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« on: August 19, 2010, 06:44:45 PM » |
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Working on getting this recent '82 650 purchase road-ready, doing some paint experimenting to see what I like. I DEFINITELY like it better without the stripes! I think I like just plain 'ol black (without the metallic) better too. Basic black just looks so natural on a bike.   The original paint/decal scheme:  Yeah...hold the stripes (and the flakes)! |
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« Reply #1 on: August 19, 2010, 06:49:37 PM » |
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Oh yeah and just to answer the inevitable question...yes this is just parts store cheap-o spray can paint (and my does that stuff ever suck!). I wanted to be sure I liked the color scheme before buying the good expensive stuff...and to make sure that all the dent filling came out ok as I really don't have a lot of paint/body experience. (more like none lol )
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« Reply #2 on: August 19, 2010, 08:37:54 PM » |
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Looks good for having no painting / body work experience!  Keep us posted.  |
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What is good Phaedrus, what is not good? Need we ask anyone this?
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« Reply #3 on: August 19, 2010, 09:01:37 PM » |
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Up close and in person you can see all of the rookie mistakes. But thanks!
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« Reply #4 on: August 19, 2010, 09:08:34 PM » |
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Well I guess you'll just have to ride it fast....  That's what we call a 20/20 paint job....It looks good either from 20 feet away or going by at 20 mph!  |
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« Reply #5 on: August 19, 2010, 09:56:26 PM » |
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Yeah depending on the lighting...might get away with 10 on a cloudy day! hahah Really my main goal was to make sure none of the dent repairs showed up with the black paint. I plan to repaint everything "right" over the winter. For now I just wanna ride the damn thing!  |
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« Reply #6 on: August 19, 2010, 10:10:49 PM » |
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looks sharp! nice work!
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« Reply #7 on: August 20, 2010, 11:42:06 AM » |
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It's getting there Bill. I do dig the black. So, how long until we get to stretch her legs up towards Pikes Peak?
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Fuzzy was here!! ;)
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« Reply #8 on: August 20, 2010, 12:24:47 PM » |
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Hey Scott! I dunno the chain situation is not looking very promising, I may have to get a new one. I'm hoping to have the engine started up today though.
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« Reply #9 on: August 20, 2010, 05:33:24 PM » |
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The basic black is a classic, you can't go wrong with that. Looks good.
I do like the stripes and metallic paint... colors are very subjective.
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