Help! Want to paint my bike

I was supposed to meet up w/ Rob this weekend but unfortunately was right in the middle of an ice storm. Had no power for over 3 days straight. No heat, no water, no lights, no NOTHING. House dropped down in the 30's. Could see my breath in the house. SUCKED. BUT, got power now and back to reality. Gotta give him another call and see if there's another time we can meet.

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Originally Posted by Bhavesh

I just gave Rob a call and he was very friendly :hellyeah:

He also said he'd paint the fairings on my bike for a more reasonable price than the local auto mechanic. So hopefully if I can pickup an upper fairing off eBay, I should be looking new by the new year!

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How much did he quote?

If you prep it, I'll shoot it for $250, quality not guaranteed :lol:

Here's the example I did :spit:

http://img360.imageshack.us/img360/4...kins003nv3.jpg

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Originally Posted by LuvDog

How much did he quote?

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Anywhere from $600 - $1200...

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Originally Posted by nerijusj

If you prep it, I'll shoot it for $250, quality not guaranteed :lol:

Here's the example I did :spit:

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Looks good from afar, but far from good? heh, j/k. It looks good, but quality must be a guarantee.

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Originally Posted by blackbelt135

Looks good from afar, but far from good? heh, j/k. It looks good, but quality must be a guarantee.

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Looks good from far and on cellphone pic hahah:spit: Didn't care much of how it comes out, track plastics anyway, done with spray can....
But, yeah, a proffesional quality paint job will cost you a pretty penny.

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Originally Posted by nerijusj

But, yeah, a proffesional quality paint job will cost you a pretty penny.

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Yea, looks like it's going to cost me anywhere from $400 - $1200, depending on who does it and what kind of paint. I'd like to do closer to the $1200, for it's what I really want...BUT, I only have about $700. lol

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Originally Posted by nerijusj

Looks good from far and on cellphone pic hahah:spit: Didn't care much of how it comes out, track plastics anyway, done with spray can....
But, yeah, a proffesional quality paint job will cost you a pretty penny.

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What kind of paint did you use, Duplicolor? And did you just lay heavy on the base coat, or did you clear as well?

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Originally Posted by nerijusj

If you prep it, I'll shoot it for $250, quality not guaranteed :lol:

Here's the example I did :spit:

http://img360.imageshack.us/img360/4...kins003nv3.jpg

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hey not bad for a rattle job, I'll give ya 5 bucks to finish mine. :jackie:

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Originally Posted by JohnnyV

What kind of paint did you use, Duplicolor? And did you just lay heavy on the base coat, or did you clear as well?

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Used all the stuff from autozone. Primer, red duplicolor and satin black Krylon paint, duplicolor clear.

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Originally Posted by ahtune69

hey not bad for a rattle job, I'll give ya 5 bucks to finish mine. :jackie:

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You finished yours already, remember :idea: You just chose the wrong color :spit: that's why it looks primered :lol:

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Originally Posted by nerijusj

You finished yours already, remember :idea: You just chose the wrong color :spit: that's why it looks primered :lol:

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Don't be jealous bitch, atleast john owen likes it. :mecry:

So it looks like I'm gonna have Rob from Next Generation paint my bike. I'm supposed to bring him the plastics this weekend and he'll have it done in a couple weeks. I'm doing a white base w/ a white/silver crystalized flake. Should look sick. Thanks Kitt for the recommendation.

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Originally Posted by blackbelt135

So it looks like I'm gonna have Rob from Next Generation paint my bike. I'm supposed to bring him the plastics this weekend and he'll have it done in a couple weeks. I'm doing a white base w/ a white/silver crystalized flake. Should look sick. Thanks Kitt for the recommendation.

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no problem! I hope this doesn't interfere with my race bike getting done :-P

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Originally Posted by Kitt

no problem! I hope this doesn't interfere with my race bike getting done :-P

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Maybe I shouldn't have told you that I'm bringing it in and getting it done in a couple weeks? LOL. Does he have your bike in the shop now?

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Originally Posted by blackbelt135

Maybe I shouldn't have told you that I'm bringing it in and getting it done in a couple weeks? LOL. Does he have your bike in the shop now?

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not yet - and im in no rush... im dropping off some bodywork that he wants ready for a show later in january... no skin off my back if it doesn't get done :)

I wish my bike was show quality. All I'll have is a paint job and a few little mods. :scratchhead:

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Originally Posted by blackbelt135

I wish my bike was show quality. All I'll have is a paint job and a few little mods. :scratchhead:

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mine isn't show quality haha - it's a race bike.

but yea, there's some work of his he wants to display.

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Originally Posted by blackbelt135

Maybe I shouldn't have told you that I'm bringing it in and getting it done in a couple weeks? LOL. Does he have your bike in the shop now?

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How much is the job gonna run for you?( If it's not a secret )

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Originally Posted by nerijusj

How much is the job gonna run for you?( If it's not a secret )

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I don't know if I should say...

You should just be a man and tell us.

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Originally Posted by blackbelt135

I don't know if I should say...

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Lol. Well that should be up to Rob if he wants me to tell people or not. Believe me, I'm not getting it for a steal or anything like that, but certainly a good deal. Especially considering he's doing all the prep work and he's guaranteeing an awesome job done. I'll talk to him this weekend about sharing costs over the forum. Nothing to do w/ manning up...just respecting someone and their business.

good idea... rob works with everybody, every paint job is different. the best way to get a feel for his pricing is to call and tell him what you want. the best way to see his quality is to take a ride to his shop.

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Originally Posted by Kitt

good idea... rob works with everybody, every paint job is different. the best way to get a feel for his pricing is to call and tell him what you want. the best way to see his quality is to take a ride to his shop.

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Originally Posted by Kitt

good idea... rob works with everybody, every paint job is different. the best way to get a feel for his pricing is to call and tell him what you want. the best way to see his quality is to take a ride to his shop.

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I was at Next Generation Saturday morning when you were on the phone w/ Rob. Said you're bringing him in a nice set of track plastics. :hbang2:

A few pics of the bike starting to come together! :rockon: