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[Fv2]

Really dig the paint,Ron Finch style

 

[OddJob]

So after painting sanding and repeating I finally got it ready. I even assembled it and took it to cyclefest. Unfortunately, it caught quite a nasty gash on the top tube. So I cut it off with a razorblade and saw this as an opportunity to learn more about painting flames. So i sanded, taped, and painted some more. Then I started wet sanding to reveal the layers underneath. I think Im starting to really like this dimensional flame paint job.

I even blended the razorblade slices in seamlessly with the flame.

Not bad for my first, second, third, and forth tries at painting flames

Hmmmm, this is completely rad, I mean rat, I mean....WOW! And...I'd like a peek at the art on the wall / fence behind....

 

[seangee]

Hmmmm, this is completely rad, I mean rat, I mean....WOW! And...I'd like a peek at the art on the wall / fence behind....

Well I do have some art around that I could let you peek at, but those are just mirrors or picture frames that have the backside of the glass sprayed with mirror paint on the fence

 

[kingfish254]

Wild work on the flames!
How bout a non closeup photo so we can get the big picture.

 

[seangee]

Wild work on the flames!
How bout a non closeup photo so we can get the big picture.

Sure thing... Here you go.

I still have a bit more sanding and I think I have an idea for more painted flames. One of my favorite things about this bike is its ability to stand up straight and sturdy while i work on it. Sure would be nice if every bike could do that

 

[kingfish254]

Thanks, just my opinion, but you may want to step back and not add more flames. Too much and you start losing any recognizable flame pattern and it just becomes a cool psychedelic piece of art. Nothing wrong with that either, it just depends on what vibe you are shooting for.

 

[OddJob]

Sure thing... Here you go.

I still have a bit more sanding and I think I have an idea for more painted flames. One of my favorite things about this bike is its ability to stand up straight and sturdy while i work on it. Sure would be nice if every bike could do that

If you are ever contemplating a name change, Chameleon might be appropriate...!

 

[seangee]

Chameleon might be appropriate. But I think I finally figured out through much experimentation exactly how I want my flames.

My paint store was out of red til tomorrow but then these flames should be awesome

 

[OddJob]

Chameleon might be appropriate. But I think I finally figured out through much experimentation exactly how I want my flames.

My paint store was out of red til tomorrow but then these flames should be awesome

I just noticed the "smoke" affect! Looks great! What type of paint are you using, and I assume you have a compressor / air brush?

 

[seangee]

 

[seangee]

Thanks, just my opinion, but you may want to step back and not add more flames. Too much and you start losing any recognizable flame pattern and it just becomes a cool psychedelic piece of art. Nothing wrong with that either, it just depends on what vibe you are shooting for.

Good advice. I started to lose the flame pattern all together. Instead of adding new flames i sanded and went over the top of old flames. This bike feels like glass now with all the sanding ive done. Lol

 

[seangee]

I just noticed the "smoke" affect! Looks great! What type of paint are you using, and I assume you have a compressor / air brush?

No compressor, no airbrush. Just a little one shot paint and a couple rattle cans. Thank you though, the airbrush comment was flattering

 

[OddJob]

No compressor, no airbrush. Just a little one shot paint and a couple rattle cans. Thank you though, the airbrush comment was flattering

I'm strictly rattle can myself.

 

[seangee]

I'm strictly rattle can myself.

Me too usually, i was just experimenting with the one shot for a base and loved the effect

 

[OddJob]

Me too usually, i was just experimenting with the one shot for a base and loved the effect

Never tried the "one shot"....can you tell me the brand of paint / technique used? I have a frame I am going to be using for the winter Klunker /bmx/ mtb build off and want to do a unique paint job on the bike...

 

[seangee]

Thanks, just my opinion, but you may want to step back and not add more flames. Too much and you start losing any recognizable flame pattern and it just becomes a cool psychedelic piece of art. Nothing wrong with that either, it just depends on what vibe you are shooting for.

In the end I went for the trippy psychedelic effect. Lol. You had great advice, but I was experimenting with the paint effects and I learned a lot. Like not to tell my wife out of frustration that she can paint the stays however she wants and that I dont care. I came back to see that everything got sanded and painted. Then I did the same. In the end the paint was a total collaboration and I like it. I will use what Ive learned from the flame painting on other builds in the future so it wasnt a total waste of time or paint.

I decided to go with a candy blue paint for the forks instead of the brushed metal because it would have clashed with the chrome ape hangers

And did the rims and neck to match

 

[seangee]

The seat was recovered by my wife, Em, of Golz UpCycle

 

[seangee]

The thing I like best about this bike...
I'm done. I finished, and in time too (albeit barely)

 

[seangee]