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Pics of new paint job

Discussion in 'XJ Modifications' started by On1wheel01, Jun 26, 2007.

  1. On1wheel01

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    Well I just wanted to show you guys the finished product. I'm going to put a few layers of matte clear on it later. Just wanted to get it together so I can go riding tomorrow. I also think im gonna do a few skull decals or maybe airbrushed into it.
     

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    Looks pretty slick One! Nice finish. The cut-out tips look nice too.
     
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    Thanx got em at a salvage yard for 30 bucks, same place as my motor. As soon as I got em i gutted them out(wow loud). The guy has all kinds of xj's, xs's, radians , every freaking thing to imagine.
     
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    Nice looking paint job, The eng would look nice in the same color.
     
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    Yea I'm putting a 750 engine in it this winter,it's goin flat black to.
     
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    Lookin' good. You just can't beat all black. Really makes the cutout on the tank stand out
     
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    Looks great! can't go wrong with flat black.
    I had my bike like that for a while until my dad (and carpy) convinced me to paint glossy black (with checkers).
     
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    Looks sweet. You can't go wrong with black.

    I just finished painting my Seca 550 flat black with a satin clear coat on it. I was going to leave it flat, but my 11 year-old son suggested the satin clear. He was right, the satin makes the finish look like a stealth fighter.
     
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    Hey Jim did it make it look glossy? I found a matte clear, but it says it's mainly for craft use, but it also says for all painted surfaces. I'm thinking that wouldn't be the best. I did see the satin clear in the krylon brand. But thought it would be too shiny.
     
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    Oh also have any pics of it?
     
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    I don't have any pixs yet. I'll try to get some this weekend.

    I used the Krylon satin clear that you mentioned. It does make the bike shinier that straight flat, but no where near a gloss finish.

    I'll take pictures of it next to my other bike which is gloss black to give you a comparison.
     
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    Sounds great thanx
     
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    There are pixs of my satin black paint job in my gallery now.
     
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    I like the look of your bike looks good. I'm not sure if I am going to clear mine or not, I kinda wanna keep the flat look, so I guess I'll just be careful when I fill her up.
     
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    nice paint, looks clean
     
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    Well I just air brushed the punisher skull on the top of the tank. I think it looks ok, but I may paint over it. Not sure though
     

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