@boy"O"boy I haven't been on RB for a while and have only just seen this. So so pleased the frameset was finally found. Looks amazing! Congrats on a fantastic build.
Currently working on an Klein Attitude restoration project. Can anyone recommend modern MTB tyres that have a nice retro look? Either black on black or tan walls with understated logos/graphics. Thanks in advance.
1991-1993 (I am unsure of the exact year) Klein Pinnacle frame and forks in Gator Linear Fade colours. I have just repainted it and it is an exact match to the original Klein Gator colours.
I have a lot of experience painting Kleins and this paintwork is of a professional standard.
It is...
Here's an example of a recently finished project, my own Klein Quantum II freshly painted in Team Storm. Please don't hesitate to message me if you want to discuss your project. Cheers.
Only tend to get the ridge of paint if you apply lots of paint and/or use a thicker masking film. You don't need much black to get coverage and this shading is done with an airbrush which produces a really fine spray. You would get a thicker ridge if you were applying white paint over black. For...
Unfortunately, I haven't many progress photos... it's something I always intend to do but never actually do. The ones I have are how to do the storm clouds...
1. White base coat
2. Fluro pink randomly sprayed to give a mottled finish
3. Maroon (same colour as the seat tube) applied randomly to...
Thank you. It's the first time I've painted Team Storm colours and really happy with how it turned out. Just about start a Klein Attitude in the same colours.
I can't be sure without seeing it but it sounds like it might a white base colour with either a green pearl or green metallic flake over the top. Checkout https://perfectpearlsandpigments.co.uk/ as they do the best ones I've found. If sprayed over black the effect is very dramatic. However, if...
Super happy with how my latest project turned out, so thought I'd share the pictures.
Wanted to build a 'restomod' using a Klein Quantum II with modern day Shimano Ultegra group set. Also ended up using a pair restored ZIPP 440s from '95 for some added bling and swapped out the original forks...