Author Topic: So, I grabbed the wrong paint and.... (Read 7384 times)

ProTeal55 · « **on:** August 19, 2006, 02:58:16 PM »

I came out with this......

A gloss paintjob !!!

At first I didn't like it, but It kinda grew on me. All these posts with these shiny paintjobs got me leaning towards
something with SOMEWHAT of a shine. So it kinda worked out.

I am gonna take the bike out tonight into the city, and see what people have to say.
If it goes over well , and I can deal with it, it is staying..

What do you guys think ?
Keep the current ?

Or go back to the old ?

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clarkjh · « **Reply #1 on:** August 19, 2006, 03:16:04 PM »

I'd keep it, helps to show the engine and finned covers better IMHO. Nice looking bike ether way though.

James

grumburg · « **Reply #2 on:** August 19, 2006, 03:23:16 PM »

Leave it alone!!!

Carlton · « **Reply #3 on:** August 19, 2006, 03:25:17 PM »

I think it looks great. How did you get your engine to look so good?

cbjunkie · « **Reply #4 on:** August 19, 2006, 04:19:24 PM »

*sniff*...i'll miss you proteal! (boo-hoo-hoo)

bill440cars · « **Reply #5 on:** August 19, 2006, 05:31:15 PM »

Teal, You might have grabbed the wrong can of paint but, I gotta tell you (my opinion of course)
I think it looks mighty good. To me, it sets it off. Of course, the choice is yours as you know.

Later on, Bill

Bob Wessner · « **Reply #6 on:** August 19, 2006, 05:31:42 PM »

I vote for the gloss, I think it looks great also.

nuke · « **Reply #7 on:** August 19, 2006, 06:28:39 PM »

Looks really good, the mistake was meant to be

nuke

Sam Green Racing · « **Reply #8 on:** August 19, 2006, 06:38:42 PM »

It has my vote as well.

Sam.

Rocking-M · « **Reply #9 on:** August 19, 2006, 06:44:31 PM »

Mine too! Vote for keeping it that is. What paint did you use?

ProTeal55 · « **Reply #10 on:** August 19, 2006, 06:45:47 PM »

Thxs 4 all the kind words.
I am kinda on the same boat as you guys with the glossy-er paint.
I think I am gonna leave it be for the rest of the season - and see how it holds up.
If it holds well - it stays. If it doesnt - then the tank & covers get ripped off - sanded - then off to the
bodyshop for a pro gloss black paintjob. I really feel the gloss bring out the other features of the bike that kinda got
globbed together with all the flat..

Quote from: Carlton on August 19, 2006, 03:25:17 PM

How did you get your engine to look so good?

1. Clean ther motor with foamy engine bright - or other engine de-greaser
2. Go get yourself a box of 3M Scotch-brite pads
3. Get something to sit on - like a towel or even better a mechanix stool
4. Go to town with the scotch-brite pads on the motor
5. When you think you are done - do it all over again (cause it will look better)
6. Every once in awhile go over everything again - and be amazed at how alittle elbow grease can make a basically plain motor stand out..

Quote from: Rocking-M on August 19, 2006, 06:44:31 PM

What paint did you use?

Ace Hardware brand High Temp 200 Degree Paint
I think my dad bought it for the BBQ

I am going tomorrow to buy more as a backup

Roach Carver · « **Reply #11 on:** August 19, 2006, 07:08:04 PM »

thank god you didn't accidentally pick up gloss pink !

Rocking-M · « **Reply #12 on:** August 19, 2006, 08:01:07 PM »

Hey, I paint a bit, cars and what not. I just found out from the supplier I use that
the clear coat I use will go over the rattle can finish. The clear can be water sanded and
buffed out and will look as good as if a professional did it

So, if you can find yourself some rattle can clear enamel, spray over your black job with
the clear. Then sand it with 1200 followed by 1500 and buff it with compound and
a buffing wheel. You'll be surprised, it'll look like a mirror.

Jeff · « **Reply #13 on:** August 19, 2006, 08:11:27 PM »

I vote for the gloss as well. All these rattle can jobs looking good is giving me hope for my own. I can't imagine shelling out serious money for a paint job on a cheap bike.

Jeff

ProTeal55 · « **Reply #14 on:** August 20, 2006, 12:27:13 AM »

ProTeal's log - 2:23am CST August 20th 2006

Just got in from a 150 mile or so ride thru the city with my buddy Danny (triumph bobber).
We stopped at a few bars (no drinking while on scoots) to meet up with some girls we know, saw more than our handful
of beautiful woman dressed to impress, and a handful of cool bikes. From all the people who saw my CB with the FLAT paintjob, every single one of them was blow away with the new glossy job. I got to see the bike in different lighting and such , and I am set on keeping it.

Gonna go full bore tomorrow and sand the tank down , lay some nice clean gloss black - clear - then wetsand and buff.
Will post results when complete...

oldbiker · « **Reply #15 on:** August 20, 2006, 01:28:36 AM »

I think your bike looks great except for my particular taste it looks just a little anaemic round the front with no mudguard (fender)

74cb750 · « **Reply #16 on:** August 20, 2006, 05:00:46 AM »

Nice job.
Bet it took a while.

DME · « **Reply #17 on:** August 20, 2006, 10:49:23 AM »

Welcome to "The Glossy Crew", Teal

Hope you´ll enjoy your stay!

Cheers
Dan

nuke · « **Reply #18 on:** August 20, 2006, 01:54:49 PM »

Quote from: Rocking-M on August 19, 2006, 08:01:07 PM

Hey, I paint a bit, cars and what not. I just found out from the supplier I use that
the clear coat I use will go over the rattle can finish. The clear can be water sanded and
buffed out and will look as good as if a professional did it
So, if you can find yourself some rattle can clear enamel, spray over your black job with
the clear. Then sand it with 1200 followed by 1500 and buff it with compound and
a buffing wheel. You'll be surprised, it'll look like a mirror.

Is this the rule with any clear coat? or does it have to be a particular brand. Just wondering since you make reference to "the supplier you use"
And what compound to use on a clear coat?

nuke

Rocking-M · « **Reply #19 on:** August 20, 2006, 05:07:15 PM »

I'm not real sure this is the rule. This clear coat I have laying around is from the omni 2 stage system.
I can get you the number off it if you want.

nuke · « **Reply #20 on:** August 20, 2006, 05:47:29 PM »

That would be nice, any info ie; distributor

thanks
nuke

aptech77 · « **Reply #21 on:** August 20, 2006, 07:40:55 PM »

Looks good!

Uncle Ernie · « **Reply #22 on:** August 20, 2006, 09:25:09 PM »

Please Please Please
May I know where that seat trim came from?

ProTeal55 · « **Reply #23 on:** August 21, 2006, 06:35:05 AM »

Quote from: Uncle Ernie on August 20, 2006, 09:25:09 PM

May I know where that seat trim came from?

The trim came on the seat when I bought it.
Wish I could be of more help...

Quote from: 74cb750 on August 20, 2006, 05:00:46 AM

Nice job.
Bet it took a while.

Nope.
I did alittle sanding to knock some of the old paint down , and sprayed a few light coats, let dry , and repeated. Once all was dry, I reinstalled the tank and sidecovers & that was that...

Uncle Ernie · « **Reply #24 on:** August 21, 2006, 08:46:44 AM »

What year and model bike is that? I'll try DSS for the trim. I've been looking for that for a very long time.
Oh yeah- I like the gloss, too.

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