Thanks Josh, she picked the colors, it's definitely getting that classic 50's hot rod/show car look. Like inspirational these beauties..
The paint is coming out better than expected, I've learned a lot about metal work on this build, which should make
MY next bike even better! :mrgreen:
WARNING: Horrible cell phone pics ahead!
I made progress last night, shot the rack, chainguard and fork with some clear coat, got color on the rack supports and made these paint masks for the fender ends.
I applied the rear and shot it with clear coat to 'seal' it. The front fender is giving me a fight, but I'll prevail. :roll:
Fenders are my 'pain' part on bikes, I like the way they look, understand their 'function', but they always give me fits. I probably have 15 hours in these, from dent removal (most of them) and straightening (as best I could) and paint. Oh well....... :mrgreen:
In other news, I received the custom pinstripe decals today, they were the only thing stopping me from laying out the paint on the frame.
They look great, the 'beige' color can out a little dark, but it's workable.
I plan to cut them up for frame 'darts' and possibly seatpost artwork or chainguard embellishment, I'll fall off that bridge when I get there.
Hopefully, after I fix a leak at the house tonight, I'll be able to work on the paint some more.
Cheers,
Dr. T