Author Topic: So, I grabbed the wrong paint and.... (Read 7375 times)

ProTeal55 · « **Reply #50 on:** August 23, 2006, 09:54:44 AM »

Is this paint available in rattlecan ?

sparty · « **Reply #51 on:** August 23, 2006, 11:37:46 AM »

Pro,

Looks good to me. Add some silver or gold pin stripes and make it pop.

Sparty

ProTeal55 · « **Reply #52 on:** August 23, 2006, 05:17:42 PM »

Some pics of the wrapped 4 into 1.

I only did the primary tubes for the momment, and think it gives off a more industrial/raw/un finished look.
It is next to impossibile to wrap each individual pipe, because they are so close to one another, and have no room for movement.
Plus you have to remember I did this while the exhaust was ON the bike...

I actually used the headerwrap from the old pipes over again - now thats recycling !

I let the wrap soak in some water for awhile, wrapped them as tight as I could , then sprayed them down with some
high heat black paint, and I was done. Once I get the exhaust welded up, I might wrap the entire thing over again - we shall see...

Uncle Ernie · « **Reply #53 on:** August 23, 2006, 08:25:50 PM »

What's the purpose of the wrap?

Who's that woman in your avatar?

I don't think I waould paint the whole engine. Even with sanded fins, I think it might disappear.

Klark Kent · « **Reply #54 on:** August 23, 2006, 08:48:26 PM »

wrap has no purpose, it covers up the purpose. porpoise. and i wouldnt be posting at all if i didnt think the black engine with aluminum fins (like your points cover) would look awesome- especially on your bike. i can see it and it is worth doing.
just a HO
-KK

mrbreeze · « **Reply #55 on:** August 23, 2006, 09:39:14 PM »

That chick looks like one of those librarian types..glasses,hair up,etc........totally hot!!!!!

ProTeal55 · « **Reply #56 on:** August 23, 2006, 09:44:41 PM »

1. The girl is a model from Sucker Punch Sallys bikes in Ohio.
Her name is Kristen , and she is a really cool chick , and hot too boot...

2. Header wrap is designed to keep the heat IN the pipe , to make more power.
The more heat is routed THRU the exhaust, the more power is made..
I did it more for a visual thing to add to the oldschool / raw / racer look the bike has going on.
3. As far as the motor goes, we will have to see if I get crazy with the paint or not. I kinda like the silver motor as a contrast
aginst the black bike, but it being blacked out would look cool as well. We shall see what happens...

sparty · « **Reply #57 on:** August 24, 2006, 07:43:14 AM »

Quote from: ProTeal55 on August 23, 2006, 09:44:41 PM

1. The girl is a model from Sucker Punch Sallys bikes in Ohio.
Her name is Kristen , and she is a really cool chick , and hot too boot...
2. Header wrap is designed to keep the heat IN the pipe , to make more power.
The more heat is routed THRU the exhaust, the more power is made..
I did it more for a visual thing to add to the oldschool / raw / racer look the bike has going on.
3. As far as the motor goes, we will have to see if I get crazy with the paint or not. I kinda like the silver motor as a contrast
aginst the black bike, but it being blacked out would look cool as well. We shall see what happens...

Pro,

As for painting your engine - don't! IMHO it looks great as is, plus you will be opening up yourself to a bunch of labor and potential issues with the paint peeling off. Save the paint for things that can rust and polish the bright work.

Sparty

ProTeal55 · « **Reply #58 on:** August 24, 2006, 09:28:26 AM »

i HIGHLY doubt I will paint the motor.
I can just see down the road the mess it would make with flaking paint and such.

Plus, I kinda like the dull silver contrast to all the other black parts on the bike.
So I think the engine will stay silver.

