Rattle can paint

[sledge]

my wife's Uncle did the Machine work on this Trike , and he could have Made some I'm sure, but we lost him last summer . so....... new plan I guess . this Trike build was as Much for HIM as it was for me really . he was my Best Friend .

 

[Omega Man]

sledge » Sat Feb 21, 2015 5:30 pm[/url]":3ulzuc8e]
my wife's Uncle did the Machine work on this Trike , and he could have Made some I'm sure, but we lost him last summer . so....... new plan I guess . this Trike build was as Much for HIM as it was for me really . he was my Best Friend .

Sorry bro, that ain't easy.

 

[Ansimp]

Great to re read your trike build Sledge. And again sorry about the loss of your chief mechanic/ machinist. I know that someone has changed the rake by cutting and re welding the steering head with an increased rake (Backlander?). Keep us posted in your trike build of any further progress :good:

 

[slabghost]

sledge » Sat Feb 21, 2015 8:30 pm[/url]":2p3oreok]
my wife's Uncle did the Machine work on this Trike , and he could have Made some I'm sure, but we lost him last summer . so....... new plan I guess . this Trike build was as Much for HIM as it was for me really . he was my Best Friend .

Really sucks to lose your best friend. I like to believe they stay with us in spirit. He did great in helping you get that trike built. Keep it in memory of him. :good:

 

[brianinpa]

canuckxxxx » Thu Jan 15, 2015 7:47 am[/url]":zhwo3gev]
I painted my '82 with Rustoleum...very nice stuff. For clear I used Minwax Polyurathane because I read on the Internet that it was somewhat resistant to gasoline. Have never tested it.

Both are from Home Depot but I found the Minwax in the wood finishing section.

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• canuckxxxx
• Jan 15, 2015

I have, but not intentionally. Gas hasn't eaten through it yet.

 

[Dadster]

That's good to know.

 

[Dadster]

All parts are painted and waiting for me to rebuild front brake master cylinder. Really tired of looking at this bike in such a state.

 

[julimike54]

"Really tired of looking at this bike in such a state."

I can relate

 

[Dadster]

Getting there. Only things left are the badges and front fender. Took it around the block 3 times. Man I want this done so I can ride it. Ride it like "take off for parts unknown".

 

[zman]

Thats real pretty, congrats on a job well done.

 

[Dadster]

Thanks zman.

 

[dan filipi]

It looks great. Ride on!

 

[julimike54]

It looks Great, just ride it!

 

[Dadster]

Thanks guys.

 

[Ansimp]

Excellent colour and it looks real good from down here :good:
May you be :moped: for parts unknown soon :yes:

 

[Dadster]

Update: Rustoleum clear coat does not hold up to gas. Instantly left mark on side of faux tank. I managed to compound most of it out. Now I had to rethink this paint job. I really liked the blue metallic from Rustoleum and wanted to keep it. Also didn't want to throw away all the time spent putting it on. So started researching what I could do using spray cans since I don't have a spray gun set-up. Here's what I settled on...... https://www.eastwood.com/eastwood-s-2k-a ... clear.html

It's not cheap but it gives an awesome thick chemical resistant very high gloss finish. Smooth as glass. So far I've done my tank cover and a saddle bag lid. I will do all the parts painted blue. Figure it will take 4 more cans to do it all and though that's not cheap, it's still less than I'd pay to have a pro shop do it. And I'll get similar results. I did have to buy a respirator. You can't breathe this crap. It's really bad for the lungs.

The prep for this was simply wet sanding (water with Dawn dish detergent) with 1200 grit to clean and rough up the surface. Rinse thoroughly, dry and hit it with the 2k clear.

Very little orange peel. Great smooth surface as you can see in the pics.

 

[slabghost]

I like that color! Looks great from here.

 

[Ansimp]

slabghost » Thu May 07, 2015 1:26 am[/url]":1vgtntra]
I like that color! Looks great from here.

+1 Great that you have found the right clear coat to protect your excellent paint job :good:

 

[Denver]

Looks great; :good: Reconsidering painting at least one mine, if rattle can paint looks that good. :yes:

 

[zman]

Nice!..He wasn't kidding about needing a respirator, spray far and away from your house or other people too.