Decided on a different look rather than painting it. I'm really happpy with it. Someone set me a challenge to make my bike look a bit better. This is just the start.
Fred Greenlee had his done on FJ 1300. Thought I'd copy it.
The pieces are just sitting there not quite in position. Just for photo purposes.
Looks good, I'd like my rims done like that.
What the price like?
Cost $150. Got quote from guy in Mulgrave. $600.
Mick at hydro graphics work is superb
That's a good price, you got a good saving.
Looks like he's done a great job Jeff and for a very reasonable price for all those individual parts.
Now, while you've got your wallet open, get some braided front brake hoses, don't worry about the rear or the clutch. The combination of the hoses and EBC HH pads improves the standard brakes dramatically.
IMO
Noel
Quote from: Sparky84 on August 18, 2017, 07:07:57 PM
Looks good, I'd like my rims done like that.
What the price like?
Take a look at a motorcycle wheel being hydro dipped. I thought it came out stunning.
https://youtu.be/_hVgNbjlamc
Quote from: ribbert on August 19, 2017, 07:04:46 AM
Looks like he's done a great job Jeff and for a very reasonable price for all those individual parts.
Now, while you've got your wallet open, get some braided front brake hoses, don't worry about the rear or the clutch. The combination of the hoses and EBC HH pads improves the standard brakes dramatically.
IMO
Noel
Noel.
I put stock lines back on for the interim as I didn't want to spend silly money and find that they wouldn't fit. I'm more than likely going to change the bars again as I want just a tiny bit higher. These bars were only supposed to be a test but they came out really well. Few alterations required maybe. Work in progress.
Quote from: Country Joe on August 19, 2017, 06:42:39 PM
Quote from: Sparky84 on August 18, 2017, 07:07:57 PM
Looks good, I'd like my rims done like that.
What the price like?
Take a look at a motorcycle wheel being hydro dipped. I thought it came out stunning.
https://youtu.be/_hVgNbjlamc
Mick at hydro graphics does a great job. I had an issue with the colour. He redone them. No questions asked.
He's got rims there he has done. Also he does work for Holden. He is panel shop as well. I got a quote from the guy in Mulgrave. He wanted $600 for the same thing. Thought his mannerism sucked to.
I went searching and micks name kept coming up so I thought I would give him a go. Very obliging and easy to talk to. Got samples of so much stuff. So many patterns and colours. Hard choices. I just wanted something a bit different instead of boring aged paint and plastic. Aviationfreds FJ1300 has the same that's where I stole the idea.
How durable is the product?
Does it scratch easily? Peel up? Wash off with water?
Quote from: FJ_Hooligan on August 21, 2017, 12:55:03 PM
How durable is the product?
Does it scratch easily? Peel up? Wash off with water?
On my 1989, I had the same panels as Jeff has, done a little over two years ago. There was no signs of peel up, the only sign of wear was on the instrument shroud beneath the fuel gauge where the front break lines would make contact when making a left hand turn. It was not easily noticed. Over all I was very pleased with the results and durability after two years.
The photo was taken in March of 2017
Fred
Jeff, Fred, Isn't there a urethane clear coat over the decals?
The Hydro Graphics get an automotive quality clear coat.
Quote from: FJmonkey on August 21, 2017, 04:07:53 PM
The Hydro Graphics get an automotive quality clear coat.
Mark is correct as far as mine were done. The clear coat was very well done and gave alot of depth to the look.
Fred
Thanks Mark, thanks Fred, that is the answer to David's question.
This new to me. Looks great. Guess I need to crawl out from under my rock.
Quote from: Pat Conlon on August 21, 2017, 03:53:32 PM
Jeff, Fred, Isn't there a urethane clear coat over the decals?
Where I got mine done was a panel shop. He does this as a side line to his panelshop. The clearcoat is automotive 2pack clear. Got a magnificent gloss finish.
The one thing it has done for me is highlight the fact that now I have to paint the bike and detail it so that the all over finish matches. I might get away with the paint for now but definitely detailing which is well underway now. Got lots planned but now it's a time issue.
This all started because someone said " nice bike but pity the alloy looks dull, why don't you polish it. It might look as good as mine"!
That's basically how it started. I'm not one to half do something, so it's game on.
As to how far I go is another thing.
I'm considering buying something else and making this a full on project.
Don't think it will get to be as good as Aviationfreds FJ1300.
That bike is an inspiration to me.
However he has given me a few good ideas.