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Was it their aircraft stripper? I know they make a couple types. Aircraft paint is way more chemical resistant then automotive paint so the aircraft stripper formula is "hotter". "Opening up" the paint first with 80 grit helps alot. Apply a medium coat. Not to thick it needs to breath. Once...

What brand did you use? Nito

SCORE!!!!# Nito

So true! Lol Nito

No offense CCR but sounds like your spraying to wet. Or it could be to cold. Full coverage with 1 coat is is not worth the gamble. Mutiple light coats with ample flash time in between is how you get a nice paint job. Nito

Very cool! Nito

I welcome yinz to the show! Nito

BEAUTIFUL! !!! Nito

That train light is cool man! Nito

Your right....touche' my good man. Well played! lol Nito

The only problem I have is that....RUST SUCKS!!!! And I think everyone agrees with that! Lol Welcome aboard!! Nito

I will do a extensive thread on it in the How To this weekend titled "DIY Paint Job". In the meantime, if your stuck and/or need help PM me and I will help out the best I can! Nito

So today I put saw blade to metal and yelled out...DO WORK SON!! I started with the first hurdle which was spreading the rear stays to accept the 20"x4" rear tire. With the help of the spring compressor, some wood, a pipe bender and a mallet i got her in there in about 2 hours! Not perfect...

Thank you clamdigger for remembering to mention the very impprtant gloves! I have my far share of chemical burns from the methelyne chloride based aircraft stripper I use. I've never used the copper scrubber but see how it would be very useful. Nito

Lol this was part of my costume. My 60's twinn top tube Rollfast! Nito

Sorry about hi-jacking your thread crash. If anyone could use it I would like to share alot more info on painting. Should I start a new thread? Nito

Dulpi color is the best main stream rattle can out there. If you look up my Build Off #8 Traditional build 50's Monark Muscle that was Dupl Color rattle can but with a catalized urethane clear. I've used their cut in/spot clear and it works pretty good. U-pol now makes catalized primer; paint...

I took a look at that but all I have is the OCC rims and tires, no BB to salvage. I would get one but think it would look go big and out of place hangimg out there. I wanted to add gears because of the reach and the forward pedal design that the frame will have. I don't even know if this is...

Thx kingfish, I'll check 'em out. I really want to stay true to the mock up version. I think it gave it a meaty pro street motorcycle look. Nito