Author Topic: Does anyone know a good painter? (Read 4754 times)

Jim Harris · « **on:** April 17, 2013, 04:52:49 AM »

I'm thinking about having my 69 CB750 K0 repainted. I believe that the tank, headlight bucket and ears are the original Candy Ruby Red, but the side covers are reproductions and a shade off. The tank also has several chips and scrapes. I want to re-paint everything back to the original color. Does anyone have a good painter that they would recommend?
Thanks!

Scott S · « **Reply #1 on:** April 17, 2013, 05:07:27 AM »

I know a guy down here in Rock Hill, but he's in the process of moving his business and probably won't be taking in any new work until June-ish.
PM me for details if interested.

70CB750 · « **Reply #2 on:** April 17, 2013, 05:09:52 AM »

Yes, I do, but up here in Northern Virginia.

Jim Harris · « **Reply #3 on:** April 17, 2013, 05:21:29 AM »

The closer the better, but distance isn't a problem. I can disassemble the parts and ship them to his shop.

bollingball · « **Reply #4 on:** April 17, 2013, 05:52:44 AM »

I think it would be a lot better to find one in driving distance. You need to see there work in person and discuss the details. Unless the painter is well known in the USA. You are looking at $500. for a good stock job with painted stripes instead of decals or decals with clear coat on top to $1500. and up for custom work. Any shade tree job can be had for $300. or less. IMO
Ken

Vinhead1957 · « **Reply #5 on:** April 17, 2013, 08:04:19 AM »

There are some restoration painters on the forum here. Marble motors for one. The shade tree painter here says. The 69 may be worth a professional job.

CBNJ74 · « **Reply #6 on:** April 17, 2013, 08:21:37 AM »

Mark Byrd
mark8149@yahoo.com
West Virginia

He did an amazing job on the tank and side cover for my 73. He includes all the tank decals and body work and plastic welding. It's about a 2 month turn around but most definately worth the wait. For $100 extra he cleans out your tank. He even restored my tank badges.

Jim Harris · « **Reply #7 on:** April 17, 2013, 12:26:20 PM »

Yes, I've heard good things about Mark Byrd before. I'll contact him to see if he is interested.
Thanks!

Honda1976 · « **Reply #8 on:** January 21, 2015, 03:44:15 PM »

I realize that this post about Marble Motors is very old but if anyone is thinking of having Randy Marble paint parts - do not consider it at all. It took him over three months to "paint" a gas tank, two side covers, two fenders and a headlight cover and it cost well over a grand $$$. He painted the outside of the gas tank without even cleaning the inside of the tank that had obvious evidence of rust. They didn't even bother to ask if they should clean the tank first and only a complete idiot would paint a tank and not clean or ask to clean the tank before painting the outside of the tank. I could go on and on, but, I DO NOT recommend using Randy Marble for any painting.

flybox1 · « **Reply #9 on:** January 21, 2015, 04:53:14 PM »

nvr2old
Just scroll thru his pictures...lots of good stuff to look at

http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php?action=profile;u=13743;area=showposts;start=0

la ca fe · « **Reply #10 on:** January 21, 2015, 05:08:55 PM »

If you are in NC, I used to work for some painters near Rockingham who painted race cars and drag bikes and such. I also worked for a really good and reasonable painter in Pine Bluff, NC. named Irving Williams at Williams Body shop. I learned a lot there as a kid and he is a great guy. If you are near there, look him up and tell him Aaron sent you.

Stev-o · « **Reply #11 on:** January 21, 2015, 06:50:05 PM »

Quote from: flybox1 on January 21, 2015, 04:53:14 PM

nvr2old
Just scroll thru his pictures...

He is a great painter but is no longer doing it. I contacted him last month about painting my Kaw H1...

grcamna2 · « **Reply #12 on:** January 21, 2015, 07:41:38 PM »

Quote from: Honda1976 on January 21, 2015, 03:44:15 PM

I realize that this post about Marble Motors is very old but if anyone is thinking of having Randy Marble paint parts - do not consider it at all. It took him over three months to "paint" a gas tank, two side covers, two fenders and a headlight cover and it cost well over a grand $$$. He painted the outside of the gas tank without even cleaning the inside of the tank that had obvious evidence of rust. They didn't even bother to ask if they should clean the tank first and only a complete idiot would paint a tank and not clean or ask to clean the tank before painting the outside of the tank. I could go on and on, but, I DO NOT recommend using Randy Marble for any painting.

I agree,there are better dudes.

flybox1 · « **Reply #13 on:** January 22, 2015, 06:55:47 AM »

Quote from: Stev-o on January 21, 2015, 06:50:05 PM

Quote from: flybox1 on January 21, 2015, 04:53:14 PM
nvr2old
Just scroll thru his pictures...

He is a great painter but is no longer doing it. I contacted him last month about painting my Kaw H1...

Bummer. He did some great stuff.

nvr2old · « **Reply #14 on:** January 22, 2015, 10:16:19 AM »

He is a great painter but is no longer doing it. I contacted him last month about painting my Kaw H1...
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Bummer. He did some great stuff.
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Thanks guys. I walked away from painting (for the time being) to get back into radio which I had done for 30 years. It was difficult to get enough people to accept that real high-quality paint jobs cost anywhere from $1,000 to $2,000 for a better then factory restoration. The materials alone cost around $500, and 30-40 hrs. or more to do them. So you can see how much someone like me was netting for doing these types of paint jobs.

I do miss it, though.

lrutt · « **Reply #15 on:** January 22, 2015, 10:56:37 AM »

Given a K0, definately get it to a pro who's done these before, get's the right paint and process down. And wouldn't your airbox also need painting?

Stev-o · « **Reply #16 on:** January 22, 2015, 03:17:38 PM »

Quote from: nvr2old on January 22, 2015, 10:16:19 AM

He is a great painter but is no longer doing it. I contacted him last month about painting my Kaw H1...

Bummer. He did some great stuff.

Quote

Thanks guys. I walked away from painting (for the time being) to get back into radio which I had done for 30 years. It was difficult to get enough people to accept that real high-quality paint jobs cost anywhere from $1,000 to $2,000 for a better then factory restoration. The materials alone cost around $500, and 30-40 hrs. or more to do them. So you can see how much someone like me was netting for doing these types of paint jobs.

I do miss it, though.

BTW - I ended buying a newly painted entire body set on ebay for less than I planned to pay for a paint job...

Fasted · « **Reply #17 on:** January 22, 2015, 04:02:12 PM »

http://www.quickdrawcustompaint.com/

This guy did my painting. $1000 and there was lots of work to do on the airbox and tank!!

ED

Stev-o · « **Reply #18 on:** January 22, 2015, 04:08:48 PM »

Quote from: Fasted on January 22, 2015, 04:02:12 PM

http://www.quickdrawcustompaint.com/

This guy did my painting. $1000 and there was lots of work to do on the airbox and tank!!

ED

Got pics?

grcamna2 · « **Reply #19 on:** January 23, 2015, 07:54:20 AM »

That Kaw. looks good Stev-o

Stev-o · « **Reply #20 on:** January 23, 2015, 03:54:50 PM »

Quote from: grcamna2 on January 23, 2015, 07:54:20 AM

That Kaw. looks good Stev-o

Thx but will look better once its put back together after the motor rebuild.

katman · « **Reply #21 on:** January 24, 2015, 08:07:13 AM »

If you can use a spray can you should check into the spray can kit from VMR. I did my Flake Apricot red 75 in the pic myself.
Prep work(primer and sanding) is the key. I have had nothing but great compliments on my finish.

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Author Topic: Does anyone know a good painter? (Read 4754 times)

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