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Originally Posted by rockmuncher
Lookout, he's crackin the whip on me already!
Were you aiming for the 7:30? Sounds a bit optomistic. Even the 7:55 would be a stuggle I'm guessing. You'd best aim to go faster than 70kph down Kariong
Were you aiming for the 7:30? Sounds a bit optomistic. Even the 7:55 would be a stuggle I'm guessing. You'd best aim to go faster than 70kph down Kariong
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Whatever happens, never rely on the 8:55. It's a dog. Never on time
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Hey guys.
Anyone here got any good tips on painting frames?
I'm restoring an old steel tip-shop frame. I've stripped it back, and made sure there's no rust on it, and I've put on a couple of layers of automotive primer. Now I need to start the real paint job. I've heard automotive enamel is the way to go, and I have an air brush, but I have no Idea how to do decals.
I know about sanding with super fine paper between coats etc. And I should finish with clear coat, but any tips, or info on doing decals would be great.
Cheers,
Dave
Anyone here got any good tips on painting frames?
I'm restoring an old steel tip-shop frame. I've stripped it back, and made sure there's no rust on it, and I've put on a couple of layers of automotive primer. Now I need to start the real paint job. I've heard automotive enamel is the way to go, and I have an air brush, but I have no Idea how to do decals.
I know about sanding with super fine paper between coats etc. And I should finish with clear coat, but any tips, or info on doing decals would be great.
Cheers,
Dave
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I hear 8 coats of wet sanded enamal on top of your decals is the hot ticket. It also guarantees you'll scratch it first time out. Oh, don't ride with whoever it was that crashes trying to avoid Japanese toursists. If you ask me, paint is over rated.
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Originally Posted by Expatriate
I hear 8 coats of wet sanded enamal on top of your decals is the hot ticket. It also guarantees you'll scratch it first time out. Oh, don't ride with whoever it was that crashes trying to avoid Japanese toursists. If you ask me, paint is over rated.
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Just be sure the decals are compatible with the enamel. Best to do a test first on an empty can or something. Don't want to mess that up. Yes, take before and after photos too.
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Originally Posted by HobartDave
Cheers mate. I'll be sure to go and get some super fine wet 'n' dry paper. I've discovered the model shop in town has some clear decal inkjet paper for about $8 per sheet, so I guess that'll do the job pretty well. I suppose I should borrow the digi camera from work so I can get some before pics too
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Hey Munchie, I think my bike is set for a ride. 2 bar swaps, 4 stems, and I switched the fork too. Seems ok now.
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Originally Posted by Expatriate
Hey Munchie, I think my bike is set for a ride. 2 bar swaps, 4 stems, and I switched the fork too. Seems ok now.
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Originally Posted by rockmuncher
Cool, Mt Sugarloaf here we come...
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Sorry for the late warning, but it looks like Ch10 will be screening Tour Down Under highlights for the next few nights, very late (~12:40am)
For those who saw Cycling Central:
I was a bit disappointed with the Phil Anderson bit. The poor guy just "ummed and ahed" for 6 mins, answering a couple of silly questions about his old pony tail, and why he can't commentate with his wife.
I know we're lucky to get ANY cycling show at all, but the people at SBS don't seem to realize just how much we're into equipment. On that 'Coxy' show (on another station), we got a quick glimpse of about a dozen of Anderson's old bikes, so I assumed we'd be seeing the old Zullo and Merckx goldies....but nada
And...jeeez, isn't the guy from Cycling News is a real natural in front of the camera
For those who saw Cycling Central:
I was a bit disappointed with the Phil Anderson bit. The poor guy just "ummed and ahed" for 6 mins, answering a couple of silly questions about his old pony tail, and why he can't commentate with his wife.
I know we're lucky to get ANY cycling show at all, but the people at SBS don't seem to realize just how much we're into equipment. On that 'Coxy' show (on another station), we got a quick glimpse of about a dozen of Anderson's old bikes, so I assumed we'd be seeing the old Zullo and Merckx goldies....but nada
And...jeeez, isn't the guy from Cycling News is a real natural in front of the camera
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yeah, Gerard is just a bit of a "personality".
I missed the Phil bit, he would have hours worth of shows in him. And the bikes, yeah, let's get a viewing of them all !!
I missed the Phil bit, he would have hours worth of shows in him. And the bikes, yeah, let's get a viewing of them all !!
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Originally Posted by rockmuncher
Inkjet bad: much bleeding will occur when the enamel hits it. You must use colour laser or wax deposit printing for results that don't run like a girl's mascara on video night.
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I am soooooooooooooo tired. Please wake me up when today is over
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windies are batting.
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broken bones update from last week's track race:
Troy collar bone, Richard collar bone AND elbow, Mike collar bone and upper arm (humerus).
Ryan Bayley also got messed up with a few ribs busted, McGrory was in hospital over in Bremen. Carnage lately....
Troy collar bone, Richard collar bone AND elbow, Mike collar bone and upper arm (humerus).
Ryan Bayley also got messed up with a few ribs busted, McGrory was in hospital over in Bremen. Carnage lately....
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KFC Kid looks like he'll miss the worlds in LA. That sucks.
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Originally Posted by ed073
KFC Kid looks like he'll miss the worlds in LA. That sucks.
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Originally Posted by ed073
windies are batting.
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Originally Posted by climbo
Gayle and Lara look to be making sure they set a big target.
Just watching that little freak bat as I ate my lunch.....he played an absolute jem of a late cut off the bowling of Afridi.....split point and backward point for 4. Impressive.
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Originally Posted by ed073
Just watching that little freak bat as I ate my lunch.....he played an absolute jem of a late cut off the bowling of Afridi.....split point and backward point for 4. Impressive.
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No cycling at the NSW corporate games... anyone interested in a tri?
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Originally Posted by pshaw
No cycling at the NSW corporate games... anyone interested in a tri?
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Hey Expat, how long is a reasonable time before you start putting the heat on an Ebay winning bidder for some cashola? Ebay reckons 7 days. The guy's ebay reputation is excellent, but seems just a bit slow on the uptake and communication.
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Originally Posted by ed073
windies are batting.
*rushes to the telly*
Bollocks, I missed Shoaib bowling missiles