#$%* I just lost a complete half hour of an update reply trying to attach the second picture. When will I learn, do it on Word and paste it in. Have never lost anything in word.
It’s been hectic around here but I have made progress on the build. Back from the powder coater is are the Headers in Titanium w/ceramic coating on the inside, in an aluminum color are the frame, swingarm, horn rings and engine mounts. From the upholsterer I received the seat, I chose a soft brown leather with some lighter stitching in a diamond pattern. He built a pan for it and attached it with Velcro, which I had not asked him to do, on the bottom and snaps that I purchased in a copper tone for the perimeter. I think it came out very well.
I have begun the finish paint on the two tanks and set, results to date are less than stellar. I built a spray room within the garage and began with the seat by laying a coat of Alsa Killer Kan Jet Black. It never glossed over which is necessary to get the chrome look they say in the following steps, then laid a coat of Killer Khrome Mirra Clear which I thought would bring the gloss need to get the metal look in the next step. It did not work as advertised. It was a hot day 83 and max spray temp was 90 so I was well in bounds. Not in my favor, I bought this paint last year, put it in the house and turned the cans every month, could have been a factor.
What I ended up with was not a chrome look. Luckily for me I really had not wanted a chrome look but an aluminum look. There are two more clear coats too be done the last a 2k clear to make them gas safe. The tone appears like raw oiled steel. Its growing on me, I may like it? I used to do some airbrushing and have been teaching myself to be able to do panel lines and rivets which would break up the plainness of the steel and add some interest to it. The jury is still out on that one. Next I plan to get the engine in the frame and begin final assembly as time allows. Paint wise I will fix the black I shot on the Manx tank then shoot the stock tan in black before attempting to match the seats steel look when I do the Killer Khrome look. Pray for me.
Anyone interested in my boat build I mentioned and the maiden shake down launch and see a slide show and video at
It’s been hectic around here but I have made progress on the build. Back from the powder coater is are the Headers in Titanium w/ceramic coating on the inside, in an aluminum color are the frame, swingarm, horn rings and engine mounts. From the upholsterer I received the seat, I chose a soft brown leather with some lighter stitching in a diamond pattern. He built a pan for it and attached it with Velcro, which I had not asked him to do, on the bottom and snaps that I purchased in a copper tone for the perimeter. I think it came out very well.
I have begun the finish paint on the two tanks and set, results to date are less than stellar. I built a spray room within the garage and began with the seat by laying a coat of Alsa Killer Kan Jet Black. It never glossed over which is necessary to get the chrome look they say in the following steps, then laid a coat of Killer Khrome Mirra Clear which I thought would bring the gloss need to get the metal look in the next step. It did not work as advertised. It was a hot day 83 and max spray temp was 90 so I was well in bounds. Not in my favor, I bought this paint last year, put it in the house and turned the cans every month, could have been a factor.
What I ended up with was not a chrome look. Luckily for me I really had not wanted a chrome look but an aluminum look. There are two more clear coats too be done the last a 2k clear to make them gas safe. The tone appears like raw oiled steel. Its growing on me, I may like it? I used to do some airbrushing and have been teaching myself to be able to do panel lines and rivets which would break up the plainness of the steel and add some interest to it. The jury is still out on that one. Next I plan to get the engine in the frame and begin final assembly as time allows. Paint wise I will fix the black I shot on the Manx tank then shoot the stock tan in black before attempting to match the seats steel look when I do the Killer Khrome look. Pray for me.
Anyone interested in my boat build I mentioned and the maiden shake down launch and see a slide show and video at
http://s1288.photobucket.com/user/glmatson/story/114767The video is just before the last photo of this bike, press the arrow there
cant figure out how to engage the hyperlink so cut and past
And the beat goes on!
