My rattle can work

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Re: My rattle can work

16 Jan 2013 20:48
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That looks great for a $40 paint job! ($20 for paint / $20 for beer) :laugh: Ed
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Re: My rattle can work

16 Jan 2013 21:22
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Would never have thought a rattle can job could look that good. That's awesome.
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Re: My rattle can work

19 Jan 2013 17:46
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:woohoo: the tank is slick. best spray bomb job I've seen. I don't know about the fuel proof though. :huh:
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Re: My rattle can work

19 Jan 2013 18:44
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Looks good. You'll be the first to know if the clear will hold up or not. There is a 2k aerosol clear you can buy online for $18 a can.

I did my Z1B with duplicolor and the 2k aerosol clear. Spent about $60 on the whole paint job.

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Re: My rattle can work

19 Jan 2013 21:48
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That's nice Kidkawie!
B)
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Re: My rattle can work

19 Jan 2013 21:55 - 19 Jan 2013 22:00
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Why take a chance of ruining a fine paint job....
Wet sand her down, prep and 2-part clear coat her...

She'll be like glass!... ;) B)







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Re: My rattle can work

19 Jan 2013 23:12
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I dont think you have too much to worry about, I cant remember the last time I spilled gas on the tank while fueling up, I treat the fuel nozzel like it was nitro- glycerin, & if I do get a spill, I'll grab a paper towel & dip it in the container of washer fuid at the pumps, & no problem !!
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Re: My rattle can work

20 Jan 2013 00:12
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I have all the spray equipment and wouldnt spend the dough on actual 2 part clear. The aerosol is cheap and handy doing one bike. You can stretch out one can, like I did, or use 2 cans for a bike. Tank, tail and side panels.

www.repaintsupply.com/pd_2_part_2k_aerosol.cfm

Theres a button on the can you press to activate the clear. Has 24hr shelf life after its been activated.
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Re: My rattle can work

20 Jan 2013 02:48
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I would have picked that one up had I known about it at the time. That's more what I was looking for.
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Re: My rattle can work

20 Jan 2013 10:18 - 20 Jan 2013 10:20
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Like Pete said, you'll probably be fine. But if you ever repaint, you know what to do. Since you like a highly polished look, use 2 cans for one bike. I used one on mine but only sanded 1/2-3/4 way through the orange peel. I wasnt looking for mirror finish.
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Re: My rattle can work

02 Feb 2013 13:10 - 02 Feb 2013 13:11
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That paint job looks amazing for rattle can. I bought a good spray gun with the filters and fancy hoses,etc last year to paint bikes. Spray can is soooooo much easier due to not having to mix stuff and clean the gun thoroughly. But in my spray can efforts I never get the prof look..
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Re: My rattle can work

28 Feb 2013 02:24
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That looks awesome.

I used the SprayMax 2K on mine also. Used two can for the whole bike. Good Stuff!
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