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1968 R60/2 Partial Restoration

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1968 R60/2 Partial Restoration

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1968 R60/2

I picked up this 68 R60/2 last summer after a long search for an old Vintage BMW. Overall its in good shape. Im the 3rd owner and the bike has around 37K miles on her. From the history the engine and transmission has been rebuilt and the bike has been partially painted several times. Since its not the original paint I have decided to strip her down, touch up the frame, clean her up, inspect her condition and paint the fenders, headlight/ears and tank. My goal is to get rid of all the rust, bare metal, old bushings. oil leaks and restore her back to a good looking daily rider.

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1966 R60/2, 1967 R69S, 1975 R90S, 2020 R1250GSA

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photos

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More photos....
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1966 R60/2, 1967 R69S, 1975 R90S, 2020 R1250GSA

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Looks like a solid bike and

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Looks like a solid bike and in good enough shape for preservation. Get some rubbing compound and rub the frame /swingarm out while you have some access,it will really pay off,dull frame paint sticks out. There is a awesome product called Evapo-rust,and you can apply it,it will convert/seal the rust but not affect the paint at all. You can leave it as is, or paint over it.
Thomas M.
R69S - R60/2 - R67/2 - R51/3 - R69

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Evapo-rust

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Thanks for the reply and information. The plan is to take one section at a time and touch it up. If I doesn't touch up well it will turn into a total tear down and frame restoration. I will try to post some photos as it progresses.
1966 R60/2, 1967 R69S, 1975 R90S, 2020 R1250GSA

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Yes, rub it out...

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You may be surprised at how well the ancient Glasurit paint will bounce back, and you'll never see a better gloss. I rubbed mine out using 3M 39062 Perfect-It Ultrafine Machine Polish. This is grade 3. When you are buffing out a new paint job, this is the final step, so it is comparatively mild and easy to work with. It's about $30 on Amazon, but it's a big bottle that will probably last you the life of the bike.
Jon Miller
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'13 F800GT
Altadena, California

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Mine came out better than I

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Mine came out better than I expected. Chromed the handlebars, someone had painted them. Powder coated the kickstand,center stand & foot pegs. Painted around the battery box, painted front forks. Painted under all the fenders. Painted the wheels. The rest was clean & well clean. Rebuilt the engine.

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That looks GREAT! I just rode

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That looks GREAT! I just rode my R69S today,I love that bike.
Thomas M.
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paint

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You guys are correct. The Glasurit frame paint is cleaning up very nice. It looks like I will be able to keep the frame original. That leads me to the fenders and tank ...... and I have a couple questions.

Avus 086 black paint. Color-Rite has it and there is a match to a PPG as well. I hear its a one stage paint, just prime and shoot the Avus black. My painter however says it needs a clear coat. If he adds a clear coat do you paint the stripes before or after the clear coat? So many questions, sorry. Im getting the pinstripes hand painted.
thanks
1966 R60/2, 1967 R69S, 1975 R90S, 2020 R1250GSA

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Don't

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Single-stage paint is just that. No clearcoat. Your painter has to get paint mixed that is just that. It requires a catalyst, but goes on just fine and the finish is fantastic. It also can be wet sanded and buffed if any imperfections happen. Hand stripe directly over the paint and no clear. Message me if you need the exact paint details.

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More about paint

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My front fender was repainted with Glasurit black, but in my area the single stage version is not allowed. You can buy it and shoot it yourself, but shops can lose their license if they use it. I took a chance on the two-stage base-clear, and the result is very good. A concours judge might spot it--or maybe not.
Jon Miller
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