⭐ ShowBoatin' ™ ⭐ FINISHING TOUCHES

[Captain Awesome]

Proof of concept...

 

[MattiThundrrr]

They're looking greener in those shots. Are they gold, or greeold?

 

[Captain Awesome]

They're looking greener in those shots. Are they gold, or greeold?

Definitely yellow/ghetto gold in the sun. Indoors it looks way more green which I am not a fan of, but

 

[MattiThundrrr]

I don't hate it,has a certain vibe...

 

[kingfish254]

I like the starz on there.

 

[Captain Awesome]

That'll do. Overall vibe conveyed

 

[kingfish254]

Rockstar!

 

[Captain Awesome]

Photoless update. Frame and fork are FINALLY stripped, sanded, and smoothed to my liking and ready to prime. A few dings that were too deep to sand, but it's a 76 so it has some character

Stripper
Power tools
220 dry
220 wet
Red scotch brite
0000 and WD-40

Providing the weather cooperates, we should prime tomorrow!!

 

[Dr. Tankenstein]

Hope you are able to get it primed, looks like Wednesday is gonna be a washout due to that tropical storm.

 

[Captain Awesome]

Hope you are able to get it primed, looks like Wednesday is gonna be a washout due to that tropical storm.

That's why I sanded until I couldn't feel my fingertips today. Time crunch

 

[Captain Awesome]

Shot the high value areas and joints early this morning. Came back with a full coat. Then let that simmer for a few hours. Scotch Brite, and then a second full primer coat

Just got the second coat on as the first crack of thunder came down

Now we wait..........




Edit.......I need to mow my lawn and do some edging

 

[OddJob]

Man I love the shape of that frame! Wishbone stays and loopy rear end.
* side note: does that channel in the background empty into a larger body of water?

 

[Captain Awesome]

Man I love the shape of that frame! Wishbone stays and loopy rear end.
* side note: does that channel in the background empty into a larger body of water?

It's actually a standalone pond. Each of our concentric "blocks" have one in the middle. Good gator watching

 

[kingfish254]

Glad you got some paint on. Luckily Elsa doesn't look like she's gonna effect us a whole lot.

 

[Fv2]

Glad you got some paint on. Luckily Elsa doesn't look like she's gonna effect us a whole lot.

Every time someone says Elsa, that freaking song gets stuck in my head.... I really wish I could just... Let it go.

 

[Captain Awesome]

Glad you got some paint on. Luckily Elsa doesn't look like she's gonna effect us a whole lot.

Hammering rain and 80mph gusts right now. Sheesh......

 

[Captain Awesome]

Scuffing the primer today and we'll see if the weather allows for some base coat or not

 

[Captain Awesome]

Scuffing the primer today and we'll see if the weather allows for some base coat or not

Got done cleaning out storage today and was feeling ambitious. Went to grab the forks and dust on a base coat and was stopped in my tracks. Operator error..............

When I sanded everything down I last used 0000 and WD-40 to smooth out the surface and add a layer of rust prevention against our unrelenting humidity. Before I did my primer coats I had cleaned everything with mineral spirits followed by denatured alcohol. Applied liberally. But apparently much latent WD was hiding out in the crevices. The entire bottom of each fork leg is darkly stained by what I assume to be oily creep from the crevices. So I started sanding and then got frustrated and walked away. No photos due to immense frustration

 

[bleedingfingers]

Love that gold paint can't buy it here .

 

[Captain Awesome]

Honey do list getting smaller

Renovations complete on this spare room. Drywall patches, new trim, fresh paint, ceiling fan install. 2 days of straight work

Now, back to bike building hopefully