Member Contributer 5thGenJim Posted March 28, 2011 Author Member Contributer Share Posted March 28, 2011 where's the "I know you and you won't be happy once it's done" vote option? cover it with decal kit for a $100, till you can do it the way you want.. You mean like a big wing or tribal across the sides? That's a possibility, too. But, I'm seriously tired of the yellow and if I don't do something this season, I'm thinking I'm not going to do it at all... (sorry Lobster... to each his own) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer 5thGenJim Posted March 28, 2011 Author Member Contributer Share Posted March 28, 2011 No Comment. I know what I'd want to do in a perfect world, Seb. But, that doesn't seem to be happening this season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer cruzinaz Posted March 28, 2011 Member Contributer Share Posted March 28, 2011 If you decide to do a Timmy flat black use SEM's trim black. Easy to spot back in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Rice Posted March 28, 2011 Member Contributer Share Posted March 28, 2011 Don't wash it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 29, 2011 Share Posted March 29, 2011 So, I wen't from this to falling over and going to this To tipping over and going to this And I'm respraying it Navy blue with gold wheels as we speak. Always rattle canned. I use a full can per body panel, so I go thru about 5 cans. Just wash the panels and dry them really well. Paint the inside of the panels too so you don't see yellow around the vent edges. Also, don't use flat black. Look for Satin Black wheel paint. Best finish I could have hoped for, and just enough shine to not be a rat bike. Makes the brushed silver frame look amazing too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Burns Posted March 29, 2011 Member Contributer Share Posted March 29, 2011 to falling over and going to this To tipping over and going to this I'm surprised Timmy hasn't jumped in screaming blasphemy for this color change. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timmythecop Posted March 30, 2011 Share Posted March 30, 2011 Best finish I could have hoped for, and just enough shine to not be a rat bike. I can hear you, ....you know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer y2kvfr Posted March 30, 2011 Member Contributer Share Posted March 30, 2011 You don't like the yellow? BLASPHEMY!!!!!!! Lobster... I put my bike next to Jim's, his yellow is WAY OFF. It isn't the beautiful yellow we have. I hate to say it, but Jim's yellow is quite, er, um, bland. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 30, 2011 Share Posted March 30, 2011 Best finish I could have hoped for, and just enough shine to not be a rat bike. I can hear you, ....you know. I regret nothing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer gll429 Posted March 31, 2011 Member Contributer Share Posted March 31, 2011 Best finish I could have hoped for, and just enough shine to not be a rat bike. I can hear you, ....you know. quit bragging! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer 5thGenJim Posted March 31, 2011 Author Member Contributer Share Posted March 31, 2011 Okay - so Timmy sends me a Facebook post and says, "No you won't." As in, I won't actually paint my bike using shaker cans. And, dammit, he might be half right. I found a paint shop in Philly that will do the job for a reasonable rate - PPG Shopline paints. Finalizing details with him and will likely pull the trigger on this in the next week or two. Timmy = the Oracle. Who knew (besides Timmy of course)?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer 5thGenJim Posted March 31, 2011 Author Member Contributer Share Posted March 31, 2011 You don't like the yellow? BLASPHEMY!!!!!!! Lobster... I put my bike next to Jim's, his yellow is WAY OFF. It isn't the beautiful yellow we have. I hate to say it, but Jim's yellow is quite, er, um, bland. It's true. It's like a washed out yellow. If mine were the same color as your two bikes, I would just do a big wing or tribal on the side fairings and suck it up until I was ready to buy the RWB or metallic black 6th Gen (of course, then I'd bitch about the VTec surge, and wish for a 7th Gen). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer 5thGenJim Posted March 31, 2011 Author Member Contributer Share Posted March 31, 2011 And I'm respraying it Navy blue with gold wheels as we speak. Always rattle canned. I use a full can per body panel, so I go thru about 5 cans. Just wash the panels and dry them really well. Paint the inside of the panels too so you don't see yellow around the vent edges. Also, don't use flat black. Look for Satin Black wheel paint. Best finish I could have hoped for, and just enough shine to not be a rat bike. Makes the brushed silver frame look amazing too. Where you at, man? If this falls through with the shop, I might come see you with a handful of green paper with pictures of dead presidents. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timmythecop Posted March 31, 2011 Share Posted March 31, 2011 . Timmy = the Oracle. Who knew (besides Timmy of course)?? Next time just say "You know much that is hidden, oh Tim." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 31, 2011 Share Posted March 31, 2011 Where you at, man? If this falls through with the shop, I might come see you with a handful of green paper with pictures of dead presidents. About an hour out of San Francisco. Plus, cell phone pictures from ten feet make the bike look better than it really is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 31, 2011 Share Posted March 31, 2011 dammit I hate the yellow I cannot fathom this concept I have nothing to add :tongue: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timmythecop Posted March 31, 2011 Share Posted March 31, 2011 dammit I hate the yellow I cannot fathom this concept I have nothing to add :tongue: Makes good primer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Burns Posted March 31, 2011 Member Contributer Share Posted March 31, 2011 Timmy... I know where he stores the bike.. Let's surprise him! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timmythecop Posted March 31, 2011 Share Posted March 31, 2011 Timmy... I know where he stores the bike.. Let's surprise him! i'm with you, not against you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer 5thGenJim Posted March 31, 2011 Author Member Contributer Share Posted March 31, 2011 Where you at, man? If this falls through with the shop, I might come see you with a handful of green paper with pictures of dead presidents. About an hour out of San Francisco. Plus, cell phone pictures from ten feet make the bike look better than it really is. My old stompin' grounds. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer 5thGenJim Posted March 31, 2011 Author Member Contributer Share Posted March 31, 2011 Timmy... I know where he stores the bike.. Let's surprise him! i'm with you, not against you The 'Hello Kitty' treatment, eh?? I'm watchin' fer you summmbiatches. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer MBrane Posted April 1, 2011 Member Contributer Share Posted April 1, 2011 it doesnt matter if you use spray can or ,1,000,000,000,000 paint by a pro.. if the prep work and sanding is done in between coats s it will look good! a shop called "mobtown" spray cans most of there stuff satin black. it so silky smooth its crazy. then clearcoat and sand with 600 grip a few times.. its all about the WORK , not the paint. +1000 I spent a lot of time sanding that ZX. Paint, sand, paint, sand, paint, sand....... Would have been a bit less if I had a proper booth, and such but I digress...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted April 4, 2011 Share Posted April 4, 2011 I'm done with the newest rattle can job. Got crazy and did the wheels too. Rust-o-leam Navy Blue and Rust-o-leam flat gold on the wheels. I dig it. Paints not too glossy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer 5thGenJim Posted April 4, 2011 Author Member Contributer Share Posted April 4, 2011 I'm done with the newest rattle can job. Got crazy and did the wheels too. Rust-o-leam Navy Blue and Rust-o-leam flat gold on the wheels. I dig it. Paints not too glossy. Not bad. If I go blue, it will be this one: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer SereniTTy Posted May 7, 2011 Member Contributer Share Posted May 7, 2011 Just curious, what's your budget? I would think that there's some small shop in your area that would shoot a solid color for cheap... Over the years, I always been able to locate and do some business this way on project bikes. craigslist is your friend. I checked the local shop... $1,300.00. Nothing else I could find local. There's a place in MD that will shoot a one color for $600.00 minimum (he shoots PPG paints); but it's 6 weeks for him to get to it. I was going to save the $600 and do it, but for a quarter of that, I could be done next weekend.. Where is that place in MD? Sounds like a good winter project... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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