One sad F,the process and pictures

Hawk Joined: Feb 21, 2008 Posts: 334 Location: mobile al

Everyone shared in my success so let's be real world and share my failure also. Remember how I said this red paint / dye was unforgiving,well I got the dreaded run. Crying or Very sad

In order to fix it's back to the primer. I used thinner to remove the bases and tomorrow I will wet sand again.
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But on a better note here is the bike with the new seat. Smile

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Posted: Sun Aug 16, 2009 1:16 am

bamaf wrote:

Everyone shared in my success so let's be real world and share my failure also. Remember how I said this red paint / dye was unforgiving,well I got the dreaded run. Crying or Very sad

In order to fix it's back to the primer. I used thinner to remove the bases and tomorrow I will wet sand again.

It's not a failure. It's part of the journey. We've all learnt a considerable amount following your project, and this is just another case study. Don't be so harsh on yourself. That's a killer bike you have there.

cheers
ian

Posted: Sun Aug 16, 2009 1:18 am

oops. server errror-double post Crying or Very sad

Posted: Sun Aug 16, 2009 4:26 pm

The bike looks GREAT,perfect job done.I hope that mine 1100f sometime looks the same,something to be proud of Cool

Congratiulations with your bike

Posted: Sun Aug 16, 2009 7:10 pm

bikeboy wrote:

bamaf wrote:

Everyone shared in my success so let's be real world and share my failure also. Remember how I said this red paint / dye was unforgiving,well I got the dreaded run. Crying or Very sad

In order to fix it's back to the primer. I used thinner to remove the bases and tomorrow I will wet sand again.

It's not a failure. It's part of the journey. We've all learnt a considerable amount following your project, and this is just another case study. Don't be so harsh on yourself. That's a killer bike you have there.

cheers
ian

+1 Ian. Bamaf, never a failure - you have done one fine fine job there - and taught us plenty.

Posted: Sun Aug 16, 2009 8:32 pm

johnyoung wrote:

bikeboy wrote:

bamaf wrote:

Everyone shared in my success so let's be real world and share my failure also. Remember how I said this red paint / dye was unforgiving,well I got the dreaded run. Crying or Very sad

In order to fix it's back to the primer. I used thinner to remove the bases and tomorrow I will wet sand again.

It's not a failure. It's part of the journey. We've all learnt a considerable amount following your project, and this is just another case study. Don't be so harsh on yourself. That's a killer bike you have there.

cheers
ian

+1 Ian. Bamaf, never a failure - you have done one fine fine job there - and taught us plenty.

Bama, your "failure" is not getting the tank perfect on your first attempt (almost everything else you did in this project came out perfect the first try). Being a perfectionist, and very skilled, you're fixing it the right way rather than trying to hide or camouflage the run in the paint. I still don't have any doubt that the finished product will be well worthy of your efforts. It's stunning even as it sits.! beerchug

We just have to be a little more patient to see the final results.

Hawk Joined: Feb 21, 2008 Posts: 334 Location: mobile al

Really it's just all the prep work that was done and at least a part that has to be redone. Not once did I think of trying to get by with out taking it back down to the primer. I just walked away for a couple of days. The good thing is I can ride with the crap tank untill I finish painting the other. Smile

The bad thing is I KNEW better than to spray the tank with all of it's curves using this dye and a smaller fan setting. Embarassed

Posted: Tue Aug 18, 2009 12:40 am

Joe,
I don't think you need NOS parts considering the job you do on old ones. Your paint work is better than the factory.

Posted: Sat Aug 29, 2009 6:52 am

Hi Bamaf

I see that you powder coated your engine incl fins, head etc. How has this held up, does it not become sticky when the engine warms up? I am thinking of doing the same but am concerned that the PC will melt. My local powder coater reckons they bake at 180oC (about 380oF).

Hawk Joined: Feb 21, 2008 Posts: 334 Location: mobile al

Just use a high temp powder for the top-end and you will be fine. The head and cylinder are the only parts that get hot enough to matter. My valve cover is std temp clear and does not get soft nor does any of the bottom-end parts which are also std temp powder.

Hawk Joined: Feb 21, 2008 Posts: 334 Location: mobile al

I got past being pissed and started on the tank again. Back to primer and retape.

