48 Straight Bar

[JimRoy]

I started with a frame and a few pieces and now the 41 Straight Bar is coming together. I have the correct rear rack and front light that I will install later. However, the tank will have to wait until my ship comes in
JimRoy

 

[spoker]

nice work,great look,like the color choice,nice 2 see different colors that really work

 

[rusty.kirkpatrick]

Those colors look amazing together! Nice work bud.

 

[Hammerhead]

Looks AWESOME! Those colors definitely go well together.
Hammerhead

 

[Land O' Aches]

Nice work! What are those colors?


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[JimRoy]

Nice work! What are those colors?

Rust-Oleum
Gloss Sage Green 249094
Gloss Colonial Red 249116
Gloss Clear

5 coats of each color, wet sanded between each coat
5 coats of clear, wet sanded between each coat
Final wet sanded with 2000 grit until perfectly smooth
Polished with polishing compound and
Waxed with Carnauba wax
Note: I purposely leave the rust pitting in the frame (completely remove rust) to show that it is still an old bike with a new paint job.

Total of 15 coats wet sanded between each coat, and tons of patience.

 

[Land O' Aches]

Brilliant! I may give it a try!

Lando


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[JimRoy]

Brilliant! I may give it a try!

Lando


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Thanks. I hope you do. JimRoy

 

[SWPA]

Looks super! How long did it take you?

 

[JimRoy]

16 days from start to finish. Waiting for the paint to dry took the most time. Danny the Schwinn Freak shipped me a ton of correct part. I still have to paint the rear rack and front light. And I will probably rechrome the handlebars this summer. I have not purchased the tank yet. JimRoy.