Painting

[Troyskie]

I couldn't help myself.

With these parts waiting to go one the bikes I decided to do a test fit....one of three (no not 7 of 9  )

[Sparky84]

Looking good Troy.

I'd prefer 7 of 9 than 1 of 3, she did fit her Suit well

[Troyskie]

At least our effies don't get wrinkles  .

I think her parts went together better than any bike.

[Urban_Legend]

Bloody Trekie Nerds.....7 of 9 was well put togerther.

[Troyskie]

He he he....I've been gathering parts to compliment the fresh paint.

I stumbled across this beautiful part, $125 (Aussie), plus post of $10, $135. I don't need it as I've a new Eagle Screen to put on that cost near the same, but couldn't resist NOS....still has the protective plastic and original bag & very old bubble wrap.....Happy Me

I've been sent a heap of photos from the painters (the owner not the HD fwit) I'll put them up soon.

[Troyskie]

Here are the pics from the painter.

They are a bit random, and some I didn't know they'd taken.

Hopefully not long now. One of the painters has really gotten his teeth into this project & seems to genuinely care about the job. He's constantly changing his method so each bit is right & easier on the next part.

Anyhoo, here are the pics....

Once all the first clear coats are done on go the stickers (decals Troy, DECALS! They are not stickers... ).

[Troyskie]

Hmmm, must have bumped into an file number limit, here's the rest...

[Old Rider]

Ohboy that painter has a lot of work to do im glad im not him i bet he is happy that its the same colors on the parts. looks great 

[fj1289]

Ohboy that painter has a lot of work to do im glad im not him i bet he is happy that its the same colors on the parts. looks great 

The discussions in the shop for the last month or more:
"Did you finish (sanding/priming/prepping/painting/clear) the FJ (fender/tail/fairing/side panel/trim)?"

"WHICH ONE ?!!!!"

"AGAIN ?!!!!"

"You mean there are MORE ?!!!"

[Old Rider]

Ohboy that painter has a lot of work to do im glad im not him i bet he is happy that its the same colors on the parts. looks great 

The discussions in the shop for the last month or more:
"Did you finish (sanding/priming/prepping/painting/clear) the FJ (fender/tail/fairing/side panel/trim)?"

"WHICH ONE ?!!!!"

"AGAIN ?!!!!"

"You mean there are MORE ?!!!"

or did you wash  degrease with siliconeremower sand wash and deagrease and fill in scratches with bondo sand the bondo and wash degrease and spray 3 coats of primer with sanding and degrease between coats and 2 coats of basecoat and then 2 coats of pearleffect coats and  1 layer clearcote and then mount the decals and then 2 coats clearcote and then wetsand and buff and polish the FJ parts today?

[Troyskie]

DECAL TIME!!!!!

But there's a catch.....

[dammag]

WOW!

Has anyone done a 3CV in those colours?

I like the paint on my bike but it is a bit "boring". I would like to find a spare bike and get the bodywork painted. That colour scheme really "works" for the FJ.

[Sparky84]

Looks like a showroom.

Mate you are making me jealous, my bike has only 1 photogenic side due to a 26yo low side damage which I still haven't got repaired 

[Old Rider]

Looks brilliant  Can you ask the painter if he can do my bike also? i jump on my bike now and i be there in about 7 or 8 weeks or wait i have no engine....

[Sparky84]

Looks brilliant   Can you ask the painter if he can do my bike also? i jump on my bike now and i be there in about 7 or 8 weeks or wait i have no engine....

You're only getting the other bits painted so no need to bring the engine!