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[Psychographic]

I 'd like to see your step-by-step on how you made this DIY spray can.

You don't make it, you buy it. Well I guess you could make one, but why?

 

[Psychographic]

I sprayed each can into the doohickey. There’s measurement marks on the bottle so you can tell how much your putting in . It goes in faster than you would think from each can.

A little tip when decanting spray paint, let it sit for about 10 minutes to let the propellant outgas before using.

 

[tanksalot]

I found this steering knob in my stuff. It’s not perfect but the base is the right color.

 

[Psychographic]

I like the exhaust port. But what about the ports on each side of the rack and flush with the top of the rack?

Back to the spray can doohicky. How do you get the paint from the og cans into the mix bottle without making a HUGE mess?

I've seen people hot glue bendy straws to the spray can nozzle to direct the paint to the bottom of the bottle.

 

[ParkRNDL]

I just wasn’t satisfied with the tank being silver even though it was good enough silver tank was not part of my plan . So I mixed blue and purple .View attachment 120193

This is VERY interesting. I had no idea this existed.

https://preval.com/

 

[tanksalot]

I did manage to clean the crank and start to clean the wire refrigerator tray today Stay tuned .

 

[OddJob]

That wire tray has a great look!

 

[Karate Chicken Industries]

I found this steering knob in my stuff. It’s not perfect but the base is the right color. View attachment 120323View attachment 120324

Yeah, Brodie Knob!

 

[Karate Chicken Industries]

This is VERY interesting. I had no idea this existed.

https://preval.com/

I'm surprised that more around here don't use it. I have before with good results. It's a bit of a hassle compared to rattlecans, but paint selection and durability of the finish can not be matched by rattlecans.

 

[MattiThundrrr]

Yeah, Brodie Knob!

Perfect for this!

For some reason, Paul didn't make too many of them

 

[tanksalot]

Finally putting the crank on decided not to use the original set up. I’m putting on Schwinn crank arms . Schwinn parts on rat bikes can be like oil and water to install. Schwinn crank isn’t in the parts photo but is on the bike .

 

[tanksalot]

Out for a test ride I have to say this is one of the best riding bicycles I’ve been on I’m very surprised & honestly didn’t expect this bike to be so straight and ride so smooth .

 

[MattiThundrrr]

Looks awesome out in the wild.

 

[tanksalot]

I put the guard on I removed the self oiler bracket because of the new gear ratio clearance that gives me a opportunity to put something where the rivet holes where.

 

[tanksalot]

Other refrigerator rack and side pipe mock ups.

 

[OddJob]

I really dig the fridge rack! If you use side pipes, I like the underneath spot the best, and the down low and back the second best.

 

[tanksalot]

Thank you for the opinion I’ve been having a hard time deciding on the rack and pipes . The build looks a little cleaner / more sleek I believe with no rack but the practical use is great . And I have plans for the pipes that will up grade their usefulness.

I really dig the fridge rack! If you use side pipes, I like the underneath spot the best, and the down low and back the second best.

 

[MattiThundrrr]

For my style of bike, no rack. For this bike however, the thing works! And I'm surprised by how much I like the saddle.
Again, a minor nitpick, purely looks, I think the bars would look better if they were oriented with the grips parallel to the ground. If you've got it that way for comfort, I get it, but it'd look more rocketey* with them flat.

*Design school word

 

[Rat Pilot]

Really digging this build!

Great job!

 

[Wizzletooth]

I like the exhaust port. But what about the ports on each side of the rack and flush with the top of the rack?

Back to the spray can doohicky. How do you get the paint from the og cans into the mix bottle without making a HUGE mess?

Is it a doohickey or deelybob?