choco Posted May 19, 2013 Share Posted May 19, 2013 So as 65,000 miles was about to roll up on my odo, I dropped my 2004 VFR in my driveway. It broke a few chunks out of the fairing, DOH! I've managed to accumlate a few dings and scratches prior to that so I thought about a paint job. I phoned around and found a guy who I refer to as Jack the Paint Guy. I thought I'd save a few bucks by doing the body work myself and went to the paint store Jack recommended. I asked the guys behind the counter about Jack because I don't know him. They said he's very good and has been doing body and paint work for over 30 years. I went ahead and bought the stuff Jack recommended and then fooled around a bit with my fairing at home and decided to let Jack fix the body work as well as paint it. To sum up, he did a terrific job, you can't even tell where the body work was done, and the paint was perfect and he charged me . . . wait for it . . . $200. I gave him $280 and he said later he took his wife out to dinner and a movie with the tip. He really appreciated the fact that I appreciated his work and his price. I paid in cash as he wanted an we're both very happy. She looks new again now. I also put new handlebar grips on and a darker smoke Zero Gravity windshield on and she looks awesome if I say so myself. In case you're interested, Jack's number is 425-765-2737. He's works out of his garage in Cottage Lake, that's about 5 miles east of Woodinville, WA. Tell Jack, Lee from Duvall sent you. He worked on three projects, a sedan, a Corvette and my Interceptor all at about the same time and we were all Lee, so he remembers my as Lee with the Interceptor. Tell him I sent you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Ashok Posted May 19, 2013 Member Contributer Share Posted May 19, 2013 If there was ever a post begging for pictures.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baileyrock Posted May 19, 2013 Share Posted May 19, 2013 WTF!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Rice Posted May 19, 2013 Member Contributer Share Posted May 19, 2013 +1 on both those. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Cogswell Posted May 19, 2013 Member Contributer Share Posted May 19, 2013 We're a tough audience . . . ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer cruzinaz Posted May 19, 2013 Member Contributer Share Posted May 19, 2013 pffft, no pics it didn't happen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer dalesvfr Posted May 19, 2013 Member Contributer Share Posted May 19, 2013 This isn't Angies List for Chrissake, let's see the bike! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baileyrock Posted May 19, 2013 Share Posted May 19, 2013 Found it! Nice, is that Krylon two stage? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer rdguy Posted May 19, 2013 Member Contributer Share Posted May 19, 2013 Found it! http://www.gunsmoke.com/motorcycling/r1200gs/paint/images/bike_left.jpg Nice, is that Krylon two stage? That's cruel. Much deserved, but still cruel. Glenn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer wagzhp Posted May 20, 2013 Member Contributer Share Posted May 20, 2013 LOL. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Switchblade Posted May 20, 2013 Member Contributer Share Posted May 20, 2013 All beemer's should be painted like that. There easier to find that way Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer cybershade69 Posted May 20, 2013 Member Contributer Share Posted May 20, 2013 +1 on pictures Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer dalesvfr Posted May 22, 2013 Member Contributer Share Posted May 22, 2013 BMW bikes are 'Beemers' - cars are 'Bimmers.' I have no idea why, but that is the accepted nomenclature. Useless information, for sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Dutchy Posted May 22, 2013 Member Contributer Share Posted May 22, 2013 Give me a "bimbo" any day Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Aegisranger Posted May 22, 2013 Member Contributer Share Posted May 22, 2013 Instead of giving him that extra $80, you should have used it to buy a camera so you can POST SOME PICS lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer cruzinaz Posted May 22, 2013 Member Contributer Share Posted May 22, 2013 tough crowd Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Axel_7 Posted May 22, 2013 Member Contributer Share Posted May 22, 2013 Wow LEE... First i never picked you for a driveway drop... Second this crowd is in a frenzy for some foto's.... Did you paint it asphalt again? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Polarbear Posted May 22, 2013 Member Contributer Share Posted May 22, 2013 He might have gotten for shiny black?? c PS Did someone mention pics? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillyZ Posted May 22, 2013 Share Posted May 22, 2013 After all this build up there better be some good pics! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
choco Posted July 7, 2013 Author Share Posted July 7, 2013 I have to download my camera, I've not got a set of ASV Gold levers too. Pics will come. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer midlifeVFR Posted July 7, 2013 Member Contributer Share Posted July 7, 2013 BMW bikes are 'Beemers' - cars are 'Bimmers.' I have no idea why, but that is the accepted nomenclature. Useless information, for sure. it isn't useless when you hear some arrogant AH refer to his car as a Beemer...........you look at him and say "the bike is a Beemer........the car is a Bimmer" ! Then glance at his GF, roll your eyes and smile. The AH is puzzled.............the GF is curious about a few things. Priceless information, for sure Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Veefer800Canuck Posted July 8, 2013 Share Posted July 8, 2013 [jeopardy theme song] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Chuckster Posted July 8, 2013 Member Contributer Share Posted July 8, 2013 Take your time, it's only been like a month and a half. We are patient people. Just kidding man (about the patient part). Chuck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Veefer800Canuck Posted July 8, 2013 Share Posted July 8, 2013 Just wait until we find out he had it painted Asphalt, so it looks exactly like it did before. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teacher Posted July 26, 2013 Share Posted July 26, 2013 I agree on the tough crowd part... but I'm just picking this back up again and still... no pictures? I found this special little corner of our wonderful forum as I do live in the Pacific Northwest - Seattle, actually. And wouldn't you know, I am actually looking to get my bike painted as well! But... how can I trust Jack the Painter if there's no proof he painted anything? Still, I love the replies... too funny! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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