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Captainplanet
Posted on Friday, May 21, 2004 - 03:44 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Well, its done. All but the tank lettering that is.

orangexb

See more at http://home.austin.rr.com/crumpley/buell.html

Now for the fun part. These are real pics, not photoshopped. The color is not paint. Anyone care to guess how I did it?
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Buggie
Posted on Friday, May 21, 2004 - 04:03 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

ok I'll bite how did you do it
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Xb9er
Posted on Friday, May 21, 2004 - 04:19 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

That looks real nice!

Did you have it custom made in orange surlyn by Buell Motor Co's XB body parts supplier?

Mike.
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Captainplanet
Posted on Friday, May 21, 2004 - 04:21 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Good guess, and I thought of that, but no. Now for the biggie, the color change cost me 10 bucks plus a couple of days work.
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Bomber
Posted on Friday, May 21, 2004 - 04:26 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

shelf paper (a really good job of application, though?)
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Captainplanet
Posted on Friday, May 21, 2004 - 04:31 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Nope.
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Smadd
Posted on Friday, May 21, 2004 - 04:33 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

What color was it originally?
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Mikep
Posted on Friday, May 21, 2004 - 04:34 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Captainplanet,

You used model airplane covering. Something like Coverite. It shrinks on with a heat gun, and has its own glue on one side. Comes in many many colors.

A REALLY REALLY neat idea! And a great looking job!

mikeyp
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Captainplanet
Posted on Friday, May 21, 2004 - 04:36 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Mikep,

No again.

That I thought of, but didn't think I could pull it off with all the curves and such.
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Captainplanet
Posted on Friday, May 21, 2004 - 04:36 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Originally it was white. This is the original bodywork.
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Jasonxb12s
Posted on Friday, May 21, 2004 - 04:41 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Crayon?
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Jasonxb12s
Posted on Friday, May 21, 2004 - 04:41 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Permanent Marker?
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Captainplanet
Posted on Friday, May 21, 2004 - 04:45 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Ok, a few more clues, since I have to leave soon for the weekend. I will give a comprehensive description of the process and more photos next week.

Clue #1: You can mix the color to anything you like.

Clue #2: Heat is involved.
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Gonen60
Posted on Friday, May 21, 2004 - 04:46 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

powder coat?
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Captainplanet
Posted on Friday, May 21, 2004 - 04:47 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Nope.

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Spike
Posted on Friday, May 21, 2004 - 04:53 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

I'm guessing it's some type of dye.

What do I win?

Mike L.
'04 XB12R Firebolt
'94 FMII Turbo Miata (for sale
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Captainplanet
Posted on Friday, May 21, 2004 - 04:56 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Bingo, Spike.

Details early next week.

Gotta go now.
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Torqer
Posted on Friday, May 21, 2004 - 04:59 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

It looks really good!
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Daves
Posted on Friday, May 21, 2004 - 05:00 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Nice!
Tell us how?
Ride to the edge!
Dave
daves@h-dappleton.com
920-757-1651
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Buellgator
Posted on Friday, May 21, 2004 - 05:14 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

I'm stumped.

It's a great looking bike though.
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Xblue9r
Posted on Friday, May 21, 2004 - 08:47 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

i kinda figured it was a dye, but i'm wondering how/if it will fade and stick when rained on or washed?

amazing idea on a "cheap" color change. i'm VERY interested in more details.
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Henrik
Posted on Friday, May 21, 2004 - 09:24 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

I wanna know if it's possible to dye it black?? : )

Henrik
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Oneway
Posted on Friday, May 21, 2004 - 10:33 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

thermography?
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Oneway
Posted on Friday, May 21, 2004 - 10:34 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

food coloring?
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Oneway
Posted on Friday, May 21, 2004 - 10:39 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

got to say i love the jardine sound clip how cool is that?
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420at145mph
Posted on Saturday, May 22, 2004 - 12:00 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

cool but like any soundclip
DOES NOT do it justice
i was riding with a dude who had like a 1988 ninja with a jardine on it
n that old lookin clunker sounded ALMOST as mean as my D&D
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Oneway
Posted on Saturday, May 22, 2004 - 03:37 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

I think thats the can for me, i like all the feedback i've heard.And the price is'nt bad. I just heard city was passing noise ordinance on bikes "BASTAGES"
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Ingemar
Posted on Monday, May 24, 2004 - 06:08 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

What a tease!

Isn't he back from his weekend yet?
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Steviejay01
Posted on Monday, May 24, 2004 - 07:26 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Has he done the rims orange too??

How did you stain the metal??
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Wyckedflesh
Posted on Monday, May 24, 2004 - 11:42 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

The rims are a tire stripe I believe, they are like a pinstripe for your rims.
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