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Originally Posted by Dubbayoo
I love how you blended paint with the natural carbon...now build that sucker up so we can see it!
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No, it's not. The paintjob is clear coated but still hanging in the basement. It needs some decals, and final clear coating. No big deal really.
The big deal is the money I need for the Record or Chorus Group and a wheelset so I can finish it. You're talkin' $2,000 or so. At this point, the money is my only limitting factor. I'm hoping sometime this fall.
The big deal is the money I need for the Record or Chorus Group and a wheelset so I can finish it. You're talkin' $2,000 or so. At this point, the money is my only limitting factor. I'm hoping sometime this fall.
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GVH Bikes...
Headset Delete Headset
Front Derailleur Campagnolo Chorus
Rear Derailleur Campagnolo Chorus short
Shifter Campagnolo Record
Brake Calipers Campagnolo Chorus
Crankset Campagnolo Chorus carbon CT 34-50
Bottom Bracket Campagnolo Record cups
Cassette Campagnolo Chorus 12-25
Chain Campagnolo Chorus Ultra Narrow
Handlebars Delete Handlebar
Stem Delete Stem
Seatpost Delete Seatpost
Saddle Delete Saddle
Tires Delete Tires
Bar Tape Delete Tape
Pedals No Pedals
Kit without wheels $1165.00
Headset Delete Headset
Front Derailleur Campagnolo Chorus
Rear Derailleur Campagnolo Chorus short
Shifter Campagnolo Record
Brake Calipers Campagnolo Chorus
Crankset Campagnolo Chorus carbon CT 34-50
Bottom Bracket Campagnolo Record cups
Cassette Campagnolo Chorus 12-25
Chain Campagnolo Chorus Ultra Narrow
Handlebars Delete Handlebar
Stem Delete Stem
Seatpost Delete Seatpost
Saddle Delete Saddle
Tires Delete Tires
Bar Tape Delete Tape
Pedals No Pedals
Kit without wheels $1165.00
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^^ I can get the 8-piece Record group even cheaper.
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^^^ Oh, you are soooo baaaad.
Besides, I won't. It's my wifes bike.
Besides, I won't. It's my wifes bike.
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totally effin awesome, Patriot! But is that an aluminum seatpost? No, no no, we won;t let you do that...
Can;t wait to see it finally built. That is a labor of love...
Can;t wait to see it finally built. That is a labor of love...
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Well, still not much prgress has been made. But, I have picked up some extra parts, and the paint job is finally finished with the final coats of clear and decals applied. The sun was behind the clouds today, so it gave me better light. However, even with the flash turned off, the fresh clear coating is so bright and glossy, I got alot of glare. Not muich I could do about it, unless I had a professional studio to control the lighting a little better. Anyway, here's a ton of pics.
Here's the finished frame with the new carbon seatpost, and white Rav-X saddle installed.
I know, I got carried away with the camera, but what the hey?
Here's the finished frame with the new carbon seatpost, and white Rav-X saddle installed.
I know, I got carried away with the camera, but what the hey?
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And, a bunch more...
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Let's keep it rollin'.
Next, will be parts. That may be quite a awhile.
However, I'm just glad I finally got off my duff and finished painting the frame.
Next, will be parts. That may be quite a awhile.
However, I'm just glad I finally got off my duff and finished painting the frame.
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Patriot.
Paint my bike pink. PLEASE. PLEASE.
Pink is my favorite color. I need my frame pink.
Click sig to see my bike.
Paint my bike pink. PLEASE. PLEASE.
Pink is my favorite color. I need my frame pink.
Click sig to see my bike.
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Patriot - The Valiant script doesn't do a thing for me but the paint job is out of this freakin' world. You should rightly be very proud of your accomplishment...
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Sorry Pheard. As fun as it would be, I've made sort of a personal vow not to get into painting bikes too much. I do it just for fun when I get the time, and not for anything (ie, money), or anyone else (other than my family).
