The "3 way" Kona project DONE AT LAST!!

[welly]

Re: The "3 way" Kona project no 2 finished Page 7

another pic :mrgreen:

WOW!!!

That is truly one of the nicest looking bikes I have every seen. Fantastic job.

 

[Paceg60]

Re: The "3 way" Kona project no 2 finished Page 7

That looks great, the purple really sets it off. Top job

 

[matt24777]

Re: The "3 way" Kona project no 2 finished Page 7

That looks great, the purple really sets it off. Top job

Thanks :mrgreen:

It's got even more purple now.....

Purple Ringle style Bottle cages

 

[matt24777]

Re: The "3 way" Kona project no 2 finished Page 7

another pic :mrgreen:

WOW!!!

That is truly one of the nicest looking bikes I have every seen. Fantastic job.

Ta Muchly!

 

[fitzroybikeco]

Re: The "3 way" Kona project no 2 finished Page 7

very awesome.

 

[Faghetaboutit]

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Great attention to detail

Top job!

 

[matt24777]

Re: The "3 way" Kona project no 2 finished Page 7

Cheers guys

Has subsequently got a scratch :facepalm: due to a small off!

 

[matt24777]

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Need to update this, currently I've stripped the 96 Kilauea of Paint as I found a run in it, which i tried to flat/cut n polish out only to go straight through the paint :facepalm: :cry:

so I just stripped the lot. Primed it and am in the process of spraying it with rattlecan Plastikote. :roll:

I figure if the paint doesn't last I can always get the frame re-done at a later date.

I've also stripped the set of 98 SIDs which are in VGC (phew). Just waiting on some O rings to start rebuilding it with new seals & Decals from Gil.


Also stripped the M950 rear mech, found a surprising amount of sand in it :shock: so glad i gave it a once over and fitted a bling breakaway bolt :mrgreen:




still lots to do, but I have a week at home with Sprog (school hols) so may get some more done

 

[matt24777]

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progress report.....

Frame has been painted and lacquered, 3 coats of Orange and 2 of glittery clear and this is what I got



Then I added the Decals from Gil M,


Looking like a proper job now.... be interesting to see how long before it chips :facepalm:

Also Have all the O rings needed to rebuild the SIDS so off to the Garage....

 

[parfumisme]

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no more purple plz!

good job on the spray. maybe buff it and dab in some carnauba wax. (similar to automotive detailing) in my experience it adds some resilience to the paint and makes it easy to clean the surface.