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I changed my idea regarding paint and decided to go with something I've never done before. I thought it would be fun to do some flames, and so I taped
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And then I got my rattlecans ready and sprayed
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For my first try I gotta say I'm pretty happy with the results
 
Sweet flakin flames!!!!
 
Flames look good!

Luke.
Thanks, but i wasnt really happy. I only had the flames on the very front of the frame. So i sanded it taped off more flames... Everywhere, except the stays. This should be fun
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Flames look good!

Luke.
Thanks, but i wasnt really happy. I only had the flames on the very front of the frame. So i sanded it taped off more flames... Everywhere, except the stays. This should be fun
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I bought this springer for $5 at a swap with nothing planned for it at the time. I couldnt pass it up, although it did have some homemade etchings on it
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and
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they would be pretty cool if they did both sides i think, but not like this.

some rust
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but with a little bit of sanding and a couple touches of a wire wheel on my drill and I got a cool brushed metal effect. I like it.
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So after painting sanding and repeating I finally got it ready. I even assembled it and took it to cyclefest. Unfortunately, it caught quite a nasty gash on the top tube. So I cut it off with a razorblade and saw this as an opportunity to learn more about painting flames. So i sanded, taped, and painted some more. Then I started wet sanding to reveal the layers underneath. I think Im starting to really like this dimensional flame paint job.
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I even blended the razorblade slices in seamlessly with the flame.
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Not bad for my first, second, third, and forth tries at painting flames
 
This paint job is stupifying! You guys never cease to amaze me with your skills and creativity! I may have to go back on my anxiety medication...HOW IN HECK does anyone narrow down their vote to 3 BIKES?!
 

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