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Well, Since it is in Latin, I thought I would use an old English text to fancy it up. Besides, I didn't want big decals either. I wanted mainly just a neat paint job. The decals are just there to label the bike, along with my wifes initials in the hearts.
Sorry Pheard. As fun as it would be, I've made sort of a personal vow not to get into painting bikes too much. I do it just for fun when I get the time, and not for anything (ie, money), or anyone else (other than my family).
Sorry Pheard. As fun as it would be, I've made sort of a personal vow not to get into painting bikes too much. I do it just for fun when I get the time, and not for anything (ie, money), or anyone else (other than my family).
Any tips on me trying to add something like that to my grey frame?
Kinds of paint, etc?
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Well, Since it is in Latin, I thought I would use an old English text to fancy it up. Besides, I didn't want big decals either. I wanted mainly just a neat paint job. The decals are just there to label the bike, along with my wifes initials in the hearts.
Sorry Pheard. As fun as it would be, I've made sort of a personal vow not to get into painting bikes too much. I do it just for fun when I get the time, and not for anything (ie, money), or anyone else (other than my family).
Sorry Pheard. As fun as it would be, I've made sort of a personal vow not to get into painting bikes too much. I do it just for fun when I get the time, and not for anything (ie, money), or anyone else (other than my family).
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1. Strip off all parts, down to a bare frame.
2. Lightly wet sand the whole frame/forks with a 600gr sandpaper, but do not remove any paint. Just scuff the clear coat.
3. Tape off all the silver, and leave only the red stripes showing. Use fine line tape around the edges of the red, leaving just a little silver showing. This prevents any red from reappearing after you pull the tape. Then paint over all the red with metallic pink. When you remove the tape, the pink panels will cover the old red. Silver with pink stripes would look pretty neat.
4. Paint two coats minimum of clear over the whole thing, with wet sanding between coats to smooth out the whole paint job.
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Well, if all you wanted to do was add some pink, you could do a procedure like this....
1. Strip off all parts, down to a bare frame.
2. Lightly wet sand the whole frame/forks with a 600gr sandpaper, but do not remove any paint. Just scuff the clear coat.
3. Tape off all the silver, and leave only the red stripes showing. Use fine line tape around the edges of the red, leaving just a little silver showing. This prevents any red from reappearing after you pull the tape. Then paint over all the red with metallic pink. When you remove the tape, the pink panels will cover the old red. Silver with pink stripes would look pretty neat.
4. Paint two coats minimum of clear over the whole thing, with wet sanding between coats to smooth out the whole paint job.
1. Strip off all parts, down to a bare frame.
2. Lightly wet sand the whole frame/forks with a 600gr sandpaper, but do not remove any paint. Just scuff the clear coat.
3. Tape off all the silver, and leave only the red stripes showing. Use fine line tape around the edges of the red, leaving just a little silver showing. This prevents any red from reappearing after you pull the tape. Then paint over all the red with metallic pink. When you remove the tape, the pink panels will cover the old red. Silver with pink stripes would look pretty neat.
4. Paint two coats minimum of clear over the whole thing, with wet sanding between coats to smooth out the whole paint job.
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I am astounded! It's beautiful. What's your masking technique (materials and procedure) and how did you create those curves and keep them so symmetrical?
Edit: Did you use waterslide paper for the decals or something different?
Edit: Did you use waterslide paper for the decals or something different?
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^^^ I drew out the basic design on my computer. I then freehanded all the taping. I just eyeball both sides to make sure they are the same. Sometimes I use a sewing measuring tape to make sure points are in the same place on both sides, so it is symetrical. I also use standard fine line tape which goes around curves easily without crinkling.
I used Vinyl decals in some areas (initials), and waterslide for some of the text. That's all. I kept it simple.
I used Vinyl decals in some areas (initials), and waterslide for some of the text. That's all. I kept it simple.
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Very good work. Impressive.