RRBBO13 King Ray

[user 26311]

WOO WHOO! I decided to actually ride the bike before dismantling it for paint. Here's a pic I took yesterday, it's complete except for the chain. I bought a new chain today and put it on! It looks just like I envisioned it, and it rides like a dream! Now on to the prep work for paint and see about getting some decals made! YEAH!

 

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[Funkme]

Nice and simple.

 

[OddJob]

This won't surprise anybody on here, but I REALLY like this bike as she sits with that faded red frame and guard! It has a cool rat vibe.
Looks like a solid rider. You will have fun on this bike!

 

[kingfish254]

Looking sweet
What paint plans do you have for it?

 

[user 26311]

Looking sweet
What paint plans do you have for it?

I have some custom mixed ppg base color and schwinn apple krate red. Then I will decal it before applying the gloss clear coat.

 

[user 26311]

Don't you wish you had a vintage Schwinn bicycle tree growing in your yard

too?

 

[user 26311]

Seriously though, I have the second coat of red primer on. After a few days ( maybe by this weekend) I shoot the base silver.

 

[user 26311]

Okay, I have the color on the bike. I afraid that if I try to sand it down smooth right now that I will end up with light places because this red is a transparent paint. My solution is to apply a couple of clear coats then sand it smooth then apply the decals before the final clear. Here's a picture, but the zun

 

[user 26311]

Here's a picture, but the zun was going down and you can't really see it true color. Better pics coming soon!

 

[Dr. Tankenstein]

The red is looking nice!
Question, what brand of primer is that? It looks a little ‘browner’ than I’ve used.


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[user 26311]

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The red is looking nice!
Question, what brand of primer is that? It looks a little ‘browner’ than I’ve used.


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Thanks! The primer is Rustolem red primer. I will try to remember to snap a pic of the can when I get home tonight. It's ready to wet sand so hopefully my decals will come in today or tomorrow so I can finish her up.

 

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[The Renaissance Man]

I like your paint booth. Hope the squirrels don't jump on for a ride!

 

[user 26311]

I like your paint booth. Hope the squirrels don't jump on for a ride!

Not too worried about them taking the bike for a spin, just hope they don't try to bury me when Im busy spraying paint.....I AM the biggest nut in my neighborhood! Lol

 

[user 26311]

Appled the decals this morning. I'm suppose to wait 24 hours before handling it, but did set it outside and took a couple of pictures when sun peeked out from behind the clouds.

 

[Brian macumber]

Looks awesome

 

[user 26311]

Thanks Brian! It's getting close to being done!

 

[user 26311]

Here she is all pretty and shiney for your enjoyment! I rode it around the neighbor this afternoon and will ride it more tomorrow.

 

[kingfish254]

Excellent job on the paint and decals!
Looking sweet!