Jkrate1985
Look Ma, No Hands!
I shared this over at RRB but thought it might be enjoyed here also for those that don't make it over yonder.
"I had a spare canti tank and chainguard on the shelf for a few years.* They were brush painted black.** Also had bought a black typhoon about 22 years ago(my first purchase @7 years old) with a broken frame, one canti bar broke away from the seat post and down tube.* I rode the bike with the frame wired together for years.. I recently placed the tank and guard on the bike to see how i liked the look. ... Always wanted a brown and cream b6 so decided to change the color in that direction.* Rather than scallops like you see on the b6 I went with the paint scheme you see on hornets spitfire etc of the 50s since this is a middle weight frame with s7 rims I figured it would be a little more 'correct'.** I painted the tank a couple months ago with spray paint. ... experimental, I normally use automotive paint. Proper prep and follow the dry times ended in good results.
Here is the typhoon with the spare tank, guard, and rack.. you can see the wire around the seat post that's been holding er together for 22 years.
Paint stripper to the brush paint:
Tank painted and cleared
Sanded frame with 80 to bare metal...180... primed. .then 400 wet sand.* Painted front half cream. ... Allowed dry time... wet sanded with 600... back taped design...sprayed brown.
Don't mind the messy shop...I know right where everything is at!
"I had a spare canti tank and chainguard on the shelf for a few years.* They were brush painted black.** Also had bought a black typhoon about 22 years ago(my first purchase @7 years old) with a broken frame, one canti bar broke away from the seat post and down tube.* I rode the bike with the frame wired together for years.. I recently placed the tank and guard on the bike to see how i liked the look. ... Always wanted a brown and cream b6 so decided to change the color in that direction.* Rather than scallops like you see on the b6 I went with the paint scheme you see on hornets spitfire etc of the 50s since this is a middle weight frame with s7 rims I figured it would be a little more 'correct'.** I painted the tank a couple months ago with spray paint. ... experimental, I normally use automotive paint. Proper prep and follow the dry times ended in good results.
Here is the typhoon with the spare tank, guard, and rack.. you can see the wire around the seat post that's been holding er together for 22 years.
Paint stripper to the brush paint:
Tank painted and cleared
Sanded frame with 80 to bare metal...180... primed. .then 400 wet sand.* Painted front half cream. ... Allowed dry time... wet sanded with 600... back taped design...sprayed brown.
Don't mind the messy shop...I know right where everything is at!