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[kingfish254]

After I came inside I have been searching around for inspiration and I am really digging this idea, but I think with silver stripes rather than white.

Here are a couple of pics of the Rally Sport

Here are some more inspiration pics.

 

[kingfish254]

So I will probably lay down a metallic silver base on the whole bike. Then either Metalcast Orange, or more likely VHT Burnt Copper Engine Metallic. I've used Metalcast before, but @Dr. Tankenstein turned me onto the VHT. He used it on his adult Huffy Rail 7 a few years back. I am leaning towards the heavier duty VHT for this build.

Here is Tanks Rail build with the VHT paint

This should also go well with Coppertone 68 Ramshorn Fastback that I won.

 

[RustySprockets]

Burnt tangerine & gunmetal with silver pins where they interface.

 

[Jake Sensi]

NO FAIR!! HOW YOU PICK YOUR PAINT THE SAME DAY AS ME....[emoji38]

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[Couch tater]

I painted a set of rims last week with VHT burnt copper metallic and built them yesterday. So far a pretty durable paint but also seems to need a clear coat to really bring out the shine. It would look great as a main color.

 

[Captain Awesome]

Great color choices KF!

 

[kingfish254]

Picked up a can of the VHT Burnt Copper Engine Metallic paint after work. I was able to lay a coat down on the testbed fender just before dark. I am very excited about this paint. It looks better than this dark photo.

 

[sdframe]

I'm gonna get me some!

 

[Brian macumber]

That's closer to the color I wanted but wanted orange ish. Need to get me one of those spray can handle things. It's gonna look good.

 

[OddJob]

That's closer to the color I wanted but wanted orange ish. Need to get me one of those spray can handle things. It's gonna look good.

Good eye on the spray can handle thing. I missed that. KF, tell us about it, brand, does it work well, durable, precise, etc?

 

[gowjobs]

Picked up a can of the VHT Burnt Copper Engine Metallic paint after work. I was able to lay a coat down on the testbed fender just before dark. I am very excited about this paint. It looks better than this dark photo.

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That's the paint I faded the basecoats with when I shot the College Dropout. Over the top, I used Rothflake yellow/gold flake to liven it up.

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[kingfish254]

That's the paint I faded the basecoats with when I shot the College Dropout. Over the top, I used Rothflake yellow/gold flake to liven it up.

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I remember that wicked build and paint job very well.
I doubt I'll go the flake route for this build though.

 

[kingfish254]

Good eye on the spray can handle thing. I missed that. KF, tell us about it, brand, does it work well, durable, precise, etc?

Been using these for years. They are usually only 2 or 3 bucks. Not sure what "brand" mine is, but yest they are durable, easy to snap on (just make sure your paint is aimed straight before you pull the trigger. I think it gives you a little better control. It definitely keeps your finger tips cleaner . It gives you a more consistent press on the sprayer which in turn can translate into a more consistent delivery of paint. I haven't sprayed anything without one in over 6 years I bet.

 

[OddJob]

I'll 'pull the trigger' on one of those soon!

 

[kingfish254]

I'll 'pull the trigger' on one of those soon!

Okay queek draw.

 

[OddJob]

"Hooooold on thar Babalooey! I'll do the thinin around here!"

 

[kingfish254]

JetFlow Booster Pack looking good on the Holey Higgins Rack.

 

[kingfish254]

Went for a 2 hour ride with a heat index of 108 degrees! This is the first ride with the rack installed and also for the chainguard. This is a solid, smooth, and quiet ride. I couldn't be happier.

I'll post more pics later, but I need to cool down.

 

[Shrunken_Head_Pedaler]

Great shots!

 

[Captain Awesome]

Went for a 2 hour ride with a heat index of 108 degrees! This is the first ride with the rack installed and also for the chainguard. This is a solid, smooth, and quiet ride. I couldn't be happier.

I'll post more pics later, but I need to cool down.


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Quiet down on the river or is it deceptive?