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top job that mate, a real show bike, any advice on putting decals on, particularly the number backing board?

Mark

Hi Mark,
Only the "Kawasaki " and the "Ebox Frame" are decals, all the rest is airbrushed.
My painter recommend painting as much as possible, especially the number board which is a real bitch to get right with a decal due to the curves.
It only took him a couple of minutes to get them on, he put pinstripe guidelines in place, then taped the top edges, lifted them up, sprayed water/mist under them, lifted the backing and pressed them in place with a squeegee.
But 40 years of practice, does make things look easy

Graham at Image Works would fit one if you bought it from him.

Good luck.
Cheers,
Bernie

Well if the current job doesn't work out, I may get a shot at my dream job - at Solvol

Got an email from Solvol:

Hello Bernie,

Your photos are amazing looking. We should hire you as our salesman.
If you need anything at all just let me know.

Thank You.

Edwin Mallory - Autosol

Ha! Ha! that's priceless Bernie, the boss of solvol offering you a job, that guys driving around in an Aston Martin thanks to all the tubes you've bought

Hi Bernie,

Thanks for the advice on the decals, I have ordered a new set and will give it another go, but if I fail I'll go the painting route.

Cheers
Mark

pookie wrote:Ha! Ha! that's priceless Bernie, the boss of solvol offering you a job, that guys driving around in an Aston Martin thanks to all the tubes you've bought

Hi Pookie,

They are based in Texas, so he probably drives a Ford F150 or and Escalade.

I replied and said I would be happy to do any impartial new product testing if he wanted.

Waiting for the free samples to arrive......

Cheers,
Bernie

Hi Bernie, every time I see photo's of your bike, I really feel for you. the blood,sweat and tears polishing love it. =D> =D> =D> Fantastic it's still looking the DOGS.

Thanks Wayne,
It's surprising how little it takes to keep it clean (other than not going out )
I am resisting the urge to polish bike number two
Cheers
Bernie

Hi Bernie,
Please don't polish your red hot twin up, just clean and tidy it up, get it running sweet. Keep all that patina, a unrestored bike is worth more, specially in the rare colour you have. =D>

gary wrote:Hi Bernie,
Please don't polish your red hot twin up, just clean and tidy it up, get it running sweet. Keep all that patina, a unrestored bike is worth more, specially in the rare colour you have. =D>

I promise

All that polishing on the callipers was preparation for the Hard Anodised Gunmetal Grey finish that I wanted...

Now lets see that bloody brake fluid take that off

Mark and Paul did a great job, I am very pleased with the results. Getting a good finish on cast alloy can be a bit difficult.
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Oh wow they look absolutely fantastic Bernie. Preparation is key to getting a quality finish.

Hi Ben
I have to vent my OCD somewhere
The guys have done a great job, I only dropped them off last Tuesday.
Cheers
Bernie

500bernie wrote:All that polishing on the callipers was preparation for the Hard Anodised Gunmetal Grey finish that I wanted...

Now lets see that bloody brake fluid take that off

Mark and Paul did a great job, I am very pleased with the results. Getting a good finish on cast alloy can be a bit difficult.
Custom Colour Anodising
01282 816852
Services CCA Provide | Blasting | Soft Anodising | Hard Anodising | Chemical Brighting | Masking | PTFE
http://www.customcolour.co.uk

That's a proper job on the calipers

Hi Guys,

The hard anodised finish was definitely a shot in the dark, as it was not something I had ever done before, so I had no idea what the finished result would end up looking like.

The grey colour is very close to the standard, and the finish is shiny but not gloss, the main plus point is that it is going to be very hard wearing and durable (and brake fluid proof).

I will try and get some better photos up over the weekend.

Cheers,
Bernie