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Title: New Paint
Post by: bubba zanetti on December 30, 2007, 09:34:14 PM
I finally got around to putting some new paint on the ol' girl. I finally decided to go with blue iris metallic, a Peugeot/Renault colour from the late '70's. I have to paint a car in the this later on, so I thought it would be good practice. I haven't polished any bits yet, I'll do that tomorrow before I put the bike back together.

(http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c290/bubba500/BILD0641.jpg)

(http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c290/bubba500/BILD0639.jpg)

(http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c290/bubba500/BILD0637.jpg)
Title: Re: New Paint
Post by: spc on December 30, 2007, 09:39:59 PM
Looks good bubba! :thumb:  I love that color
Title: Re: New Paint
Post by: bubba zanetti on December 30, 2007, 09:43:24 PM
Ta, it looks really nice on the car. It also works well with black and silver which are the other main colours on the bike.  :thumb:
Title: Re: New Paint
Post by: Jenya on December 31, 2007, 01:00:53 AM
Wow, that lookes gorgeous. Could you please ellaborate on the technique and the process that lead to such an impressive result.
I would like to paint my motorcycle as well and could use every bit of the information. Please tell.

Jenya
Title: Re: New Paint
Post by: ohgood on December 31, 2007, 03:17:51 AM
Nice job, nice choice of metallic too. next thing you'll be bolting on some chrome and ape hangers ;)
Title: Re: New Paint
Post by: scottpA_GS on December 31, 2007, 04:55:02 PM

Great job Bubba! Looks great!  :thumb:
Title: Re: New Paint
Post by: bubba zanetti on December 31, 2007, 10:31:34 PM
Here it is all back together

(http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c290/bubba500/BILD0651.jpg)

(http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c290/bubba500/BILD0649.jpg)

(http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c290/bubba500/BILD0643.jpg)

Jenya, the only advice I can offer is to do a good job on the primer and to take your time. The truth is there are some rough spots on the paint job.
Title: Re: New Paint
Post by: ohgood on January 01, 2008, 07:47:09 AM
I read your description of the paint color, but it sure looks like a stock suzuki bandit. Maybe it's the flyscreen , I dunno.

Nice job !
Title: Re: New Paint
Post by: Domindart on January 01, 2008, 06:19:22 PM
nice paint!
Title: Re: New Paint
Post by: Yev on January 01, 2008, 06:45:12 PM
shweeeet  :thumb:
Title: Re: New Paint
Post by: groff22 on January 02, 2008, 09:58:31 AM
Did you cover the seat yourself? It looks SUPER comfy. :)

Nice looking bike!

Cheers,
J