Unless the owner of a paint project speaks up, I really can't say.Does the blue go to @gggGary?What bike?
.... In other words, I could tell ya, but then I'd have to kill ya.
Unless the owner of a paint project speaks up, I really can't say.Does the blue go to @gggGary?What bike?
I've had good luck running chromed parts through the bead blaster just enough to rough it, followed by 2k self etch then 2k urethane primer.Same dealer, new game....
I used to think the only way to paint over chrome is taking it to a chromer's and have 'em take the chrome off. That's before I discovered these... 60 grit flap wheel. Takes chrome down to a paintable finish like a knife through butter.
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Handed off to the painters... 2 part epoxy.
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This'll be a custom color. Stay tuned, you'll not wanna miss it.
Twinsies once again. No longer identical twins, but kindred spirits nonetheless.
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https://www.xs650.com/threads/ggggarys-latest-xs-project-madness.28289/post-836555Does the blue go to @gggGary?What bike?
Pro tip time...
You can get really anal about vinyl placement... measure, mark... measure again, scribble out the old marks and pencil in new.... trying to be exact can be maddening. Hint; you don't need to be exact, jus' close enough so no one notices...
I find a reference point, in this case the white line across the bottom... and use painters tape to "stack" lines until it becomes it's own reference point "about" where you want the vinyl. Run another side to side across the top and Bob's your uncle.
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'Nother tip... after you squeegee the vinyl on and peel the top off, use a pencil point flashlight and shine across it at as shallow an angle as possible. Any air bubbles that need removing will stand out like a sore thumb by the shadow they cast. Here you can clearly see the grain of the vinyl. Yes, it's shiny, but even shiny will have a grain. If the grain cast's a shadow, a bubble will look like a mountain. Got lucky on these, so unfortunately no bubbles to shoot a pic of.
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Last tip... a personal preference actually. Use a soft squeegee. Most vinyl kits come with a hard squeegee. They work good when you first apply the decal. After you peel the paper off however, they can scratch the vinyl.... and pretty badly in some cases. A brand new bondo applicator does an excellent job of chasing out bubbles without scratching.
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Nice!!!!
Beautiful work!The Twins are done
Still needs a buff, but the painting part is finito. Goal was to finish 'em before the 1st of May. People got rally's to get to...
Funny story (or not).... was almost out of clear coat. Ordered some early last week 'cause.... it went backorder. Won't be here 'till about the 10th. Fuck me. So, scratch two different shoots. This was all or nothin'. Shot 'em both back to back. Finished right at sunset. This was left outta two cups.
Yeah, call it a squeaker.
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Beautiful work!
Thanks guys!F'n awesome. The big reveal in the Ozarks will be fun. Thanks @Jim
Thanks Bob!Hoowee! Beautiful work!
Kin I redo my bike in blue???
I would be glad to. It only makes sense. Our route from Mankato to Mountain View is through KC.And Jim rallies for a spectacular finish! Awesome.
Hey K can i con you into bringing a blue tank along from KC to Mountain View?