Show Us Your Custom Painted Bikes!!
11-04-15, 01:50 PM
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Show Us Your Custom Painted Bikes!!
Do you have a custom painted bike?
Did you go solid or for some flair?
Does your bike have a unique look or is it nostalgic?
Did you have a paint shop paint it or did you do I yourself?
Show it off here!!!
Post photos of your custom painted bike and include how or why you chose the paint scheme.
Show off your paint job!
Looking forward to seeing them
Frank
Did you go solid or for some flair?
Does your bike have a unique look or is it nostalgic?
Did you have a paint shop paint it or did you do I yourself?
Show it off here!!!
Post photos of your custom painted bike and include how or why you chose the paint scheme.
Show off your paint job!
Looking forward to seeing them
Frank
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11-04-15, 02:03 PM
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11-04-15, 03:56 PM
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11-04-15, 04:15 PM
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11-04-15, 04:27 PM
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This was previous main road bike. PPG Starlight Purple paint.
11-04-15, 04:48 PM
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Great thread idea! 
I'm considering painting one of my bikes in spring while I have it stripped to the bone for a complete overhaul. Hopefully, I can get some ideas here.
My biggest concern is the paint chipping due to being too soft.
I'm considering painting one of my bikes in spring while I have it stripped to the bone for a complete overhaul. Hopefully, I can get some ideas here.My biggest concern is the paint chipping due to being too soft.
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Is it brazed steel? Don't paint it, just strip it bare and put on several coats of clear. Industrial chic. With a bright color of decals, that would be dy-no-mite.
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I am in the process of custom painting my bike. Here is what the frame looks like. I am just waiting on my new decals to be made.
11-04-15, 07:20 PM
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When I respray'd my Olympia I tinted the primer with some topcoat so when the bikes in shade it looks dark red, in sunlight it glows brightly. Pictures don't do it justice.
I used highest quality 2K automotive paints which is highly toxic to breath, safety equipment is a must. My painting setup is much better now and I've sprayed cars also.
Primer. I still use the engine stand for frames, lets me spin it 360 degrees so I cant miss a spot.
No current pic's the bike setup has changed over time.
I used highest quality 2K automotive paints which is highly toxic to breath, safety equipment is a must. My painting setup is much better now and I've sprayed cars also.
Primer. I still use the engine stand for frames, lets me spin it 360 degrees so I cant miss a spot.
No current pic's the bike setup has changed over time.
11-04-15, 08:32 PM
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...nothing says custom like a colourway that wasn't offered by the manufacturer. Paint and decals by CyclArt
...surprisingly, Raleigh offered every model except the Pro in black. This one was murdered out by me. Stickers from Velocals.
...nothing says custom like a colourway that wasn't offered by the manufacturer. Paint and decals by CyclArt
...surprisingly, Raleigh offered every model except the Pro in black. This one was murdered out by me. Stickers from Velocals.
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When I respray'd my Olympia I tinted the primer with some topcoat so when the bikes in shade it looks dark red, in sunlight it glows brightly. Pictures don't do it justice.
I used highest quality 2K automotive paints which is highly toxic to breath, safety equipment is a must. My painting setup is much better now and I've sprayed cars also.
Primer. I still use the engine stand for frames, lets me spin it 360 degrees so I cant miss a spot.
No current pic's the bike setup has changed over time.
I used highest quality 2K automotive paints which is highly toxic to breath, safety equipment is a must. My painting setup is much better now and I've sprayed cars also.
Primer. I still use the engine stand for frames, lets me spin it 360 degrees so I cant miss a spot.
No current pic's the bike setup has changed over time.
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I bought the frame on CL for $65. It is a Jamis Aurora frame. A family member works a paint trainer for PPG. He and his buddy worked their magic on this. The silver is bare metal that is clear coated a bunch of times. Light green fade to black with metal flake. It really pops in the sun!
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Guys,
Awesome photos. I am sure you are all proud owners of your respective bikes
keep the photos coming!!!
Awesome photos. I am sure you are all proud owners of your respective bikes
keep the photos coming!!!