SV Pic

[Nate R]

Pic of the SV. Painted, Clearcoated. Looking good, I think.

 More to come later.

What do you all think?

[Super_KC124]

(Homer Simpson voice)....Mmmmm, yellow. I like yellow. ;D

[OlDirtyBrian]

Nice. Did you have it professionally done?

[Nate R]

Wow, that makes me feel good  :D

Nope, did it all myself, which is evident when you're closer.  

Like, I didnt sand down the bondo well enough when I filled in these tank dents:



But, it came out well, I think.

Paint job is spray paint, (rattle can; New Holland Yellow)  and you can tell that if you look closely.

[tigerblade]

Good job Nate.   :)

I need to be buying paint myself...  :o

[h8mondays]

Looks good Nate,  did you use a rattle can or a sprayer?  I painted mine with a rattle can and got lazy...  There are a few runs and I never clear coated it. I figure after the season, I'll sand it all down and do it right.  Any pointers would be appreciated.

[Nate R]

Rattle can only, and then rattle can clear coat.

First attempt at that ever, so I had a few screw-ups. Don't mess with runs and such until after they dry. That's my advice. Take your time with prep. I didnt have the time to take for the prep, and that shows now.

[ecumike]

I'm curious as I'll be doing this soon.
When you say 'prep'  what exactly do you mean?

I'm getting new Sharkskinz,soon, but I think they come 'ready to paint'?

[Pit_Girl]

inspects nate and jen's handiwork 8) 8) 8) 8) 8)
not too bad if i do say so myself  :D

it looks great ;D ;D

::) ::)i still say it looks like a lemon ;) ;) hehehehehee

-jen

[Nate R]

Thanx jen. And thanx again for the help with the painting, brakes, and other things you helped out with.

I may have a thread of suggestions for nicknames for the SV. I don't like lemon That much.  :P

[Nate R]

Painting:

You need to scuff up the surface of the skins. I used 400 grit and wet sanded.

Prime the tank, and strip the old paint IF you have the time.

Ideally, you should also sand lightly between coats. I had some texture probs. I used a glossy paint, and some of it was glossy, some of it got orange-peely.

I clear-coated it, and may buff it, and for sure will wax it all yet.

[KBOlsen]

Nice job, Nate!