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« Reply #345 on: November 30, 2009, 01:30:47 PM »
Quote from: Langanobob on November 30, 2009, 05:32:35 AM
I'll stop by the paint store today and get a couple striping brushes.  What about those little striping applicator devices with the roller wheels that I see advertised?  Are they worth getting?   They seem kind of like training wheels to me.

Thanks,

Bob
I have never gotten the hang of a buegler striping tool. They're pretty 'touchy'.

That said, it's what Harley uses, as well as most major auto manus.

I think success with that is the same as with a brush...'seat time'. The advantage to those tools is the control of stripe width once you dial in the viscosity and hand speed.
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« Reply #346 on: November 30, 2009, 02:14:31 PM »
I think DP is right.  I've seen them demo'd at trade shows and the cat behind the counter makes it look super easy.  Then again, that's what he does for a living.  Probably easier than a brush once you get the hang of it but not a no brainer.

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« Reply #347 on: December 01, 2009, 04:04:51 PM »
Thanks guys, I came home yesterday with a size "00" Mack brush.  Should be more than good enough to practice with and to see if I have any hope of ever doing any real striping.
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« Reply #348 on: December 01, 2009, 04:21:29 PM »
I just repainted the side covers on my bike, I used Plasti Kote Bumper color in Flat Black. More the look that I want on the bike, but, while drying the third coat, a heavy one, somehow the part tumbled and got marks. I sanded it with 1000grit sand paper and some of the markings went away, the larger ones stayed, how can I repair that?
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« Reply #349 on: December 01, 2009, 04:44:16 PM »
Quote from: Darkmonster620   formerly M620D on December 01, 2009, 04:21:29 PM
I just repainted the side covers on my bike, I used Plasti Kote Bumper color in Flat Black. More the look that I want on the bike, but, while drying the third coat, a heavy one, somehow the part tumbled and got marks. I sanded it with 1000grit sand paper and some of the markings went away, the larger ones stayed, how can I repair that?
You need to remove all the marks and spray again.

I'd use whatever grit you used for the initial prep and don't try to 'save' anything.
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« Reply #350 on: December 02, 2009, 01:12:16 PM »
DP,

Nothing will be saved...

Thanks...!!!
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« Reply #351 on: December 02, 2009, 01:16:36 PM »
Quote from: Darkmonster620   formerly M620D on December 02, 2009, 01:12:16 PM
DP,

Nothing will be saved...

Thanks...!!!


Keep in mind that rattle can enamels can lift if you don't give enough dry time.

I think it's a week...check the can.

Also use a sanding block/pad. It will avoid trenches from using too much finger pressure on the gouges.
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« Reply #352 on: December 02, 2009, 01:44:58 PM »
Quote from: ducpainter on December 02, 2009, 01:16:36 PM
Keep in mind that rattle can enamels can lift if you don't give enough dry time.
Check... waytogo

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I think it's a week...check the can.
Will do it on Sunday anyways... drink

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Also use a sanding block/pad. It will avoid trenches from using too much finger pressure on the gouges.
Will need to buy then... spongy or hard or Huh?

Still need help on fixing tank ... paint chipped of on several places. will repaint with same color, but, not from the rattle can.... It will be done at a friends shop, only the tank, the rest, I've done at home... waytogo Ducati logos will be changed to red[a donation]...

When finished, will post pics, promise Cool
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« Reply #353 on: December 02, 2009, 01:50:50 PM »
Quote from: Darkmonster620   formerly M620D on December 02, 2009, 01:44:58 PM

 Will need to buy then... spongy or hard or Huh?


Your choice...

I think I'd recommend a soft hand pad for a newb.

remember...the paper does the work...you just move it. Wink
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« Reply #354 on: December 02, 2009, 01:53:49 PM »
DP,

Sorry to bother, how can I fix the tank? I'm doing the preping, my friend is doing the paint mix and actuall painting... The only OEM paint will be the one on the frame and wheels...
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« Reply #355 on: December 02, 2009, 02:06:22 PM »
Quote from: Darkmonster620   formerly M620D on December 02, 2009, 01:53:49 PM
DP,

Sorry to bother, how can I fix the tank? I'm doing the preping, my friend is doing the paint mix and actuall painting... The only OEM paint will be the one on the frame and wheels...
What's wrong with the tank besides chips?
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« Reply #356 on: December 02, 2009, 02:09:23 PM »
That's it basically... As mentioned earlier, will repaint in the flat black tone of rattle can but using Dupont paint and I'mdoing the prep,  labor/materials is about a bottle of Scotch 18yrs...
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« Reply #357 on: December 02, 2009, 02:14:24 PM »
Quote from: Darkmonster620   formerly M620D on December 02, 2009, 02:09:23 PM
That's it basically... As mentioned earlier, will repaint in the flat black tone of rattle can but using Dupont paint and I'mdoing the prep,  labor/materials is about a bottle of Scotch 18yrs...
Feather out the chips with 180 and prime.

Your buddy will probably want to final sand himself.

If not sand with 400 dry and make sure he seals the tank before color.
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« Reply #358 on: December 02, 2009, 02:19:18 PM »
Quote from: ducpainter on December 02, 2009, 02:14:24 PM
Feather out the chips with 180 and prime.

Your buddy will probably want to final sand himself.

If not sand with 400 dry and make sure he seals the tank before color.

Well, he told me that I was going to "work" for my paint... I assume he'll do 'final details'...Somehow, the Dupont flat black is very very expensive...

Now, if I could get a pint of Ducati Corse red? to paint a stripe on the tank....

Thanks a lot DP...
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« Reply #359 on: December 02, 2009, 02:23:34 PM »
Quote from: Darkmonster620   formerly M620D on December 02, 2009, 02:19:18 PM
Well, he told me that I was going to "work" for my paint... I assume he'll do 'final details'...Somehow, the Dupont flat black is very very expensive...

Now, if I could get a pint of Ducati Corse red? to paint a stripe on the tank....

Thanks a lot DP...
Paint in general is outrageously expensive.

People don't realize...
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