PICS OF MY BIKE BEFORE PAINT....

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2ND OUT OF 3 COATS (BLUE)

 

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2ND OUT OF 3 COATS (BLUE)

 

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2ND OUT OF 3 COATS (BLUE)

 

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LAST AND FINAL STAGE OF BLUE THIS IS THE 3RD OUT OF 3 COATS OF BLUE:O

 

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LAST AND FINAL STAGE OF BLUE THIS IS THE 3RD OUT OF 3 COATS OF BLUE:O

 

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LAST AND FINAL STAGE OF BLUE THIS IS THE 3RD OUT OF 3 COATS OF BLUE:O

 

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Now we have to mask out for the white graphics, with the way we sanded it, we could luckly see the factorys lines to go off of. Instead of having to make our own lines. They showed through the blue just enough to be able to tape right on them. This is the not-so fun part.

 

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Now we have to mask out for the white graphics, with the way we sanded it, we could luckly see the factorys lines to go off of. Instead of having to make our own lines. They showed through the blue just enough to be able to tape right on them. This is the not-so fun part.

 

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Now we have to mask out for the white graphics, with the way we sanded it, we could luckly see the factorys lines to go off of. Instead of having to make our own lines. They showed through the blue just enough to be able to tape right on them. This is the not-so fun part.

 

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the tail being taped...

 

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here is us trying to get that fine line tape just perfect over the factory lines. We wouldnt want there to be 2 different lines NOW WOULD WE?

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Here is the tail finally taped ready to paint. Also notice the fine line all so pretty laid out over the factory lines

 

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Uh Ohhhh... Here comes the 1st. stage of the pearl white. This is the 1st coat of the 1st. stage...:O

 

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Here is the 2nd coat of the 1st. stage of the pearl white...

 

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Here goes the 1st. coat of the 2nd stage of the pearl white (second stage meaning the actual pearl being sprayed over the white...)

 

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Here is just a glance of the pearl after being sprayed onto the white, yes thats with no clear. And no it hasnt flashed yet just sprayed before taking pic...

 

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Oh yes just to remind you of what happens when you try to get in a hurry. Just look and imagine how hard it is to sand out a imperfection in the pearl.... yea that means sanding the bad area, and pretty much starting over with all the whites, cause when sanding the pearl its so smooth you will break into the 1st stage of white, and you will have to relay the first white. BE CAREFUL AND TAKE YOUR TIME

 

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Here is the hump with the white being finish. And with out clear on it yet...

 

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This is the next tedious process being careful on pulling the fine-line tape off without lifting fresh paint. My advice would be make sure you have given the paint plenty of time to flash. This way you dont have to worry about it being tacky, or even maybe wet still...

 

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Here is the peices with all the tape removed and getting ready for the clear. Note to make sure and always tack in between colors, coats, and stages. This will help ensure the least amount of dirt in your paint in the end...