Repainting fork lowers...final result page 3

[Harryburgundy]

Re: repainting fork lowers

Like the idea of using a bath as a spray booth, handy!

Best get that plumbed back in before your significant other gets home.

Looking forward to seeing the results.

One of the benefits of being a bachelor

 

[Harryburgundy]

Re: repainting fork lowers

Some more dreadful phone pictures..I will take some good ones when they are finished

Several layers of white later...bit of rubbing down, some correction to runs (not many) etc. Final spray I held the nozzle closer which I seem to remember gave a glossier finish.

Very fine run with 2500/3000 grit then on with the clear coat!

 

[BobCatMax]

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looking very good!

 

[EarlofBarnet]

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Great effort. Huge improvement on the originals.

 

[Harryburgundy]

Re: repainting fork lowers

Great effort. Huge improvement on the originals.

Thanks...not finished yet though

 

[02gf74]

Re: repainting fork lowers

looking smart.
you using cellulose based paint? you will need to leave them for a little while so the paint hardens.

 

[Harryburgundy]

Re: repainting fork lowers

Simoniz acrylic aerosol. Just finished clear coat and I a pretty happy with the results. Yes, will leave now for a week to cure. Good weather for it

 

[Harryburgundy]

Re: repainting fork lowers

Much top coat applied. Rub down with 3000 then with solvol autosol. Final spray with finish line polish and I have to say...I am rather pleased with the result. New decals to be applied then rebuild. Pictures up soon.

 

[EarlofBarnet]

Re: repainting fork lowers

Good satisfaction in doing something yourself. Well done Sir.

 

[Harryburgundy]

Re: repainting fork lowers

Oh...forgot to show the final result. The white is not a perfect match to the crown but I am pleased nonetheless. Now for sale