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how many layers of clear did u lay down? i would have wet sanded it a lil with 2k grit before the numbers went on to get more of a shine. but a great garage paintjob none the less
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1988 Monte Carlo SS 5.3/T56 and too many mods.
2003 Honda 954RR
2005 Joe Gibbs Silverado # 0396
1988 Monte Carlo SS 5.3/T56 and too many mods.
2003 Honda 954RR
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LOL that is what i was thinking, but they did give me the bag for free so i guess that is payment enough.
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Yeah i know, but i didn't want to invest any more time and money in to the paint since it is only a track bike. But they said it would come out really good if i did.
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I did thre coats of black and three of red. With 4 coats of clear. I didin't wetsand it, but it needs it. It also isn't as shiny as other clears, but i have been told that it will get brighter if you wet sand it. But i am not going to waste the time or money it came out good enough for the track. If you take your time it will come out nice. It is all about the prep.
JFYI, you should spray the lighter colors first, then darker. example: its easier to cover white up with black than white over black, that way you dont have use as much paint.
also, you need a larger air compressor, or extra storage so you are not relaying on the compressor to keep up, which it never does so you will have fading.
btw, it looks good, and rule of thumb, track bikes only have to look good from 10ft away cause thats the closest someone on the sidelines should ever see it
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'04 GSXR 750
I'm so far behind, I think I'm first
need tires (take offs)? PM me
need a deal on a track day? PM me
disclaimer: I sell used tires (take-offs), these tires have been used at Jennings, Homestead, etc. (road courses for those that dont know) therefor these tires are more used up on the sides than in the middle,
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JFYI, you should spray the lighter colors first, then darker. example: its easier to cover white up with black than white over black, that way you dont have use as much paint.
also, you need a larger air compressor, or extra storage so you are not relaying on the compressor to keep up, which it never does so you will have fading.
btw, it looks good, and rule of thumb, track bikes only have to look good from 10ft away cause thats the closest someone on the sidelines should ever see it
also, you need a larger air compressor, or extra storage so you are not relaying on the compressor to keep up, which it never does so you will have fading.
btw, it looks good, and rule of thumb, track bikes only have to look good from 10ft away cause thats the closest someone on the sidelines should ever see it
Really, ok i didn't know that. This is my first full paint job, so it was a learning experence. I need a bigger compressor? I have a 33 gallon Craftsman, that is not big enough?
And it looks great from 10ft and not bad from 2ft
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That is exactly the way i was thinking about it.
