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New user / new resto project - Falcon Pro

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abz2002:

--- Quote from: 1mancity2 on May 31, 2011, 12:58 PM ---Read this then decide bud  :daumenhoch:

http://www.radbmx.co.uk/forum/index.php'topic=125497.0

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Not sure what I was worried about  :LolLolLolLol:, following Monkian's instructions to the letter, they went on a treat! Thanks fella  :daumenhoch:

I would add that the squeegee and applying wet is critical, I can't see any other way, the decals are so sticky, doing them dry would mean you'd have to get them perfect first time or risk distorting them when trying to remove them.  It's quite a challenge to avoid tiny dust/fibre particles getting underneath so clean hands and work area are essential.

The squeegee ensures a bubble free one movement application.  At one point I thought about slapping them on dry but am glad I held fire and waited for the squeegee to arrive in the post.  Best £1.50 I've ever spent!

I think they've brought the bike to life  :smitten:
 

1mancity2:
Very nice bud, you getting a padset for her?  :daumenhoch:

rick1970:
Mate this has been a cracking thread enjoyed every step the build looks fantastic and youve gone by the book well done  :daumenhoch: just pull the bars back a tad tho  ;)  again well done a true restoration  :smitten:

abz2002:

--- Quote from: 1mancity2 on June 08, 2011, 05:59 AM ---Very nice bud, you getting a padset for her?  :daumenhoch:

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Yup, sent the original set to Firebird for them to be made up in white with black lettering. Get the impression he's quite busy though, I'll be patient  :daumenhoch:

Don't think it looks too bad without but will get them done for sake of completeness.

Decided the brakes are alright in the end, even though they're not the original white Falcon Pro, the chrome contrasts nicely against the white frame.

Seat is also growing on me, now that I've fixed the guts the right way round so may not bother doing anything to that.

Seat post has to go though, doesn't work for me!  Will be getting the GT style one (more right angled curve) as per my wanted post.

Bang chain on tonight and she's nearly finished!

Big shout and credit to SBD and Del for their expertise. There's no way I'd have achieved this result without their help! Thanks again fella's  :daumenhoch:

I started out with a certain vision, but the end result has certainly surpassed my expectations.

Needless to say it will not be up for sale any time soon, if ever!

abz2002:

--- Quote from: rick1970 on June 08, 2011, 06:51 AM ---Mate this has been a cracking thread enjoyed every step the build looks fantastic and youve gone by the book well done  :daumenhoch: just pull the bars back a tad tho  ;)  again well done a true restoration  :smitten:

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Cheers bud  :daumenhoch:

I will toy with the handle bar position again. I left it a little forward as I thought it gave it a nice aggresive look, too far back and it would look boring?! Will try and find a happy medium.

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