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〜I built a motorcycle based on Prince's "Purple Rain" in Japan, so I'll show you the process of making it.〜

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Building Prince’s Purple Rain Motorcycle Replica (Honda CM400T Custom) in Japan – No. 8

投稿日：2026年3月3日 更新日：



I’m building a motorcycles for Prince “Purple Rain”（No. 8）

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Last time I made some mistakes, but I was able to paint the exterior in a beautiful purple color.　This time, I painted the inside of the cowling black.

Prince Purple Rain motorcycle replica Honda CM400T

The cowling before painting is made of black resin. However, it will not be beautiful after 40 years, so I will paint it.

Prince Purple Rain motorcycle replica Honda CM400T

I flattened the corners with putty.　There is a hole for a cigar socket, but since it is not used, it will be closed after painting.

Prince Purple Rain motorcycle replica Honda CM400T

Apply a thick layer of surfacer and scrape it off.

Prince Purple Rain motorcycle replica Honda CM400T

Scrape the surface before painting to increase the adhesion of the paint.

Prince Purple Rain motorcycle replica Honda CM400T

I use this paint tool.

 

Prince Purple Rain motorcycle replica Honda CM400T

I applied it 3 times.　I didn’t clear coat it, but it looks shiny and durable.　By the way, the wheels were also painted black.

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