RAGDOLL MX Posted March 4, 2009 Author Posted March 4, 2009 todays work greasy motor to primed and painted, ready to go into the frame tomorrow. almost done, just waiting on paint, plastics, and a pipe. Quote
Foxysandchick Posted March 5, 2009 Posted March 5, 2009 Rattle can? Don't get gas on that bad boy! I was wondering the same thing . I talked to the painter here at work and he gave me some tips on painting each part and what to use. Quote
mineurbiz Posted March 5, 2009 Posted March 5, 2009 I was wondering the same thing . I talked to the painter here at work and he gave me some tips on painting each part and what to use. A buddy of mine did his 350X that way and when he dripped gas on it, the paint wrinkled. I cannot wait to see the plastics though. Quote
RAGDOLL MX Posted March 6, 2009 Author Posted March 6, 2009 yeah its rattle can, but i have a clear coat that is going over it, it is going to cover the paint pretty well, so there shouldnt be to much of a problem...and i dont fill it to much i should be ok. Quote
Foxysandchick Posted March 6, 2009 Posted March 6, 2009 Well if that paint doesn't hold up for you, I was told to use High Heat paint such as this.... http://www.krylon.com/products/bbq_stove_paints/ or http://www.krylon.com/products/high_heat_radiator_paints/ by the painter at my work. I was more concerned with the temp of the motor than gas spills, but for the tank he suggested regular rattle can http://www.krylon.com/products/indooroutdoor_paint/ 3-5 coats with proper prep, sanding and drying time followed by 1 of these http://www.krylon.com/products/uvresistant_clear/ http://www.krylon.com/products/triplethick...al_clear_glaze/ http://www.krylon.com/products/acrylic_crystal_clear/ with about 5 coats of clear. He says as long as you stick with the same brands of paint and use a quality rattle can with the proper technique you can get a finish as good as using professional automotive paint. Or of course you can buy automotive paint and do it yourself also. Going to be my summer project but I'm doing it as cheap as possible. How are you painting the plastics?? Quote
Vegashd Posted March 6, 2009 Posted March 6, 2009 Well if that paint doesn't hold up for you, I was told to use High Heat paint such as this.... http://www.krylon.com/products/bbq_stove_paints/ or http://www.krylon.com/products/high_heat_radiator_paints/ by the painter at my work. I was more concerned with the temp of the motor than gas spills, but for the tank he suggested regular rattle can http://www.krylon.com/products/indooroutdoor_paint/ 3-5 coats with proper prep, sanding and drying time followed by 1 of these http://www.krylon.com/products/uvresistant_clear/ http://www.krylon.com/products/triplethick...al_clear_glaze/ http://www.krylon.com/products/acrylic_crystal_clear/ with about 5 coats of clear. He says as long as you stick with the same brands of paint and use a quality rattle can with the proper technique you can get a finish as good as using professional automotive paint. Or of course you can buy automotive paint and do it yourself also. Going to be my summer project but I'm doing it as cheap as possible. How are you painting the plastics?? you can by plastic spray paint if you want to go the cheaper route or your painter should know the additive to add to make it work. Quote
RAGDOLL MX Posted March 7, 2009 Author Posted March 7, 2009 How are you painting the plastics?? thanks for the info, that helps, as far as painting the plastics, iam actually using Lamborghini Lime green auto paint, a flex is getting put into it, so it can handle a small amount of bending, but i can guarentee a good crash or a huge flex will crack and chip the paint. But these are getting built and more or less put into a show room. ill probably never ride these ones. the other 2 that iam building, iam going to BEAT THE HELL OUT OF!..lol..and then iam restoring the 74 back to original condition, and that will be my daughters first bike in about 3 years. Quote
RAGDOLL MX Posted March 8, 2009 Author Posted March 8, 2009 (edited) not much of an update today, just waiting on paint right now...new plastics should be here in a week. had to clean up the garage today, so i moved my work bench around. Edited March 8, 2009 by RAGDOLL MX Quote
RAGDOLL MX Posted March 8, 2009 Author Posted March 8, 2009 Dude u killed 'em you were saying paul? Quote
White Rhino Posted March 9, 2009 Posted March 9, 2009 (edited) you were saying paul? looking really good Cole!!! Hell that thing is so fast it blew the front tire of the rim :atc: Edited March 9, 2009 by White Rhino Quote
RAGDOLL MX Posted March 12, 2009 Author Posted March 12, 2009 just started getting painted parts back tonight...so here is a little tease! with and without flash Quote
gotsand450r Posted March 12, 2009 Posted March 12, 2009 Sweet Ragdoll how much to pimp mine out Quote
RAGDOLL MX Posted March 12, 2009 Author Posted March 12, 2009 just depends on how silly you want to get...obviously i went overboard and spend alot of money...but you let me know what you want done and ill get you a price. Quote
White Rhino Posted March 12, 2009 Posted March 12, 2009 Looooookkkiiinnnnn Good Cole! I bet they even look better in person! so get going!!! :atc: Quote
DuneJNKY Posted March 12, 2009 Posted March 12, 2009 Good Color match Cole! Bring it down to the shop if you ever need a touch up, only$325 per touch up Quote
RAGDOLL MX Posted March 12, 2009 Author Posted March 12, 2009 it may look as fast as a lambo when iam done...but iam doubting it will set a land speed record..lol...just a cost to build a record! Quote
RAGDOLL MX Posted March 12, 2009 Author Posted March 12, 2009 (edited) its hard to get this green to show good on film, so here are some day shots: Edited March 12, 2009 by RAGDOLL MX Quote
RAGDOLL MX Posted March 13, 2009 Author Posted March 13, 2009 had to get the tank repainted, and today i got my plastics and got dropped off to the painter. So in the next couple of days i should have everything back and installed, ordering a pipe in a couple of days. Quote
SandBox_Kid Posted March 18, 2009 Posted March 18, 2009 Very nice. Makes me wanna finish mine. I just straightened the frame the other day. I think the black plastics have been sitting for almost 2 years now. Quote
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