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  • Pondo
    Pondo replied to the thread MBBO BAD INFLUENCE!.
    The orange peel is less significant with the other clear. And the textured look is cool, I’ll probably use it on a future build. I think...
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    Pondo reacted to twojs.bike's post in the thread MBBO BAD INFLUENCE! with Like Like.
    I kind of like the orange peel look. Maybe just embrace it. Call it textured.
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    I went to a great swap meet at JAF/CO in Stockton this morning. This swap is just for vintage bikes. It’s a must attend event for me and...
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  • Pondo
    That’s a good point. Not much room in there.
  • Pondo
    Pondo replied to the thread MBBO BAD INFLUENCE!.
    Thanks guys. The paint will come together. I’m researching rattle can options with good custom car paint. I’m also getting an estimate...
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    Pondo reacted to Flying Merlino Brother's post in the thread MBBO BAD INFLUENCE! with Like Like.
    You know, it does look good. How about black shoe polish paste in the orange peel texture, that should buff up nice and in Rat Rod...
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    Pondo reacted to Da Gas Man's post in the thread MBBO BAD INFLUENCE! with Cool Cool.
    I'm rooting for you. As a child of the 70's all I can say is that when one of the guys got it right? man, it popped. And everyone...
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    Pondo reacted to Da Gas Man's post in the thread 1968 Ross Convertible with Like Like.
    ROCK-ROCK, ROCKAWAY BEACH! Awesome Ross head badge. Definitely a cool kids bike. And this kid? No doubt loved his Whacky Packages...
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    Pondo reacted to ParkRNDL's post in the thread 1968 Ross Convertible with Like Like.
    Cleaned up pretty good. I won't be taking it on any long distance rides, but it'll make a fun little cruiser for car shows or flea markets.
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    Pondo reacted to ParkRNDL's post in the thread 1968 Ross Convertible with Cool Cool.
    Buddy of mine has a pool cleaning business. He saw this in a customer's yard and picked it up for me for the cost of a case of Old...
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    Pondo reacted to Tintmanpa's post in the thread STBO BBC with Like Like.
    Once I disassemble the caliper I’ll have better view if it’s machines as part of the bolt or pressed. It looks like it’s all one piece.
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    Pondo reacted to Wildcat's post in the thread STBO BBC with Like Like.
    The brake mounting angle might make a difference. I had a brake that wouldn't reach the rim, but inserted the other way, the pads would...
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    Pondo reacted to Wayne's post in the thread STBO Little lady with Like Like.
    I spotted this and I thought about the Tiny Human's bike. These badges are still made by the the same company that made them for Schwinn...
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    Pondo replied to the thread MBBO BAD INFLUENCE!.
    That's what I do too. This glitter paint just isn't the easiest to work with. The guy that made the above video puts 3 coats of 2K...
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    Pondo reacted to metalchewy's post in the thread MBBO BAD INFLUENCE! with Like Like.
    Sometimes with these paints, I apply a coat every 10 minutes of I am mixing different base paint types. Acetone, urethane, xylene...
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