Hi guys...Ive been searching all over and cant get help...How do you paint (or lack of) your tank and fenders? Ive seen some guys give their bikes that straight-outta-the junkyard look but then clear coat it so that it essentially gives you the rusted look but without the actual "cancer"
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Brings to mind the term 'browning' that's used on muzzle-loading guns. Browning is controlled rusting and similar to bluing in overall protection. Hmmm, interesting idea....
http://laurelmountainforge.com/barrel_brown_inst.htm
http://laurelmountainforge.com/barrel_brown_inst.htm
bloodthirstysystem
XS650 Addict
fuck that, ride the bike with no paint until it looks like you've been riding it. don't fake a patina..
it's like buying faded, ripped up jeans so they look old, but everyone knows you bought them at the gap
it's like buying faded, ripped up jeans so they look old, but everyone knows you bought them at the gap
volcom8877
reckless and relentless
Salt water on bare metal
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Tomterrific
XS650 Junkie
I like the technique where several layers of different colors are sprayed over each other then the layers are sanded through. This gives an old mottled look like the vehicle has been painted over many times, sat in a junk yard and then the new owner hasn't the time or money to get the paint job done but has started the body work. I've seen pristine race preped cars done this way on purpose to get a rat look.
Tom
Tom
OakBehringer
XS650 Guru
True dat.
Bigzakdaddy
chopper haters beware!!
Nevermind all that "do it like this" or "do it like that" to remain cool in the eyes of other riders. Hopefully you'll ride your bike, anyway you want, make it look as you choose, most importantly make it that way Any way you want. I feel the same way about my jeans!! Lol
Since your trying for the straight outta the yard finish, I'll shoot some advise. There really is no "way". Choose your colors, flats or satins work well, apply 2 or 3 coats of each. Allow a couple days to dry. The next part is up to you. in my case, I found that a speed buffer cranked up too high with aggressive compound, Rusty steel wool, 3m green scrubbies, metal brushes, acetone, rainy weather, peroxide worked well. Not in that order exactly!! You just have to work at it. Also, try to remove paint in areas that might have naturally worn out. Or somewhere a cable rubbed against, or where you strapped on a leather jacket for many years...
Furthermore, I assume that you'll use rattle cans for your task. I've not had the best experience clearing over rattle finish and rust. Try to remember that your going for the junk "look". If some gas runs out onto it and takes the paint off, does it really matter??
Check out my thread called "jap slap the rat rod chopper"
Get creative, you'll do fine!!
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Since your trying for the straight outta the yard finish, I'll shoot some advise. There really is no "way". Choose your colors, flats or satins work well, apply 2 or 3 coats of each. Allow a couple days to dry. The next part is up to you. in my case, I found that a speed buffer cranked up too high with aggressive compound, Rusty steel wool, 3m green scrubbies, metal brushes, acetone, rainy weather, peroxide worked well. Not in that order exactly!! You just have to work at it. Also, try to remove paint in areas that might have naturally worn out. Or somewhere a cable rubbed against, or where you strapped on a leather jacket for many years...
Furthermore, I assume that you'll use rattle cans for your task. I've not had the best experience clearing over rattle finish and rust. Try to remember that your going for the junk "look". If some gas runs out onto it and takes the paint off, does it really matter??
Check out my thread called "jap slap the rat rod chopper"
Get creative, you'll do fine!!
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DirtyErnie
Renaissance Hick
+1 for 9c1cap.
or go swap parts with a junkyard bike...
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or go swap parts with a junkyard bike...
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sgallaty
Antihero
Uh, we don't actually make it look rusted, they rust.
Bigzakdaddy
chopper haters beware!!
No one asked if doing your own patina was endorsed by the website in crowd. He asked HOW to do it. If your not a fan, stick with the threads about spark plugs and headlight bucket shorts.
Site rules
5. Members that have been around awhile: Don't scare the new members away. Give them a chance to show you what they're all about.
This could've been an interesting thread with good info for ppl looking to rock the rust.
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5. Members that have been around awhile: Don't scare the new members away. Give them a chance to show you what they're all about.
This could've been an interesting thread with good info for ppl looking to rock the rust.
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sgallaty
Antihero
I'm in the website out-crowd, and I still think that a fake patina is lame.
BigBoreSwede
XS650 Addict
Yeah.....just let it rust for a while. Saltwater to speed up the process. When you acived the right "amount" of rust you just greast it with some paraffin.
But your bike will look shabby and your jeans as well
But hey....who wears clean jeans??
/BigBoreSwede
But your bike will look shabby and your jeans as well
But hey....who wears clean jeans??/BigBoreSwede
got556
XS650 Addict
Buy a bunch of Mikes XS chrome parts and leave them out in the elements for a week....they'll rust by just hearing the weather man talk about rain....
visimpact
XS650 Addict
hooktool
XS650 Junkie
Look at Modern Masters-I use it on wood pieces from time to time. They have a lot to choose from.
http://www.modernmasters.com/
Make it look like you want it to.
John
http://www.modernmasters.com/
Make it look like you want it to.
John
twowheelinjim
twowheelinjim
I took paint and body repair classes at the local community college. I took a few classes because I wanted to learn the basics so I'm by no means an expert on this subject. One thing I asked the instructor was if it was possible to spray clear on bare metal and this was his answer. You can; provided you first spray the bare metal with some kind of etching compound or coating I don't remember the exact material. The stuff stops the surface from continually oxidizing and it gives the clear coat something to better bond with. I'm sure you could ask an automotive paint dealer what the stuff is and they will get it for you. I recently saw a rat rod that looked rough as a cob but when Iu felt the surface, it was smooth as glass but dull.
hotrdd
XS650 Junkie
I like this idea. You get the like you want with a little more character. Why does everything have to be new or shiny? I honestly thought this was the one group that would endorse something like this. Try Google searching hot rod patina and you should find some sights. Basically lay down your base color and then a middle color and finally a top color. Sand the areas that would normally wear to create the look you want. I might try this on my bike and its powder coated red.
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sgallaty
Antihero
Arrested decay is cool, but applique patina is lame in my single honest opinion.
