*BELLOWING YELLOW* IS DONE!!!!!

[pick]

Skip, you might try lighter fluid to remove the masking tape. just put some on there & let it set, repeat a few times then use a paper towel of something soft to try to remove it. I used to be in the sign business & we used lighter fluid on almost everything to remove old tape & adhesive residue. I don't think it will hurt the plastic chrome finish, but you might try it on a spot that is not visible first. Just a thought! Let us know how it works out!

[Skipton]

Pick, Thanks for the tip... I decided to paint it anyway so got the tape and residue off with acetone

So much for Keep It Simple Stupid.....

Ready for stripping



Got to go to work more to come tomorrow

[SCHWINNRAY69]

A little less than 7 days I hope you can pull it off

[bighit]

That front shot looks so good.

[Skipton]

A little less than 7 days I hope you can pull it off

I will get it done! ....... I hope

That front shot looks so good.

Thanks!


Everyone makes the spray stripper always look so easy... Mine never quite turn out as nice

The tank and fender did great but the Sears/Huffy parts just did not what to bubble up. That paint is hardcore


Ready to spray




Soaking in stripper



Fender good

Tank Great!


chain guard OK took lots of rubbing with steelwool


After two thick coats off stripper fork and frame still have lots of paint




Going to get the wire wheel out
Lots more to come time is ticking loudly
thanks for looking!

[pick]

Hey Skip! I had the same problem on a past project. My son works @ O'Reilly Auto Parts & got me a gallon of Klean Strip Aircraft paint stripper. It is kind of a gel & worked great. Brush it on, wait 5 or 10 minutes & hit it with a power washer or hose. Wire wheel works good also & those red scotchbrite scuff pads on a drill work pretty good as well. Can't wait to see your bike painted!

[MplsCoaster]

Hey Skipton,

Looks like your kicked into high coffee gear!
Glad to hear all parts are present and accounted for
You have much more patience than me when it to this stuff.

Keep up the good work!
Looking forward to more pics.

[Skipton]

My 8yr old helped out BIG time today





Would like to have it in primer before work @4pm today not sure that will happen ...

Looks like the rain my be back tomorrow

Having a BLAST!

Updates to come

[kingfish254]

Cool, another father/son build.

[scott brownsey]

looks kewl skip thats cool yur boys r helpn on it makes more fun

[yoothgeye]

Good to see a little helper, I'm bringing up 3 future helpers right now, the oldest will be 8 in August, the next is 4 and the next will be 2 in September. No help from any of them on this build, but most of my work has been done after their bedtime.

[Skipton]

Thanks guys! sure is great when the boys want to help!

Almost ready for primer..... just need to clean the tank and rear fender in a few spots

Going to get up early see if I can beat the rain and spray primer

[Dr. Tankenstein]

Dude! Put your glasses back on, you don't want to miss how this is gonna turn out!


Keep pushin'!

Cheers,
Dr. T

[Skipton]

Dude! Put your glasses back on, you don't want to miss how this is gonna turn out!


Keep pushin'!

Cheers,
Dr. T

[Skipton]

Woke up somewhat early to get some primer on....just before a thunderstorm rolled in cleared up around 11am

Got a coat or two of primer on!

Ready to Prime




Got some more help from Garret!




That's good for today ...tomorrow will finish primer and maybe even a color coat!

Got get to work Off Thursday and Friday

Lots more to come thanks for all the support!