Author Topic: 1978 CB550K New Paint Job (Read 2686 times)

DrMark · « **on:** April 04, 2006, 03:32:37 PM »

Local Painter did this for me for $75. Its a Red with 2 colors of Pearl and Metallic Gold Stripes. He even re-did the badges. He cleaned the badges...then painted them Gold with 3 coats of clear. He let them dry for 4 days, then sprayed a flat black over the whole thing. Gave it an hour to dry, then using 3000 grit sandpaper....sanded thru to the gold/clear coats. Buffed them to a shine. They look great in the sun.

Chris in Ramsey · « **Reply #1 on:** April 04, 2006, 03:41:24 PM »

SEVENTY FIVE BUCKS?!!! Does this painter want more work? You could get a lot of business at those prices....

DrMark · « **Reply #2 on:** April 04, 2006, 03:54:26 PM »

I think the reason for the good deal was he also used them in a local Business Expo...showing his skills and quality of work....I figured...."Sure..Go Ahead and use my tank"

I'll get an extra nice paint job...What I got was a great paint job and a reduced price. He is trying to drum up local business here in Iowa.

bwaller · « **Reply #3 on:** April 04, 2006, 06:09:18 PM »

Congratulations, it does look like a really nice job.

6pkrunner · « **Reply #4 on:** April 05, 2006, 03:10:36 AM »

Looks fantastic! And prices to kill for.

74cb750 · « **Reply #5 on:** April 05, 2006, 05:00:42 AM »

Nice, real nice.
so, where is this guy and what are his regualar prices?

DrMark · « **Reply #6 on:** April 05, 2006, 08:57:02 AM »

I'll talk to the gentleman this weekend and see what his normal charges are. I'll let you folks know early next week. Thanks for the feedback.

brockj · « **Reply #7 on:** April 05, 2006, 09:04:06 AM »

That is gorgeous!!! Let us know, I am just a little north of you, and would love to have something like that done on my 78, or 72!!

ProTeal55 · « **Reply #8 on:** April 05, 2006, 09:32:55 AM »

$75 is a friggin steal for the quality and work you got.
Looks great....

Chris Liston · « **Reply #9 on:** April 06, 2006, 06:51:48 AM »

Great paint job, looks 100% better than the $400 hack job I've got going on.

DrMark · « **Reply #10 on:** April 10, 2006, 02:02:30 PM »

Spoke with painter this past weekend. I showed him the interest from this forum. He said he will work up a price list for:
A. Painting the Tank and side-panels.
B. Tank, Panels and Badges.
C. Just the badges.

I'll post it with Name, Address and Phone# when I get it. He was very pleased with the responses. Thanks.

bill440cars · « **Reply #11 on:** April 10, 2006, 02:59:21 PM »

With a paint job like that, who needs references!! Fantastic!!!!!

Later on, Bill

Chicago550 · « **Reply #12 on:** April 10, 2006, 05:03:22 PM »

Great Paint Job! I moved to Chicago from Iowa City 9 years ago, maybe I know him?? Regardless please post his info so I can contact him. I would like to have the tank and covers repainted for my 75 CB550.

seaweb11 · « **Reply #13 on:** April 10, 2006, 06:32:33 PM »

Looks great! Can't argue with less than the cost of paint!

I have a guy in Nanaimo close to me who screws the HD guys $$$$$ and gives me a good price $400.00 for 4 piece custom work. I should be getting back my CL350 stuff late this week. Metallic Gold, with a black/silver accent on tank, gold headlight bucket and sides. I can hardly wait

Bike awaiting ...... http://www.sohc4.us/forums/index.php?topic=4489.60

bill440cars · « **Reply #14 on:** April 10, 2006, 06:49:58 PM »

seaweb11, I think I can safely say that "We Can Hardly Wait". I know you are anxious
and understandably so. Keep up the good work and we'll be waiting. Later on, Bill

dusterdude · « **Reply #15 on:** April 11, 2006, 07:06:08 AM »

Quote from: seaweb11 on April 10, 2006, 06:32:33 PM

Looks great! Can't argue with less than the cost of paint!

I have a guy in Nanaimo close to me who screws the HD guys $$$$$ and gives me a good price $400.00 for 4 piece custom work. I should be getting back my CL350 stuff late this week. Metallic Gold, with a black/silver accent on tank, gold headlight bucket and sides. I can hardly wait
Bike awaiting ...... http://www.sohc4.us/forums/index.php?topic=4489.60

seaweb,i dont call em h-d guys,those folks are a bunch of idiots with more money than brains that are caught up in the "chopper" craze.remember those clone bikes are not harleys at all.

seaweb11 · « **Reply #16 on:** April 11, 2006, 08:44:37 AM »

Your right, when we were talking last, he was referring to all these crate bikes he was painting. Apparently, the buyers are even getting a bike shop to assemble them

bill440cars · « **Reply #17 on:** April 11, 2006, 08:56:14 AM »

Quote from: seaweb11 on April 11, 2006, 08:44:37 AM

Your right, when we were talking last, he was referring to all these crate bikes he was painting. Apparently, the buyers are even getting a bike shop to assemble them

People really kill me. I have known guys who could do about anything with a car (inside & out)
and yet the are afraid to get into a motorcycle, lawn mower or whatever because (they say)"I
Don't Know Anything About It". Hello!!!!, it's all about mechanics. Yeah, there are some differences
but, basically it's the same thing. I mean, get a manual and go for it. For a lot of us, getting into it is
what it's all about, right. The buyers that don't assemble them, ughhhhh!!!!! Later on, Bill

74cb750 · « **Reply #18 on:** April 12, 2006, 03:23:59 AM »

Nothing that can't be temporarily fixed with a sledge hammer and duct tape is worth working on,
just ask a Harley owner.
peace,
michel

dusterdude · « **Reply #19 on:** April 12, 2006, 06:48:07 AM »

michel.i missed the jist of your post,but go ahead and ask me anything about working on a harley.

ElCheapo · « **Reply #20 on:** April 12, 2006, 08:31:06 AM »

I'm game on that paint job.

DrMark · « **Reply #21 on:** April 13, 2006, 03:29:09 PM »

Here is his info:

Wheatland Auto Body, Inc.
302 East Lincolnway
Wheatland, IA 52777
563-374-1514
Owner: Owen Boedeker

Mention my name (Dr. Mark) ...as I have told him I posted the pics to our forum. Maybe he'll cut you a deal too. Never hurts to ask....lol

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Author Topic: 1978 CB550K New Paint Job (Read 2686 times)

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