| Finally! We are
getting close now. I took the front forks and jack shaft brackets to
Southern Auto Bumper in Forrest Park GA for chrome. I paid for
polishing and plating for the forks, but just plating for the brackets.
Mistake. I should have paid the extra $50 for polishing the brackets, live
and learn. The forks on the other hand look great.
The frame was coated with a
layer self etching primer. Next Zack and I used a little bondo to smooth
out the welds. Once the bondo was done the entire frame and tank were
covered with a layer of PPG epoxy primer. I had some purpleish blue PPG
DCB base/clear paint left over from and previous job. The frame and tank
were both coated with three layers.
Before shooting the clear,
I decided to try my hand at free handing some flames on the tank.
Originally I was going with straight silver for the flames but I couldn't
resist the temptation to try blending some red on the flame tips. I spent
45 minuets experimenting with masking tape and flame design. Not bad, I
may still outline the flames with pinstripe paint. I did learn a great
deal and can't wait to the next flame job I get to do.
Stay tuned for the
reassembly.... Go
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