Rushoid · « **Reply #59 on:** August 24, 2006, 09:47:47 AM »

PT,
I like the gloss better. Here's a thought: What about painting a silver line along the bottom of the tank? One that extends the line from the trim on your seat. I like most things naked, but your tank looks like it's missing something to me. I think the line would shorten it up a bit and make it look less "billboardy." Just my opinion, of course.

And keep the motor as is. This from a guy with a F3 $:-\$

cmorgan47 · « **Reply #60 on:** August 24, 2006, 10:11:05 AM »

proteal, completely off topic, but who's that hottie in your avatar?

dusterdude · « **Reply #61 on:** August 24, 2006, 10:35:20 AM »

Quote from: ProTeal55 on August 23, 2006, 09:44:41 PM

1. The girl is a model from Sucker Punch Sallys bikes in Ohio.
Her name is Kristen , and she is a really cool chick , and hot too boot...
2. Header wrap is designed to keep the heat IN the pipe , to make more power.
The more heat is routed THRU the exhaust, the more power is made..
I did it more for a visual thing to add to the oldschool / raw / racer look the bike has going on.
3. As far as the motor goes, we will have to see if I get crazy with the paint or not. I kinda like the silver motor as a contrast
aginst the black bike, but it being blacked out would look cool as well. We shall see what happens...

cmorgan47 · « **Reply #62 on:** August 24, 2006, 10:47:40 AM »

something about punker chicks with tatoos and black rimmed glasses.
does it for me every time.

ProTeal55 · « **Reply #63 on:** August 24, 2006, 11:11:20 AM »

Quote from: cmorgan47 on August 24, 2006, 10:47:40 AM

something about punker chicks with tatoos and black rimmed glasses.
does it for me every time.

I'm right their with ya man.
Something about a chick with tattoos that gets me a goin

Quote from: Rushoid on August 24, 2006, 09:47:47 AM

I like the gloss better. Here's a thought: What about painting a silver line along the bottom of the tank? One that extends the line from the trim on your seat. I like most things naked, but your tank looks like it's missing something to me. I think the line would shorten it up a bit and make it look less "billboardy." Just my opinion, of course.

I plan to have the tank shot with a pro basecoat/ clearcoat black paintjob over the winter.
I have some killer Honda badges from the early 60's that I plan to put on the tank, so that will take care of the "billboard" look it has going now.

Rushoid · « **Reply #64 on:** August 24, 2006, 11:20:25 AM »

Gotcha. That should look good. I was hoping you weren't gonna put a Raiders sticker on it.

cmorgan47 · « **Reply #65 on:** August 24, 2006, 11:29:25 AM »

Quote from: Rushoid on August 24, 2006, 11:20:25 AM

Gotcha. That should look good. I was hoping you weren't gonna put a Raiders sticker on it.

screw oakland.
and denver too.

ProTeal55 · « **Reply #66 on:** August 24, 2006, 01:34:26 PM »

I don't care all too much for sports ,
but GO BEARS - GO SOXS - GO CUBBIES - who cares about the Bulls...

cmorgan47 · « **Reply #67 on:** August 24, 2006, 01:42:01 PM »

suppose i should be hating on your bears, but really i'm still a KC guy....where i grew up, and the lions will always suck.

damn that chick is fly. i've been looking forward to your posts all day.

Gordon · « **Reply #68 on:** August 24, 2006, 01:42:26 PM »

Just for ProTeal and Cmorgan:

cbjunkie · « **Reply #69 on:** August 24, 2006, 02:02:52 PM »

hey. what about me? i dig skater chicks...

ProTeal55 · « **Reply #70 on:** August 24, 2006, 02:12:16 PM »

It's Rollergirl !

Uncle Ernie · « **Reply #71 on:** August 24, 2006, 02:13:45 PM »

Dammit. Every time my wifes leaves with her skates, I thought she was actually skating.

Wait'll she gets home...

cbjunkie · « **Reply #72 on:** August 24, 2006, 02:20:19 PM »

watch it ernie. if she's a rollergirl you might want to step off...

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