Author Topic: new paint, pic added (Read 2033 times)

fuzzybutt · « **on:** January 27, 2008, 02:53:13 PM »

just finished with the basecoat of corvette competition orange on my tank and side covers and cafe seat. i swear that stuff is so damn bright it creates it's own light! i brought it into the house after it dried to the touch, figured it might help it to cure in a nice warm and dry enviroment rather than the cold garage. this is before clearcoat

mrblasty · « **Reply #1 on:** January 27, 2008, 07:19:03 PM »

Does the tank emit a pulsing hum now?

fuzzybutt · « **Reply #2 on:** January 27, 2008, 07:26:54 PM »

i may have to put a tarp or something over it so my neighbors and i can sleep tonight. ought to look good with the matte nickel painted frame

fuzzybutt · « **Reply #3 on:** January 28, 2008, 02:54:08 PM »

they gave me the WRONG FREAKING CLEAR!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! i hit the first coat and it all started lifting and getting the look of elephant skin. i got my money back but damn!

inline4 · « **Reply #4 on:** January 28, 2008, 03:40:31 PM »

The clear isn't the problem,,,,
It's that damn Budweiser you've been drinking!!!!

Sorry, I'm a wine AND a beer snob!

(Been in the wine business over 25 years).

Man that just sucks. Getting your money back hardly helps does it?

ProTeal55 · « **Reply #5 on:** January 28, 2008, 03:49:11 PM »

This is why I dont do my own bodywork anymore

BobbyR · « **Reply #6 on:** January 28, 2008, 04:59:30 PM »

The base coat looked so good, it is a shame, a crying shame. You may want to consider stripping it all the way down and starting over.

fuzzybutt · « **Reply #7 on:** January 28, 2008, 05:48:38 PM »

Quote from: dgfischer on January 28, 2008, 03:41:54 PM

Now comes the "fun" part. Sanding all the crazing to get it smooth again so you can start over.
Good luck,
DG

a couple of aplications of aircraft remover then a VERY thorough bath of detergent and a pressure washing took care of ALL the paint lol. oh yeah now i get to do a little bodywork too, dog tripped me as i was carrying the tank out to the garage and i dropped it.

BobbyR · « **Reply #8 on:** January 28, 2008, 06:07:53 PM »

Quote from: fuzzybutt on January 28, 2008, 05:48:38 PM

Quote from: dgfischer on January 28, 2008, 03:41:54 PM
Now comes the "fun" part. Sanding all the crazing to get it smooth again so you can start over.
Good luck,
DG

a couple of aplications of aircraft remover then a VERY thorough bath of detergent and a pressure washing took care of ALL the paint lol. oh yeah now i get to do a little bodywork too, dog tripped me as i was carrying the tank out to the garage and i dropped it.

I would say with all of the incidents. I would attend Church services before going any further.

azuredesign · « **Reply #9 on:** January 29, 2008, 04:41:15 AM »

Sounds like most of my projects. I count to ten, take a deep breath and keep on keepin on.
Hang in there, that orange is awesome!

dusterdude · « **Reply #10 on:** January 29, 2008, 05:22:26 AM »

i was gonna make a smart ass comment about corvette competition orange,but after all your troubles,all im gonna say is....good luck.

754 · « **Reply #11 on:** January 29, 2008, 09:38:29 AM »

We painted the ice racer that color!!.. still have the tank and frame.. paint held up prety good..

Wrinkle tank too.. but wrinkle is on the outside!!

fuzzybutt · « **Reply #12 on:** January 29, 2008, 11:59:56 AM »

wish i could afford a new tank now, the dents are both right in the area that has a bit of a line before going down the side of the tank. i'll never be able to get it to look right. i cannot bondo to save my life. so for the time being the bike is staying in primer. after all the time i spent getting the surface perfect for the paint

heffay · « **Reply #13 on:** January 29, 2008, 12:08:10 PM »

i would have gone back to bed by now...

Hope · « **Reply #14 on:** January 30, 2008, 09:04:14 AM »

Thou shalt not copy Jasper!!!!

I'm outta here... on my way to get a copyright or trademark or something!!! Don't you dare put cafe checkerboard stripes on that tank!!! LMFAO

Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery.....

I'm flattered!

754 · « **Reply #15 on:** January 30, 2008, 09:16:19 AM »

Hey.. we used that color in 77 already.. better not look at any 'Cuda pics or Camaro,s either..

fuzzybutt · « **Reply #16 on:** January 30, 2008, 03:07:13 PM »

dont worry hope, mine will have a silver frame.

Hope · « **Reply #17 on:** January 31, 2008, 08:33:26 PM »

sweet!

fuzzybutt · « **Reply #18 on:** February 01, 2008, 04:39:12 PM »

saw pics of a rickman, or maybe a dunstall and it had a nickle frame with orange tins, thats what gave me the idea

bill440cars · « **Reply #19 on:** February 02, 2008, 07:06:24 AM »

Quote from: fuzzybutt on February 01, 2008, 04:39:12 PM

saw pics of a rickman, or maybe a dunstall and it had a nickle frame with orange tins, thats what gave me the idea

fuzzy, we await your creation!

fuzzybutt · « **Reply #20 on:** February 02, 2008, 04:20:40 PM »

i havent touched it since the clearcoat debacle. i put the petcock back on and am riding the bike in bondo and primer. the tank has dents in 2 bad spots, no matter what i do i cant get the lines right. for the time being i have given up i'm just so discgusted with it. i may even sell the damn thing. i'm THAT fed up with it right now, not just the paint.

fuzzybutt · « **Reply #21 on:** February 03, 2008, 05:24:42 PM »

woke up this morning to a nice warm, sunny day and got out there and sanded it, shot a coat of rustoleum gloss orange. looks ok and now i dont have to ride a ratty looking bike for now.

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