RRBBO - Katrina

[basscadetz]

thanks for the kind words!

didn't get much done today. cut the bars down. took 2.5 inches off each side. they look a lot better IMHO.

[basscadetz]

got access to a glass beader so i'll be stripping all my shiny chrome and aluminum parts and making them dull on saturday. a lot quicker with the same results as scotchbriting everything. i really like the dull look, much like exile cycles.

ill probably keep all the aluminum parts raw, and ill clear coat the steel parts for rust reasons. after that ill see how the finishes compare (with shinyness/gloss), and may possibly clear coat the aluminium parts as well if they dont match.
some of the parts might also get painted, as i havent figured out my paint scheme yet. i know the colours, just not what and what not is getting painted.
anyways a few pics:

the bars with the citrus paint stripper. it smells nice!

scrape scrape scrape.

bars totally stripped and sanded first with 100, next with 220. rough enough for paint to stick, yet still pretty smooth. anyone think i should go higher on my grits? yep, the bars will recieve paint.

word.

[Clothespin n]

anyone think i should go higher on my grits?

if that was a serious question then no..
220 is fine.Just wash it all good and prime it with a
good Non-Ferous Metal Primer( a thin coat!)

If it was a retorical question then disregard my Mumbo Jumbo..
It's looking good....
pretty nice havin a bead blaster at your disposal hey?!

Lucky Bloak!

peace,
Kev.

[basscadetz]

was rhetorical.

yeah im gonna MEK the thing and use that krylon primer.

yeah a family member works in an aircraft manufacturing plant, so i lucked out on that one.

i thought about using thier 5 axis laser thing for some stuff but that would be a bit unfair!

[Clothespin n]

Mmmmm.....
Methel Ethel Ketone!

That stuff is the worst Chemical on the Face of this earth..
I hate it when I have to use it!
but it works..

it's looking good,

Kev.

[basscadetz]

found my grips! they're from some 70's womens bike i parted out a long time ago. I never thought id use them because of the odd brown they are, but alas they fit my color scheme/theme, which i'll keep secret until i'm closer to the end! they also have a neat pattern!

[basscadetz]

so i started the stripping on the forks, man that stuff is THIIIIICKKK. i can see white under the red so im pretty sure its paint and not powderoat.

this might take 40 cans of stripper ugh.

[Hooch]

I used one of those heat guns on my frame man was it easy it peeled right off

[basscadetz]

i dont have one

[cman]

I know you are leaving soon for downunder, but you should get aquainted with Harbor Freight. They have a heat gun for 10 bucks.

Harbor Freight USA
2160 S. SHERIDAN
TULSA, OK 74129

Phone: 918-836-4450


http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/d ... mber=35776

Could be cheaper that buying stripper.

[ricksterr1221]

I like whatcha did with the bars on this bike.. Look good short

[basscadetz]

yeah i may still have my harbor frieght card, have to look.

i read the can again and it says it will work best if i leave if on for 12 hours, so i tried that and it worked pretty well!

here's a pic of the forks being stripped!

[basscadetz]

i hope im not getting TOO detailed with my progress reports!


bearing cups = removed.

[basscadetz]

okay the frame is in my shed where the dogs cant get to it covered in stripper. ill take a pic of it in the morning when the light is better.

[basscadetz]

okay heres the forks stripped sanded, but still need some touchup/finish sanding. soon to be primered!!

also i spent about an hour on the wheel and tire. cleaned it all up, got it looking newish. added the skull valve cap and valve stem cover. not sure yet if its gonna stay like this.