More Bling

alan · Post by **alan** » Mon Jun 23, 2008 6:01 pm

im not one for adding bling to there bikes but

i got the chance to get some carbon covers and a gfk belly pan painted by FSMike cheers m8

the belly pan just needs some slight adjustment and a bracket making

and since i cannot ride yet might aswell tart the old girl up abit, she's in need of a wash n polish as its been left for months.

i think the covers look smart and the gfk stuff does fit well despite people slating there gear off.

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Post by **sirch345** » Tue Jun 24, 2008 9:17 am

Well I like the look of that bellypan Alan

It looks really good in my opinion

The carbon covers are a good idea too

Chris.

Jaglifter · Post by **Jaglifter** » Tue Jun 24, 2008 9:24 am

Alan, thats a stunning looking bike. Well done mate.

Post by **sirch345** » Tue Jun 24, 2008 9:47 am

FirestormMike wrote:I spotted your error Chris, lol....

I can't get away with anything here Mike

I think your pic of the bike without the carbon covers that caught me out

Who supplied the paint and was it in a spray can

Chris.

lee67 · Post by **lee67** » Tue Jun 24, 2008 10:46 am

pimp my ride alan...looks the dogs m8..ive pimped mine further..MORE CHROMEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE

Post by **sirch345** » Tue Jun 24, 2008 1:34 pm

FirestormMike wrote:
sirch345 wrote: Who supplied the paint and was it in a spray can
Yes, Halfords custom mixed stuff, Â£10.99 for a can. Not a bad match either, looks better in the flesh than the photos.

Cheers Mike for the info

I have used their paint before in the Firestorm red and thought it was fairly good (as you say not a bad match), but that was only in brush form, not a spray can

What colour primer did you use

Also am I right in thinking they don't come with brackets, you have to make your own

Chris.

pariah · Post by **pariah** » Tue Jun 24, 2008 2:54 pm

If you want a real deep protected shine, paint as usual leave to dry.

Now rub whole panel down with ulta fine scotch bright, wipe surface and spray panel again with clear laquer.
Dont worry about the scratchs that the scotch bright leaves, the laquer will cover over them and wont show through .

Will give yhs a wicked finish

bikerpiker · Post by **bikerpiker** » Tue Jun 24, 2008 3:45 pm

Bikes don't usually do it for me

.....especially when they are as sexy as that ,and belong to someone else

Post by **sirch345** » Tue Jun 24, 2008 5:25 pm

pariah wrote:If you want a real deep protected shine, paint as usual leave to dry.

Now rub whole panel down with ulta fine scotch bright, wipe surface and spray panel again with clear laquer.
Dont worry about the scratchs that the scotch bright leaves, the laquer will cover over them and wont show through .

Will give yhs a wicked finish

Cheers for the tip Pariah

Is there a lacquer available in a spray can you would recommend

FirestormMike wrote:I used red plastic primer. Yes you will need to manufacture some brackets for GFK stuff, dead easy though from 3mm ally.

Cheers Mike

bikerpiker wrote:Bikes don't usually do it for me .....especially when they are as sexy as that ,and belong to someone else

I believe you Stevie

Chris.