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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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Builds replica of Prince’s “Purple Rain” motorcycle CM400 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.

プリンスパープルレイン　バイク　prince purplerain　motorcycle

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

プリンスパープルレイン　バイク　prince purplerain　motorcycle

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.

プリンスパープルレイン　バイク　prince purplerain　motorcycle

Apply a thick layer of surfacer and scrape it off.

プリンスパープルレイン　バイク　prince purplerain　motorcycle

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

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I use this paint tool.

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プリンスパープルレイン　バイク　prince purplerain　motorcycle

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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