Captain Fastbastard Mayhem Posted August 28, 2011 Author Posted August 28, 2011 Can, with one of those trigger grips. Don't want to be pressing that nozzle down whilst trying to get an even spread. Almost impossible to get a great finish like that, I'm sure you'll know... I have access to a gun & compressor, but it's a bit of a las.
Capricorn Posted August 28, 2011 Posted August 28, 2011 (edited) true, it's a load, but superior finish. THen again, i've seen some magic-in-a-can from some guys, you probably one of em. color me envious. never could get rattle-can perfection... Edited August 28, 2011 by Capricorn
Captain Fastbastard Mayhem Posted August 28, 2011 Author Posted August 28, 2011 Dude - I'm ham fisted at the best of times! One rule about the can. Shake, shake, then shake again.
Captain Fastbastard Mayhem Posted August 28, 2011 Author Posted August 28, 2011 Looking good. What's the ETC? Tomorrow for paint (cranks, frame & fork) and Tuesday for the swingarm. Then whenever my package gets here for the rest. I'll say next weekend (tentatively) Still need to get the decals printed though, and that will have to be done before the clearcoats are done.
Captain Fastbastard Mayhem Posted August 28, 2011 Author Posted August 28, 2011 (edited) Introducing Surgica-lift for Forks... "I used to feel all old and pitted. Misused, as if my life was dictated by the pits and scratches in my paintwork. I was pointed at. And made fun of. I had laughter ringing in my mind, constantly ringing like a cow-bell from hell. I had ears that weren't being used like they used to be. I felt deaf... dumb. Blind to the upcoming trails and drops that were looming before me... "And then I saw an ad for Surgica-lift... and my life changed. I'm now disc-specific! I feel young, vibrant, and purpose-built for new, exciting technology like twin-pot calipers and hydraulic fluid! I feel lighter, swankier, and altogether more responsive! All it took was a good dose of Surgica-lift, a fine metalwork file and some sweet tender love from a ball of spun steel. I was given a new life. I feel clean... free...ready! To make my life anew!" No forks were harmed in the making of this production... And yes - that is an unfinished HU-1 Heavy Hog in the background. My domestic thought it looked better with the rotor NEXT to it as opposed to on top. Edited August 28, 2011 by cptmayhem
Danger Dassie Posted August 28, 2011 Posted August 28, 2011 Bloody nice! Set of them XT's would look purdy on there!
Capricorn Posted August 28, 2011 Posted August 28, 2011 Bloody nice! Set of them XT's would look purdy on there! we have a shimano agitator in our midst...
Captain Fastbastard Mayhem Posted August 28, 2011 Author Posted August 28, 2011 She's getting a set of Elixir 5's in dark grey. The white is just the primer. Finished colour is going to be a dark gun-metal grey, in metallic. All over. Rims are black, tires, crank, bashguard and saddle is black. Bars are the normal grey of the BooBar, and the bike itself is the Gun Metal. Fork, frame, alles. Gonna look king! Splashes of colour with the decals, otherwise stealth bomber style..
Captain Fastbastard Mayhem Posted August 28, 2011 Author Posted August 28, 2011 we have a shimano agitator in our midst... Ja, bro... But I have to be honest - at the price that they're going for currently, it's not a bad deal... Although, I'd rather have the new SLX trail edition than last year's XT. Still prefer my brakes though. And I don't really see the need for a redily accessible reach adjust and contact adjust. I mean, you should only really set that sorta thing up once. And you're not going to suddenly think "oh, holy crapolie! I need the levers ONE mm closer for this corner!" Pfft!
Danger Dassie Posted August 28, 2011 Posted August 28, 2011 we have a shimano agitator in our midst...
Captain Fastbastard Mayhem Posted August 29, 2011 Author Posted August 29, 2011 LOL! Can't wait to get her finished!
TYGA Posted August 29, 2011 Posted August 29, 2011 Impressive work, especially on the fork. Must admit I'm loving that white. Looking forward to see the rest of the transformation...good luck!
Captain Fastbastard Mayhem Posted August 29, 2011 Author Posted August 29, 2011 ROFL! I'm also (secretly) loving the white. But it's just the primer, and the coating is too thin for it to be the finishing coat. Finished colour is going to be a deep gun-metal grey. I'm sanding down the finish on the frame & fork this arvie (2k6 water paper - thanks for the tip, Cap) and then will start the first coat...
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