I shoveled out 7 1/2 yards of rock today in the long driveway at the house. I feel you're pain...literally
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(MBBO Class 1) Hot Purple Valiant!! ( done.. ) )
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That stinks.......One big smelly hole. Will wait till the septic truck comes tomorrow before popping the lid. 4x4x3ft deep.
Got the brushed metallic nickel base on the sprocket cover. Let it dry and hit it with the airbrush tomorrow. To see if I end up with blue , red and purple candy as I want, or if it will end up blue pink and lavender which I don't want.
While waiting for the air to dry and warm this morning, I took the bike on a long ride. (Dewed last night, rare except in winter here). Some highlights.
Middle of the dance floor.
On the edge
By the rebar sculptures.
Along the park trail, they are setting up christmas lights.
And at the bike/skate park
Middle of the dance floor.
On the edge
By the rebar sculptures.
Along the park trail, they are setting up christmas lights.
And at the bike/skate park
Tore it down today.
Lovin that 3MPremium sandpaper.
the rear frame is steel, rusting in the air with the degreaser I used. Washed with dawn seems to be good now. Got more sanding todo tomorrow. Then a few coats of base.
Lovin that 3MPremium sandpaper.
the rear frame is steel, rusting in the air with the degreaser I used. Washed with dawn seems to be good now. Got more sanding todo tomorrow. Then a few coats of base.
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French'n the welds. 
Base coat is down.
Paint on!
Three light coats of iridescent purple. 1:2 ratio with transparent base.
2 layers of transparent blue mixed 2:1 with pearl.
Gonna let it dry overnight and start on the next layers.
Three light coats of iridescent purple. 1:2 ratio with transparent base.
2 layers of transparent blue mixed 2:1 with pearl.
Gonna let it dry overnight and start on the next layers.
Wow! You are going all out on this paint job!
Luke.
Luke.
The purple came out lighter in the photos than it actually is.
Sd
Carl.
Carl.
Today I started with some dark red and added some transparent black, then went to bright red with a little yellow mixed In to light it up.
Them added some purple into blue.
When I add the top of dark clear blue, sand a little, and then add the gloss coat, its really gonna pop out.
Them added some purple into blue.
When I add the top of dark clear blue, sand a little, and then add the gloss coat, its really gonna pop out.
Almost psychedelic man...I feel like I'm having a flashback from something I did back in the 70s 
! Now where did I stash my lava lamp and black light 
Mark
! Now where did I stash my lava lamp and black light Mark
With and without flash.
I am thinking, In the sun, I blue on top, purple on bottom
I am thinking, In the sun, I blue on top, purple on bottom
Almost psychedelic man...I feel like I'm having a flashback from something I did back in the 70s
Mark
Mines on the dresser.
The paint is finally hardened. Polishing parts as I carefully re-assemble.
Low lite, no flash. Need to take a pic in the sun tomorrow.
Low lite, no flash. Need to take a pic in the sun tomorrow.
You can see the blue pearl showing the the deep blue head tube and the depth of the colors in the sun.
The iridescent purple thru the deep blue lightens it with a purplish hue.
And diffrrent angles highlights differing brightness on the color.
The iridescent purple thru the deep blue lightens it with a purplish hue.
And diffrrent angles highlights differing brightness on the color.
That paint is unreal!
Luke.
Luke.
It was my first attempt at color shift, I think it turned out well, used way less colored paint than I thought I would. And way more clear coat.
After re-assembly, still have Tons yet todo.
My friend gave me some 12 volt air horns I am farting around with. If i can make them work, Will wire them in with the lights.
Also starting to fab up a 7 speed stick shift.
Back rest is cut and waiting for me to figure out how to foam it up.
Lots a stainless to polish.
That black frame is cut now and begging me to mount dropouts on it... next week.
After re-assembly, still have Tons yet todo.
My friend gave me some 12 volt air horns I am farting around with. If i can make them work, Will wire them in with the lights.
Also starting to fab up a 7 speed stick shift.
Back rest is cut and waiting for me to figure out how to foam it up.
Lots a stainless to polish.
That black frame is cut now and begging me to mount dropouts on it... next week.
nice paint
