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Offline sixthwisconsin

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new paint job for the 550
« on: September 23, 2012, 12:32:10 PM »
Just got my cb550 back together after new paint.
I had the bucket, side covers, seat pan and tank hydro dipped with a carbon fiber pattern. it was then cleared with flat clear coat. From a distance, it looks like a solid color until you get close and see the carbon fiber pattern. Think I'll leave this bike alone for a while and get back to my 750f project!





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Re: new paint job for the 550
« Reply #1 on: September 23, 2012, 12:54:30 PM »
What's this dipping one speaks of?
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Re: new paint job for the 550
« Reply #2 on: September 23, 2012, 12:56:59 PM »
damn thats cool. you can also get that look with the 3m protector
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Re: new paint job for the 550
« Reply #3 on: September 23, 2012, 01:02:57 PM »
hydro dipping is a paint process that lays down a pattern on water. The part is then dipped into the pattern. I'm sure i'm simplifying this quite a bit but that is my understanding of the process.

Here is the local shop in Milwaukee I used.
Check out their wood grain boosa!

http://www.teamgileto.com

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I wanted to do the 3m wrap but the guy I took the tank to said It would need to be seamed and didn't recommend it. The curves were too tight.
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Re: new paint job for the 550
« Reply #4 on: September 23, 2012, 01:30:44 PM »
nice looking seat...where did you get it? 
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Re: new paint job for the 550
« Reply #5 on: September 23, 2012, 01:39:40 PM »
Quote from: PrsCustom22j on September 23, 2012, 01:30:44 PM
nice looking seat...where did you get it?

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Re: new paint job for the 550
« Reply #6 on: September 23, 2012, 02:09:57 PM »
That is sharp! I love it.
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Re: new paint job for the 550
« Reply #7 on: September 23, 2012, 02:40:01 PM »
I dig it man, super clean. I actually have the 3M film on my tank, a piece about 5" tall where a typical tank protector would go (where your belt buckle hits the tank), and it's over both of my knee dents (seamless). I mention it just because my knee dents have a good size curve too them, and there was no issues whatsoever. In fact I remember them asking if I wanted to cover the entire tank. You can't see the film in the picture, but you can see the degree of the curves of the knee dents. Click the picture for a larger version.



Also, what seat are you running?
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Re: new paint job for the 550
« Reply #8 on: September 23, 2012, 02:46:33 PM »
Wow - two great looking 550 cafes! Where have you guys been hiding these bikes, no project thread?
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Re: new paint job for the 550
« Reply #9 on: September 23, 2012, 03:21:53 PM »
Quote from: Stev-o on September 23, 2012, 02:46:33 PM
Wow - two great looking 550 cafes! Where have you guys been hiding these bikes, no project thread?

Thanks!
No project thread, sorry...
I was in such a hurry to build the bike I had no time to do a thread! I had it done in three months start to finish. I did take many photos though. I did start one for my 750f project but have not worked on it all summer! That one will fire back up soon.

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That 3M wrap will really flex well from what I have seen and it is what I started out wanting to do. Its the really tight compound corners that my shop said would need to be seamed. If anyone has done an entire tank, side cover, seat pan or headlight bucket without seams, I would love to see pictures.
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Re: new paint job for the 550
« Reply #10 on: September 23, 2012, 03:52:22 PM »
What seat are you running?
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Re: new paint job for the 550
« Reply #11 on: September 23, 2012, 03:59:29 PM »
Quote from: sscardefield on September 23, 2012, 03:52:22 PM
What seat are you running?

Answered that question two up from your post.
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Re: new paint job for the 550
« Reply #12 on: September 23, 2012, 04:11:12 PM »
#$%*, didn't even see that, sorry.
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Re: new paint job for the 550
« Reply #13 on: September 23, 2012, 04:27:34 PM »
That's a hot looking bike!  Great job.

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Re: new paint job for the 550
« Reply #14 on: September 23, 2012, 06:22:33 PM »
Sweet looking paint scheme Dave!
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Re: new paint job for the 550
« Reply #15 on: September 24, 2012, 06:46:02 AM »
so what's this 3M textured wrap that you guys are talking about?  anyone have a link?
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Re: new paint job for the 550
« Reply #16 on: September 24, 2012, 10:12:21 AM »
Quote from: mono on September 24, 2012, 06:46:02 AM
so what's this 3M textured wrap that you guys are talking about?  anyone have a link?
3M makes a vinyl adhesive that outdoor display companies use on the side of trucks etc. It comes in many patterns and solid colors. I saw a race trailer wrapped in carbon fiber and it looked awesome. It can be stretched and radiused to a large degree but the company I went to did not want to do the bike parts. Too tight.
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Re: new paint job for the 550
« Reply #17 on: September 24, 2012, 11:34:08 AM »
awesome, i'll look into it.  i know what you're talking about now -- just didn't know that they made it with sweet carbon fiber pattern!  i'll look it up :)
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Re: new paint job for the 550
« Reply #18 on: September 24, 2012, 05:43:18 PM »
Quote from: Tews19 on September 23, 2012, 06:22:33 PM
Sweet looking paint scheme Dave!

Thanks Nick...
Two Wheel Tuesday at Culver's tomorrow?
The 550 will be there after I pick up the Connie 14 from service. Doing a 2000 mile run Oct 4 to 14th out to Virginia so need to get that bike in top running order.
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Re: new paint job for the 550
« Reply #19 on: September 24, 2012, 07:59:48 PM »
Quote from: sixthwisconsin on September 24, 2012, 05:43:18 PM
Quote from: Tews19 on September 23, 2012, 06:22:33 PM
Sweet looking paint scheme Dave!

Thanks Nick...
Two Wheel Tuesday at Culver's tomorrow?
The 550 will be there after I pick up the Connie 14 from service. Doing a 2000 mile run Oct 4 to 14th out to Virginia so need to get that bike in top running order.

I wish but the wife is working tomorrow night. Fun with 4 kids at home..... :o :o :o :o
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Re: new paint job for the 550
« Reply #20 on: September 24, 2012, 11:36:27 PM »
Some vinyls and plastics respond to heat by becoming more flexible to stretch or to shrink to handle concave surfaces better. Patterns get distorted by this and people with sharp eyes for detail can see this even in complex patterns. So, there are limits on the stretching or shrinking for patterned pieces.
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Re: new paint job for the 550
« Reply #21 on: September 25, 2012, 01:06:42 AM »
Quote from: Stev-o on September 23, 2012, 02:46:33 PM
Wow - two great looking 550 cafes! Where have you guys been hiding these bikes, no project thread?

Any BOTM nominations yet?
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Re: new paint job for the 550
« Reply #22 on: September 25, 2012, 05:15:15 AM »
Looks Incredible! Nicely done!
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Re: new paint job for the 550
« Reply #23 on: September 25, 2012, 05:53:03 AM »
Quote from: fiddy of industry on September 25, 2012, 01:06:42 AM
Quote from: Stev-o on September 23, 2012, 02:46:33 PM
Wow - two great looking 550 cafes! Where have you guys been hiding these bikes, no project thread?

Any BOTM nominations yet?

Not til Monday
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Re: new paint job for the 550
« Reply #24 on: September 25, 2012, 06:05:51 AM »
bike looks great.... if you had the front fender and forks done it would have an apocoliptic look to it like something outta terminator 3 or something... 
 the only thing that i would have done different is maybe a different pattern on the seat to break it up... but thats being nit picky.... seriously nice ride
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