Tank sprayers

[Bitsa (Ralph Wright - RIP)]

Hi Guys,
Recently got my hands on a near rust free tank.What I want is your recommendations from guys that have used who they suggest and what your thoughts are.Here in France I know a good man but because of the situation here his prices are sky high so I am thinking use a good Brit firm.Example I can buy a bike bench with postage from the UK  for 2 thirds of the price here and that's without post.It does have a couple of silly little dents to repair but apart from that no problems.Ideas please expected cost etc.
Cheers
Bitsa

[SteveD CB500K0]

You could try David Burton at www.bike-painting.com near Taunton.

I bought my CB900FZ from him - he was responsible for the paint.

Steve

[Lobo]

Hi Bitsa,

I got my 400F tank + 4 side panels re sprayed by a guy up in Bigglewade (an hr north of Luton 'ish) for £300 this year. I supplied him a mint tank / panels ...but in the wrong colour. Decals set me back another £80.

Ken just takes in 'odd jobs' & does the stuff in his spare time @ home.... if you're in a hurry forget it. But, (in my view) the wait was worth it; I got the tank done in OEM cellulose (versus modern water based) & with a clear coat laquer on top (again, as it would have been supplied) He's an old school chap - wanted to hand apply the stripes: good god, I can't imagine the skill required there. (but as I say, I went for the decals).

If you think you might be interested let me know & I'll pm you Ken's contact email - though no guarantees he's looking for the work....

Simon

[UK Pete]

Daytonna designs in colchester done my k0, i think it was about 550,
pete





















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[Bitsa (Ralph Wright - RIP)]

Thanks guys all of your suggestions contact details please except Steve of course.Pete should be alot less just for a tank??
Cheers
Bitsa

[Green1]

Hi Bitsa here is a link to Daytona Designs  http://www.daytonapaint.co.uk/frames.htm ask for Mark and don't forget to mention me and Pete 
I am very happy with the bikes he did for me and I'm sure Pete is to. [ Guests cannot view attachments ] [ Guests cannot view attachments ]

Mick

[Lobo]

Hi Bitsa,

Tried twice to pm you: the system giving me a little doubt that the messages sent. Let me know if not received & I'll try again....

[philward]

I got the correct colour from RS paints, bought decals and prepared the tank myself. Then got somebody I know who works in a car body shop to spray tank and side panels - applied decals and then give tank/panels back to sprayer to put final laquer cout on. Cost me £40 for paint, £20 for decals and £70 for spraying. Top job and finish.  I'm sure any good car body shop will do similar job/price.
Tried to upload photos but no luck again! Similar standard to the pics on this thread
Phil

[philward]

Tried again to upload but the picture is 1.48mb (just a phone picture?) so can't show finished result
Phil

[SteveD CB500K0]

Too big Phil.

There's a limit of 300k (helps to save server space/costs and lower resolution pics are quite adequate on a forum.

You need to resize them.

There's a FAQ here.

[Bitsa (Ralph Wright - RIP)]

Lobo,
Got it cheers mate
Bitsa

[Seamus]

Probably too late now, but Andrew parnaby did a very good job for me. Believe I posted pictures a few years ago. He does all the work for Rising Sun restorations. He used the correct laquer over silver to get the candy gold etc.

I have his number if required

[UK Pete]

Probably too late now, but Andrew parnaby did a very good job for me. Believe I posted pictures a few years ago. He does all the work for Rising Sun restorations. He used the correct laquer over silver to get the candy gold etc.

I have his number if required

yes his name comes up quite a bit so he must be quite good especially doing rising sun restorations

[Bitsa (Ralph Wright - RIP)]

Thanks guys for all your tips but going on 2 company's i have spoken with do not think its a good idea because of possible damage in transit.Would not be happy if that happened after coughing serious money out.I know you can insure but going through that again to get it repaired  does not make it cost effective.
Again Thanks All
Bitsa

[AshimotoK0]

Plus 1 on Andrew Parnaby he did mine too. He's Marston Moor Business Park, Tockwith , N. Yorks next unit  to John Wyatt (or he was when I used him). Suppose it depends on where you are located, as I don't think he likes posting the finished parts. (just noticed you are in France!!)

Cheers

AshD