I love the bars, they're like the Hollywood bars used on old motorcycles. I'm going to have to find a set.
"WHEATPENNY" 1934 Colson
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Decided at the last moment to try this paint from Ace Hardware:
I had their spray paint in my hand ready to buy, but this stuff gets way more coverage (according to the can) for less money, so I thought I'd give it a shot. I slathered it on some pedals first, before committing to the wheels:
Very impressed with the way it lays out! This was with a foam brush. It pretty much looks sprayed on.
Started the tedious process of masking the wheels, because I don't want to disassemble them. I think its still less work than unlacing and lacing them back up:
Also decided to leave the tires on and mask them. That will avoid any paint damage from mounting the tires after they are painted:
Just need to scuff the existing paint up and I should be good to go to paint them. If it works as good as the pedals they should look great.
I had their spray paint in my hand ready to buy, but this stuff gets way more coverage (according to the can) for less money, so I thought I'd give it a shot. I slathered it on some pedals first, before committing to the wheels:
Very impressed with the way it lays out! This was with a foam brush. It pretty much looks sprayed on.
Started the tedious process of masking the wheels, because I don't want to disassemble them. I think its still less work than unlacing and lacing them back up:
Also decided to leave the tires on and mask them. That will avoid any paint damage from mounting the tires after they are painted:
Just need to scuff the existing paint up and I should be good to go to paint them. If it works as good as the pedals they should look great.
That paint is looking good!
Have you heard of the split straw method for masking forks?
Luke.
Have you heard of the split straw method for masking forks?
Luke.
Sweeeet lookin bike, I'll be interested to see how the rim finish comes out. 
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Great work so far, I'd love it if you could include the foam brush in a pic, just to see how does one look like...
That paint looks like a great choice, especially if it gives better coverage and I would think less overspray issues too.
Here is the brush I'm using and the paint going on:
And here are the copper-colored, clear coated rims soaking up some sun on the deck:
The masking was kind of time consuming, but knowing myself, the end result will be much better than trying to lace up and put a tire on a freshly-painted rim. This way I just remove the tape, air up the tire and I'm good to go.
And here are the copper-colored, clear coated rims soaking up some sun on the deck:
The masking was kind of time consuming, but knowing myself, the end result will be much better than trying to lace up and put a tire on a freshly-painted rim. This way I just remove the tape, air up the tire and I'm good to go.
Yes, just rattle can Krylon (I think) 2x coverage gloss clear. It does not seem to affect the copper at all, except to make it pop more.
Those wheels look great!
Luke.
Luke.
Got ta' buildin' the name plate today:
Used a combination of metal shear and nibblers, since my shear isn't deep enough to make the long cut:
Rough cut:
Getting close:
Close enough to drill holes for the hangers:
That's as far as I got today, but if time = money then the wheels only cost me about 7x the cost of a set of 3G wheels to do myself. Why is it that masking tape never sticks to anything, until you want to get it off of something?
Here's where I'm sitting at sunset tonight:
Starting to come together...still have a few tricks up my sleeve...
Used a combination of metal shear and nibblers, since my shear isn't deep enough to make the long cut:
Rough cut:
Getting close:
Close enough to drill holes for the hangers:
That's as far as I got today, but if time = money then the wheels only cost me about 7x the cost of a set of 3G wheels to do myself. Why is it that masking tape never sticks to anything, until you want to get it off of something?
Here's where I'm sitting at sunset tonight:
Starting to come together...still have a few tricks up my sleeve...
Very very nice result and thanks for the brush pic
Nice flow and details!
I'm digging it.
I'm digging it.
Super sharp looking!
Beautiful stance!
Nice work
Nice work
That's a beaut. Has a lot of character.
Nice ride man!!
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