too be clean first.
Thanks to you I just went down a Mop n Glow rabbit hole. All I can say is, challenge accepted. There is an upcoming project that this will be perfect for.
I think it might even be better if you lightly wet sanded the tank with 1500 grit. That way you cut through to the better paint below first. Basically color sanding before buffing. Need to be really careful since you don't know how thin the original paint is. Just my opinion and maybe something to think about. I'm not a professional either.
Ironically, this morning I was looking at the tank with the same thoughts.
Cellulose paint was better.
Change my mind.
At least you didn’t have to worry about the clear coat failing. 😂🤣