Post by: JustcallmeMrT on May 05, 2015, 02:36:13 PM
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Post by: AshimotoK0 on May 05, 2015, 04:44:27 PM
Ash
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Post by: JustcallmeMrT on May 05, 2015, 05:08:19 PM
Post by: AshimotoK0 on May 05, 2015, 06:08:08 PM
Now that was something I never considered... always considered paint to be a bit of voodoo.
Think it is with Candy paint but if you can stand having it in metallic then not so bad.
Ash
Post by: mike the bike on May 05, 2015, 06:23:53 PM
Post by: Tiny Tim on May 05, 2015, 06:47:14 PM
Post by: Mike on a bike on May 05, 2015, 07:47:55 PM
Post by: andy_c101 on May 05, 2015, 08:31:35 PM
Depending on how far afield you want to look or travel, but I used "Dennis" near Cirencester Glos.
Dennis's Motorcycle Resprays, Tel: 01285 658645 ; Unit 11 Village Farm, Preston, Cirencester, Gloucestershire, GL7 5PR
http://www.yell.com/biz/dennis-s-motorcycle-resprays-cirencester-3445/
[I don't think Dennis '"does the internet", just telephone or in-person visits]
I had my 'K3' tank painted black with standard pin-stripes hand painted by him instead of using decals (was far better than decals too).
Andy
Post by: JustcallmeMrT on May 05, 2015, 08:33:31 PM
Hi,Hi Andy,
Depending on how far afield you want to look or travel, but I used "Dennis" near Cirencester Glos.
Dennis's Motorcycle Resprays, Tel: 01285 658645 ; Unit 11 Village Farm, Preston, Cirencester, Gloucestershire, GL7 5PR
http://www.yell.com/biz/dennis-s-motorcycle-resprays-cirencester-3445/
[I don't think Dennis '"does the internet", just telephone or in-person visits]
I had my 'K3' tank painted black with standard pin-stripes hand painted by him instead of using decals (was far better than decals too).
Andy
You mind me asking a ballpark figure of what the job cost you?
Post by: Trigger on May 05, 2015, 08:34:10 PM
Post by: JustcallmeMrT on May 05, 2015, 08:42:14 PM
Hand painting is easy once you know >> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UsTIMxeO_ng ;D ;D ;DThat is NUTS
Post by: andy_c101 on May 05, 2015, 09:13:43 PM
Post by: royhall on May 06, 2015, 06:36:14 AM
Post by: Mike on a bike on June 03, 2015, 11:37:40 AM
Tell him "Mucky Duck" recommended him. ;)
http://www.pinstriping.co.uk/
Post by: JustcallmeMrT on June 05, 2015, 09:18:05 AM
Post by: AshimotoK0 on June 05, 2015, 10:54:49 AM
On my CB250/350's I am going to give them to a contact in a respected local car body shop and see how it goes (no decals or pinstripes involved) . Another guy I know did this and got an amazing paint job done for an absolute bargain price cw 'bike only' painters. Also it depends if pin-striping/ candy paint in involved. The bike painter who did my 750 claims that Candy Gold is notoriously difficult to do. He had to rescue another 'professional' who did the CB750K2 rebuild paint job, in CMM magazine a while back as the other guy chickened out at the 11th hour.
Good luck ... Ash.
Post by: JustcallmeMrT on June 05, 2015, 10:59:48 AM
Post by: Bryanj on June 05, 2015, 11:04:10 AM
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/360602944110?_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT#ht_271wt_721
see other items for different colours
Post by: Trigger on June 05, 2015, 06:12:09 PM
I talked to a fellow at a show who had a BEAUTIFUL paint job on the tank, and had also smoothed, filled and painted the frame, and it was clearly best in show. He is a car painter by trade and did it all himself. He said he'd do mine for £1000, seems pretty expensive, but I know theres a lot of work to be done to get the frame looking that good. I'm getting a price on just the tank. He also said that candy paint is expensive and hard to get right.
That seems a bit over the top. Frame blasted and powder coated £200 max and the max on a tank and panels should not be more than £550. Give this painter a look >>> http://www.precision-mc-paintwork.co.uk
Post by: AshimotoK0 on June 05, 2015, 07:00:14 PM
I talked to a fellow at a show who had a BEAUTIFUL paint job on the tank, and had also smoothed, filled and painted the frame, and it was clearly best in show. He is a car painter by trade and did it all himself. He said he'd do mine for £1000, seems pretty expensive, but I know theres a lot of work to be done to get the frame looking that good. I'm getting a price on just the tank. He also said that candy paint is expensive and hard to get right.
That seems a bit over the top. Frame blasted and powder coated £200 max and the max on a tank and panels should not be more than £550. Give this painter a look >>> http://www.precision-mc-paintwork.co.uk
Agree Graham, over the top Powder coating frame, swing arm & stands etc inc blasting 135GBP around here and 550 is for K0 750 body set which includes headlamp, fork ears and two part airbox and painting on fairly complex pinstriping.
Post by: JustcallmeMrT on June 06, 2015, 09:20:07 AM
The frame wouldn't be powder coated if I went with him, he used filler to smooth all the welds and joins, then paints the frame as well to give it a real smooth look. Can't deny it's nice, but not sure how the paint would hold up to use though.I talked to a fellow at a show who had a BEAUTIFUL paint job on the tank, and had also smoothed, filled and painted the frame, and it was clearly best in show. He is a car painter by trade and did it all himself. He said he'd do mine for £1000, seems pretty expensive, but I know theres a lot of work to be done to get the frame looking that good. I'm getting a price on just the tank. He also said that candy paint is expensive and hard to get right.
That seems a bit over the top. Frame blasted and powder coated £200 max and the max on a tank and panels should not be more than £550. Give this painter a look >>> http://www.precision-mc-paintwork.co.uk
Post by: Trigger on June 06, 2015, 05:58:37 PM