YO Posted January 10, 2007 Share Posted January 10, 2007 WITHOUT.... WITH HEADLIGHTCOVER. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Byrdman Posted January 10, 2007 Share Posted January 10, 2007 Paiontjob Paintjob. Looks good, do you think it will stay on or will it chip off? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YO Posted January 10, 2007 Author Share Posted January 10, 2007 Paiontjob Paintjob. Looks good, do you think it will stay on or will it chip off? Only time will tell Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
airborneXX Posted January 10, 2007 Share Posted January 10, 2007 I painted mine around March and by September they were chipped up pretty bad, about 7,000 miles. I figure like this though, everytime I change the front tire I'll hit 'em again with a $3 spraybomb. I'd like to know how well powdercoating holds up in this situation. Looks great :icon_thumbsup: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bartonmd Posted January 10, 2007 Share Posted January 10, 2007 I'd like to know how well powdercoating holds up in this situation. Powdercoating holds up VERY well to rock chips and such... MUCH MUCH better than paint, especially rattle can paint... Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
erixx Posted January 14, 2007 Share Posted January 14, 2007 Next step: the swing arm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MontanaXX Posted January 18, 2007 Share Posted January 18, 2007 Easy mod that looks great. I may have to do the same. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
airborneXX Posted January 18, 2007 Share Posted January 18, 2007 Easy mod that looks great. I may have to do the same. You forgot the CHEAP part Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YO Posted January 18, 2007 Author Share Posted January 18, 2007 Easy mod that looks great. I may have to do the same. You forgot the CHEAP part Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MontanaXX Posted January 18, 2007 Share Posted January 18, 2007 Easy mod that looks great. I may have to do the same. You forgot the CHEAP part So true. I already own the forks, the black paint, and the masking tape. Plus I have some old lumber tarps I can use to block the living room wall from overspray. I'll just have to move the Christmas tree. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YO Posted January 18, 2007 Author Share Posted January 18, 2007 So true. I already own the forks, the black paint, and the masking tape. Plus I have some old lumber tarps I can use to block the living room wall from overspray. I'll just have to move the Christmas tree. Hi Montana, beware of the mountingholes of the front fender and the holes underneath the fork. (screwthreads) Underneath I rolled little pieces of paper and stuck them in the holes.. Also cover up your inner tubes cause the spraypaint gets really everywhere.... Sandpaper 400, scour lightly, degrease with petrol(the kind you use in the household)...I did 4 layers in 2 hours, 24 hrs drying, then 5 layers within 2 hours and 24 hrs drying. Especially the drying is essential! I used a hot air heater and placed it in front of the paintjob. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MontanaXX Posted January 18, 2007 Share Posted January 18, 2007 Hi Montana, beware of the mountingholes of the front fender and the holes underneath the fork. (screwthreads) Underneath I rolled little pieces of paper and stuck them in the holes.. Also cover up your inner tubes cause the spraypaint gets really everywhere.... Sandpaper 400, scour lightly, degrease with petrol(the kind you use in the household)...I did 4 layers in 2 hours, 24 hrs drying, then 5 layers within 2 hours and 24 hrs drying. Especially the drying is essential! I used a hot air heater and placed it in front of the paintjob. Right on, it is a great winter bike project Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Para045 Posted January 19, 2007 Share Posted January 19, 2007 Sandpaper 400, scour lightly, degrease with petrol(the kind you use in the household)...I did 4 layers in 2 hours, 24 hrs drying, then 5 layers within 2 hours and 24 hrs drying. Especially the drying is essential! I used a hot air heater and placed it in front of the paintjob. The job looks great Yo - Just one thing though I think you would be better using thinners or similar to degrease as petrol has oil in it and can affect paint and stop it sticking IMHO :icon_think: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YO Posted January 19, 2007 Author Share Posted January 19, 2007 Sandpaper 400, scour lightly, degrease with petrol(the kind you use in the household)...I did 4 layers in 2 hours, 24 hrs drying, then 5 layers within 2 hours and 24 hrs drying. Especially the drying is essential! I used a hot air heater and placed it in front of the paintjob. The job looks great Yo - Just one thing though I think you would be better using thinners or simolar to degrease as petrol has oil in it and can affect paint and stop it sticking IMHO :icon_think: I don't know the exact word but it is a degreaser that you use in the household. Freely translated from Dutch to English it is called "washing petrol" . Works like a charm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EVLXX Posted January 19, 2007 Share Posted January 19, 2007 Paiontjob Paintjob. Looks good, do you think it will stay on or will it chip off? Only time will tell I got an idea for ya..... 3m clear vinyl. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JasonW Posted January 22, 2007 Share Posted January 22, 2007 I got an idea for ya..... 3m clear vinyl. Not just the 3M clear vinyl, but their paint protection film. There is a difference and a big one at that. There are other products that work just as well such as Avery "Stonegaurd" if you can't find the 3M stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XXMAN Posted January 25, 2007 Share Posted January 25, 2007 Would spraying clearcoat on them help the finishes longevity? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YO Posted January 25, 2007 Author Share Posted January 25, 2007 Would spraying clearcoat on them help the finishes longevity? Well, it may help the finishes longevity but when damage occurs it is much harder to correct cause you have to correct the clearcoat as well... With only colorpaint it is much easier to cover up spots cause you've only have to put on new color.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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