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[Captain Awesome]

I did another test with the glitter paint. I used a black base coat this time and different clear. It got a similar amount of orange peel. It’s the glitter paint that orange peels. Then it accumulates with the clear. I think I might use a different metal flake paint. This can work with 2K clear but I don’t know.
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I experimented with the glitter too. You can see it in my previous pic. Didn’t matter the combination it seemed to be the root of any anomalies I saw. Crackle, Orange peel, straight up adhesion failure

 

[Pondo]

I’m thinking about something like this. It looks pretty good in their videos.
https://rothmetalflake.com/collections/rattle-bomb-kits/products/rattle-bomb-classic-kit-cherrie-pie

 

[Captain Awesome]

These guys are legit!

https://www.painthuffer.com/category/spray-cans

 

[Pondo]

These guys are legit!

https://www.painthuffer.com/category/spray-cans

Looks awesome. I’ll do some more homework.

 

[metalchewy]

Sometimes with these paints, I apply a coat every 10 minutes of I am mixing different base paint types. Acetone, urethane, xylene toluene.

Else it's a 4-7 day cure period in between paint types.

 

[Pondo]

Sometimes with these paints, I apply a coat every 10 minutes of I am mixing different base paint types. Acetone, urethane, xylene toluene.

Else it's a 4-7 day cure period in between paint types.

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 clear over it and lets it dry. Then wet sand and 3 more coats of 2K clear, then wet sand and polish. Unless you burn through then it's more clear. I can do that but that's a heck of a lot of wet sanding I'd prefer to avoid on this bike. Plus I used up about 1/2 a can of the glitter paint on my test patches so I think it would take at least 3-4 more cans of that to cover. Cost and time wise I think it's going to be better to use a different product.

 

[Da Gas Man]

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 digged it. And when Tony Bocce-Galute
f'd it up and rode it anyway, cuz that's all he had to ride... the guys all laughed at
first. But then they talked it out, like you're doing here, and he eventually got it right
before the summer was over. As I recall, and this is going waaay back in the memory
banks here, time and patience and a clean, dry garage was the key. And wet sanding.
But again, paints were much different back then.

 

[Flying Merlino Brother]

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 style, make the most of everything else that otherwise works...

 

[Pondo]

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 digged it. And when Tony Bocce-Galute
f'd it up and rode it anyway, cuz that's all he had to ride... the guys all laughed at
first. But then they talked it out, like you're doing here, and he eventually got it right
before the summer was over. As I recall, and this is going waaay back in the memory
banks here, time and patience and a clean, dry garage was the key. And wet sanding.
But again, paints were much different back then.

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 style, make the most of everything else that otherwise works...

Thanks guys. The paint will come together. I’m researching rattle can options with good custom car paint. I’m also getting an estimate for a professional paint job. I’m putting a lot of time and effort into this build, not to mention some really awesome parts, so I want it to look great.

 

[twojs.bike]

I did another test with the glitter paint. I used a black base coat this time and different clear. It got a similar amount of orange peel. It’s the glitter paint that orange peels. Then it accumulates with the clear. I think I might use a different metal flake paint. This can work with 2K clear but I don’t know.
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I kind of like the orange peel look. Maybe just embrace it. Call it textured.

 

[Pondo]

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 this Dragster wants to be glossy.

 

[Shrunken_Head_Pedaler]

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 this Dragster wants to be glossy. View attachment 281765

It can typically take several coats of clear to get it smooth. A couple of solid coats, sand and recoat a few times. I think it will get where you want it.

 

[Pondo]

This stuff looks really good. Anyone have experience with DNA paints? They offer some great colors in rattle cans. Unfortunately they are in Australia so shipping might be an issue.
https://www.dna-paints.com/shop/flakez/aerosol-metal-flake/

There's a good Youtube video but it won't post up.

 

[Tintmanpa]

The first mock-up with the full drag forks and wheels. This is exiting! It looks great but I have to admit to being nervous about the next step- welding them up straight and true. I’m a novice welder still so hopefully it all goes well.
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I think our bike will make a cute couple.

 

[Pondo]

I think our bike will make a cute couple. View attachment 281780

No doubt! To complete the image it would help to have a themed banana seat on mine.

 

[Tintmanpa]

No doubt! To complete the image it would help to have a themed banana seat on mine.

Yeah that the seat the bike came with. I have a glitter pink and silver striped 26 in bike seat coming. I’m hoping it’s not to long but I have an image in my mind.

 

[Pondo]

Yeah that the seat the bike came with. I have a glitter pink and silver striped 26 in bike seat coming. I’m hoping it’s not to long but I have an image in my mind.

Looks like there should be plenty of room for a longer saddle the way you have it set up

 

[DeltaNine]

I’m thinking about something like this. It looks pretty good in their videos.
https://rothmetalflake.com/collections/rattle-bomb-kits/products/rattle-bomb-classic-kit-cherrie-pie
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I had good luck with the Roth Rattle bombs on my minibike. Great product.

 

[Jaxon]

I’ll save the welding for a day when I have more time. I wanted a better look at the bike overall so I threw some more parts at it. It will fall apart if you touch it but it looks cool. I love the slick tire on the back.
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You are doing a Great job on those forks. You should take over making them. I have the die and bender for the fork tubes. I have the die to make the ends of the fork tubes also.

 

[Pondo]

I had good luck with the Roth Rattle bombs on my minibike. Great product.

That’s good to hear, thanks for weighing in. I might give it a shot.