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Now the silver base , red dye , and clear.
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YES ! YES ! Much better now Very Happy

Wait a day then spray the white.

Posted: Wed Sep 09, 2009 4:20 am

Yay, Joe's back to work! Love the color! Thanks for the update.

Hawk Joined: Feb 21, 2008 Posts: 334 Location: mobile al

cliffiec wrote:

Yay, Joe's back to work! Love the color! Thanks for the update.

If I had gone with the oem red it would have been much eaiser but I think the finished product will be worth the effort. Now if I can just do the white,clear,decals and clear without any more "brain farts". Rolling Eyes

Rick did you pick up the 1100 project that was close to you?

Posted: Wed Sep 09, 2009 11:51 pm

No, I missed out. I was out of the house that day, and when Phil (Wamkap 1100) called me I called the guy right away, but he was already waiting for a Paypal money exchange from someone down to the south of Abq. Presumably, he got his money, because he didn't return my follow up phone call. It would have been almost as extensive as your project, but since you're almost done with yours, I was going to ask you to do mine next! LOL!

The "Secret Saving Acct" is growing nicely, now that Soccer Season is here, and the Minister of Finance has endorsed my plan to devote refereeing money to the 1100, so hopefully, it won't be too much longer, and I'll be able to add an 11 to the Stable...

Keep up the great job, still waiting patiently to see the finished version, you are the man!

Hawk Joined: Feb 21, 2008 Posts: 334 Location: mobile al

A couple of shots with the white. I will wet sand today and apply the decals. Very Happy

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Posted: Fri Sep 11, 2009 8:30 pm

AWESOME!!!!!!!!!! beerchug

Hawk Joined: Feb 21, 2008 Posts: 334 Location: mobile al

Sanded and the decals are on. A few coats of clear and that's it! Very Happy

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Hawk Joined: Feb 21, 2008 Posts: 334 Location: mobile al

The tank is done so I sat everything in place to get a look.It's almost dark and the battery is low so please excuse the dark pic's. My much better half had to check and see if it met her approval. Very Happy

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A couple of the tank.
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Posted: Mon Sep 14, 2009 12:25 am

That looks very nice...you did a heck of a job!!!

Posted: Mon Sep 14, 2009 12:27 am

WOW, beautiful bike, brother!

(Was gonna say something about "sportin wood", but figgured I better shut up when I saw the boss in the Pic!)

Posted: Mon Sep 14, 2009 12:32 am

bamaf wrote:

My much better half had to check and see if it met her approval. Very Happy

I hope she's impressed fella, because all of us here are. I'm guessing that smile means "you've done well"?

congratulations Wink

cheers
ian

Posted: Mon Sep 14, 2009 1:42 pm

Very Awesome Rebuild, Great job!!

Hawk Joined: Dec 19, 2007 Posts: 342 Location: New Zealand

What an awesome job!!
Extremely well done - been following your progress & the result is stunning!!

Take her outside in the sunshine to take some more pics & let us be astounded even more.

Posted: Tue Sep 15, 2009 3:18 am

Hey Joe, next time don't do tri colors!

But you do such a super job though.

Nice!!!!!!!!

Posted: Tue Sep 15, 2009 4:04 am

Amazing work!

Hawk Joined: Feb 21, 2008 Posts: 334 Location: mobile al

Ian I think the wife's smile means she has some projects for me and now I have no excuse! Rolling Eyes

Andy this tri-color was a challenge and I learned a few things in the process, like "you know solid black sure would look nice". Laughing

I will put on the petcock, cap and lock this weekend and take some good photos outside. Looks a bit better than when I started but there are still a few items that I hope to find in better condition than what I have. Projects are never done are they, just moved to another level. Very Happy

Posted: Wed Sep 16, 2009 1:13 am

awesome work!

Posted: Wed Sep 16, 2009 2:18 am

bamaf wrote:

A couple of shots with the white. I will wet sand today and apply the decals. Very Happy

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Nice sunset BTW.

Wow That's just amazing. This whole project, I would have said, could never turn out this nice.

It looks like it's just off the showroom floor.

Posted: Wed Sep 16, 2009 10:48 pm

Top work Joe, simply stunning and inspiring work.

Now if i can only find time to work on mine again.

Posted: Wed Sep 16, 2009 11:10 pm

Very nice indeed! Be proud.