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I could see how they got confusedHas anyone else painted the side covers on their BLUE fury? I'd like to see some pics to compare my painting to. I just finished painting mine as well as the side mount license plate bracket. FWIW I got the bracket for $19.99 shipped off of ebay. I decided I didn't need the high dollar elaborate chrome bracket just to hold a little license plate. I got what I needed in unfinished stainless and painted it to match the swingarm...
What he saidHas anyone else painted the side covers on their BLUE fury? I'd like to see some pics to compare my painting to. I just finished painting mine as well as the side mount license plate bracket. FWIW I got the bracket for $19.99 shipped off of ebay. I decided I didn't need the high dollar elaborate chrome bracket just to hold a little license plate. I got what I needed in unfinished stainless and painted it to match the swingarm...
Nice... was just about to ask you how it was coming alongOk, you're right, I should have clarified. What I wanted to see was another blue fury with painted side panels to match so I could compare my paint job quality to theirs. As far as the side mount license plate bracket goes, like I said, I don't need anything extravagant to hold a tiny license plate so I got one of these off of ebay and painted it to match. Vertical Side Mount Motorcycle License Plate Bracket : eBay Motors (item 220543650433 end time Jan-27-10 05:11:13 PST)
I've gotta let the paint cure for 3-5 days according to the directions and then wet sand and polish. as soon as that is done and I put it back on the bike, I'll upload some pics so you can see how it all turned out. Here is a pic of what I have so far. It looks WAY better in person. When they're back on the bike, I'll use the digital camera to take good pics instead of the cell phone camera I used for this one. Feedback?
Surprisingly easy. I've never done any automotive type painting before so I was a little intimidated by the candied color. According to the directions, only allow a 20 min flash time between coats so I was afraid to do any sanding between coats. If I had it to do over again, I think I could do a little better now after figuring out some little tricks to using this type of paint, but overall I'm pretty impressed with what I've done. Especially the license plate bracket. $19.99 can't be beat for a bracket that's gonna be covered by the plate anyways. The other side can just blend into the swingarm now. I know I can't sand for a couple more days but I'll probably put them on the bike tomorrow just to take some pics. Next is the stealth tail light, mirrors, grips and pegs. I just have to wait a few months till my birthday....Nice... was just about to ask you how it was coming along![]()
Nice... was just about to ask you how it was coming alongOh, increase your resolution on your cell phone!!!![/QUOTE]
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I know.. sometimes it's soo annoying to wait inbetween money, pay periods or time off to do things.... as I said in my other post... UGGGG... lolSurprisingly easy. I've never done any automotive type painting before so I was a little intimidated by the candied color. According to the directions, only allow a 20 min flash time between coats so I was afraid to do any sanding between coats. If I had it to do over again, I think I could do a little better now after figuring out some little tricks to using this type of paint, but overall I'm pretty impressed with what I've done. Especially the license plate bracket. $19.99 can't be beat for a bracket that's gonna be covered by the plate anyways. The other side can just blend into the swingarm now. I know I can't sand for a couple more days but I'll probably put them on the bike tomorrow just to take some pics. Next is the stealth tail light, mirrors, grips and pegs. I just have to wait a few months till my birthday....![]()
That looks good... especially from up close... don't know though, from afar, I think it needs something to break up the blue slightly? Maybe some kind of pattern of some kind? But, it's really not too shabbyHere are some pics of what I've got so far. I'm waiting on my Mayhems to come back from Fuggin. When I get some sunshine, I'll get it outside for some better pictures. What do you guys think?
it's the honda fury oem blue with the required basecoat. I got it from colorite. I know what u mean about the far away shot but keep in mind, the mayhems go right across there...Hmmm, is that metallic blue or just the same shade of blue?
Yea... don't see the metallic speckle's in the paint is what I'm saying, same shade of paint, just not met. speckle's.. I did look at it from a left side point of view and can see what you're talking about....it's the honda fury oem blue with the required basecoat. I got it from colorite. I know what u mean about the far away shot but keep in mind, the mayhems go right across there...
Yeah, the metal flake is very difficult to see in the pics. And fwiw, those pics were taken with digital camera. It just doesn't show up well. Maybe it'll look better in direct sunlight but it's dark and raining here right now. In person, the sparkle is easy to see. After having done it all and learning some tricks, I think I could make it sparkle even more if I had it to do over again. However, knowing that the right side will be covered by the pipes, and the left side by my leg, I don't think it's worth stripping and starting over. Again, it looks pretty good in person. I've found the grips I want and the pegs will match.Yea... don't see the metallic speckle's in the paint is what I'm saying, same shade of paint, just not met. speckle's.. I did look at it from a left side point of view and can see what you're talking about....
You're right, and I did use the cans. It's not exactly perfect but it is VERY difficult to tell a difference in person.RY. When you painted did you use the 'spray cans' from colorrite or the quarts????
As I have stated in past posts, colorrite is not the OEM paint for the fury but has a very close match.
Similar to purchase of Dupot for a Harley-- They don't make the paint but that can cross-reference the color. The Candy is simply an intercoat clear with Candy color added. This is a hard system to match when painting. The metalic base coat has to have perfect covering and then the candy gives the color sheen to the base.
I am suprised that the candy is covering up the metallic with such intensity. Usually, the candy will bring out the met. in the base. If you used the cans, it will be much, much harder to match as the propellant acts as a contaminate at times and the flow is just not as uniform as with mixed/sprayed paint.