1971 Huffy Twin Stick Mag Wheel

[CRASH]

It can never be easy. Already done rework has appeared.

 

[RustySprockets]

It can never be easy. Already done rework has appeared.

Well, now you don't have to worry about the latex gloves.

 

[CRASH]

Front wheel in its new color.

 

[CRASH]

Hub is back in the rear wheel.

The mag cover nightmare continues. Finally finished the silver. But the tape over the black caused texture on the black. So I covered the silver with paper, sanded the black and reshot it. That revealed more texture issues. So need to let it cure, Reagan’s and reshoot. I guess it’s good it’s going to be 109f degrees today, it’ll make curing quicker so maybe I can reshoot tomorrow.

 

[The Renaissance Man]

Are you using rattle can paint? If so, I would suggest moving to a single stage automotive paint for more durability and ease. Plus the curing time is shorter.

 

[CRASH]

Are you using rattle can paint? If so, I would suggest moving to a single stage automotive paint for more durability and ease. Plus the curing time is shorter.

I am. And it did it again.

I don’t have a way to paint automotive paint at home, and I can’t pay an auto body shop for this. I already paid double for the front wheel.

So I thinking of switching to this. It’s not gloss, but maybe that will help with the primer in it, and thinner coats.

 

[CRASH]

At least some of this bike is going together right.

 

[RustySprockets]

I am. And it did it again.
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I wonder if there's something in the plastic itself that's responsible for all the curdling.

 

[CRASH]

I wonder if there's something in the plastic itself that's responsible for all the curdling.

I’m hoping the primer helps with that

 

[The Renaissance Man]

That sucks.
Maybe you can find a better quality primer formulated exclusively for plastic. Do a little Google research.

A quick search and these came up:

You're gonna need to remove all of that paint first (I'm sure you know that).

 

[The Renaissance Man]

One other thing, I have used these little paint guns with great success.
https://www.homedepot.com/p/Preval-9-oz-Complete-Spray-Gun-267/202533738 (also available elsewhere).

With this gun you can buy some proper automotive primer and paint and get good results. The paint store that I use will mix most any amount even as little as a half pint.

I used one for painting an Army livery on a helicopter a few years ago. It was out on the tarmac away from any power or compressed air so the little aerosol sprayer got me through the job! It's also reusable with refills.

 

[CRASH]

With so much paint on there, the primer just needs to cover and seal. That’s why I’m hoping the 2in1 will do the trick

 

[CRASH]

Sanded a lot. Shot some thin coats of the satin. It’s not great, but it’ll get by. I didn’t want to get too close of a picture, so here they are baking in the sun.

 

[CRASH]

The flaming stack was looking worn, so had it re-chromed.

So of course it needed new title text.

 

[CRASH]

Life is hard. It’s even harder when you’re dumb. Apparently I’m as dumb as they come.

The mags look decent.

But when I attached the clips to connect them, not once did I think to avoid the rods!!

NOT ONCE!!!

So… now I have to cut them off and start again, mounting the clips out of the way.

 

[The Renaissance Man]

Can you just leave the rods off-center and drill more holes for the valve stem and center? Just a thought.

It looks awesome!

 

[CRASH]

Can you just leave the rods off-center and drill more holes for the valve stem and center? It looks awesome!

It's honestly easier to cut off the speaker clips and epoxy new ones back on. I cut the old ones off already. Had to order new ones because I didn't have enough.

 

[BobbyStillz]

Life is hard. It’s even harder when you’re dumb. Apparently I’m as dumb as they come.

The mags look decent.
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But when I attached the clips to connect them, not once did I think to avoid the rods!!

NOT ONCE!!!

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So… now I have to cut them off and start again, mounting the clips out of the way.

Annoying, for sure, but it looks amazing @CRASH

Btw, what are you using to paint the lettering?

 

[CRASH]

Btw, what are you using to paint the lettering?

On the tire? Those are stick on letters. I didn't do this set, I bought them already done from a guy who does them. But I've done them before and have some on their way from TredWear.com

 

[BobbyStillz]

On the tire? Those are stick on letters. I didn't do this set, I bought them already done from a guy who does them. But I've done them before and have some on their way from TredWear.com

Awesome. When ordering online, what tire size (measurements) are you entering for a 20" bicycle tire and a 26", for the precurve applicator? Or are you just ordering the lettering and laying them free hand?