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Title: Translucent red, check thses pics, stunning
Post by: superbikedan on December 18, 2007, 08:43 PM
this is the first time i have ever done this paint system and with 20 years experience i have never seen such a stunning finish :shocked:

painted this tonight for rob,  rarman1 on here, took a while for him to get the powder but well worth the wait.

this is a two coat powder system, chrome silver first coat then translucent red as the final coat,  the finish is like red glass ;)

(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/aa37/billybmxpurcell/DadBikes010.jpg)

(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/aa37/billybmxpurcell/DadBikes007.jpg)

(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/aa37/billybmxpurcell/DadBikes006-1.jpg)

(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/aa37/billybmxpurcell/DadBikes005-1.jpg)

(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/aa37/billybmxpurcell/DadBikes004-1.jpg)

Title: Re: Translucent red, check thses pics, stunning
Post by: harris on December 18, 2007, 08:47 PM
ooo i need one in just that colour  where did the powder get ordered from dan
Title: Re: Translucent red, check thses pics, stunning
Post by: Lazarou on December 18, 2007, 08:49 PM
I like that! I'll be in touch soon!
Title: Re: Translucent red, check thses pics, stunning
Post by: QUADROPHENIA on December 18, 2007, 08:49 PM

i take rob is doing a fiola world tour then, that colour is fooking lush.
Title: Re: Translucent red, check thses pics, stunning
Post by: superbikedan on December 18, 2007, 08:52 PM
ooo i need one in just that colour  where did the powder get ordered from dan

dan there is a lot left  over, he bought 2lb of each so judging by how much i used,  i think maybe

another ten bikes :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: Translucent red, check thses pics, stunning
Post by: harris on December 18, 2007, 08:58 PM
i will be intouch
laz are you thinking along the same lines as me   :)
Title: Re: Translucent red, check thses pics, stunning
Post by: QUADROPHENIA on December 18, 2007, 08:59 PM

that looks like the colour of my trickstar, pretty sure radman brought the powder from the states too
Title: Re: Translucent red, check thses pics, stunning
Post by: QUADROPHENIA on December 18, 2007, 09:00 PM
i will be intouch
laz are you thinking along the same lines as me   :)


no one thinks along the same lines as you dan
Title: Re: Translucent red, check thses pics, stunning
Post by: munners on December 18, 2007, 09:02 PM
I will be sending over a f+f for ya mate and a pair of pedals in that colour too please mate! LUSH!
Title: Re: Translucent red, check thses pics, stunning
Post by: kdw712 on December 18, 2007, 09:03 PM
wow that looks nice

wonder if theres a blue equiv - thinking about me team goose here
Title: Re: Translucent red, check thses pics, stunning
Post by: Lazarou on December 18, 2007, 09:04 PM
Awww! Don't say blue Kev!!! (Tongue hanging out Homer style)
Title: Re: Translucent red, check thses pics, stunning
Post by: kdw712 on December 18, 2007, 09:05 PM
mmmmmmmmmm blue  :smitten:
Title: Re: Translucent red, check thses pics, stunning
Post by: superbikedan on December 18, 2007, 09:28 PM
fellas,  forgot to say that you must pm rarman to buy a drop of powder of him :)
Title: Re: Translucent red, check thses pics, stunning
Post by: Lazarou on December 18, 2007, 09:30 PM
I like Rob!  ;) He not only has lovely bikes but is a handsome fella and a joy to be around!  :P
Title: Re: Translucent red, check thses pics, stunning
Post by: harris on December 18, 2007, 09:32 PM
lucky for him im just writing out my christmas cards     :LolLolLolLol:
Title: Re: Translucent red, check thses pics, stunning
Post by: rarman1 on December 18, 2007, 09:58 PM
f**king hell, i knew you would sort it out Dan :4_17_5:

that is awsome mate i cant wait to collect it :daumenhoch:

as for the powder thats left if anyone wants some pm me and we'll sort it out ;)

it's gonna be a merry christmas :)
Title: Re: Translucent red, check thses pics, stunning
Post by: rarman1 on December 18, 2007, 11:01 PM
I like Rob!  ;) He not only has lovely bikes but is a handsome fella and a joy to be around!  :P

 :LolLolLolLol:
Title: Re: Translucent red, check thses pics, stunning
Post by: MartyC on December 19, 2007, 01:09 PM
Stunning  :smitten:
Title: Re: Translucent red, check thses pics, stunning
Post by: Steve P on December 19, 2007, 01:41 PM
Great colour and that finish looks superb  :smitten:

Steve
Title: Re: Translucent red, check thses pics, stunning
Post by: gary4130 on December 19, 2007, 08:30 PM
 :smitten: :4_17_5: :smitten: 8)
Title: Re: Translucent red, check thses pics, stunning
Post by: brass monkey! on December 19, 2007, 08:39 PM
Dan ! what can I say? Looks superb,

i may have a project to send over....Dan, Rob.....you're both now on my christmas card list too ! lol !!
Title: Re: Translucent red, check thses pics, stunning
Post by: Philbert on December 19, 2007, 09:08 PM
dan - can that powder red be used over the top of chrome. using the chrome as the base. if it can, expect laz to take a knee in front of you when he sees you
Title: Re: Translucent red, check thses pics, stunning
Post by: Arma on December 19, 2007, 09:17 PM
nice paint work bro shame to be wasted on that  bit of rusty piping
Title: Re: Translucent red, check thses pics, stunning
Post by: superbikedan on December 19, 2007, 09:19 PM
dan - can that powder red be used over the top of chrome. using the chrome as the base. if it can, expect laz to take a knee in front of you when he sees you

 ;D   yes it can mate, chrome or chrome powder, the chrome is what makes the top coat, red, blue or whatever colour

stand out,  most frames are not chrome so chrome powder is the next best thing :daumenhoch:

now go and knee laz in the bollocks >:D
Title: Re: Translucent red, check thses pics, stunning
Post by: selfpreservation on December 19, 2007, 09:29 PM
stunning , it almost looks like an enamel finish that you might find on ornaments /jewelery
Title: Re: Translucent red, check thses pics, stunning
Post by: Moose on December 20, 2007, 06:18 AM
That looks cool - I'll be in touch soon gents  :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: Translucent red, check thses pics, stunning
Post by: brettnai on December 20, 2007, 09:38 AM
That looks the nuts Rob! I know how much you wanted that finish and how hard it was to find the powder. Your patients really paid off!
And another top job Dan!

If only I had something that needed painting!
Title: Re: Translucent red, check thses pics, stunning
Post by: muttley on December 20, 2007, 01:17 PM
Flippin eck!!! How nice is that? This is the colour i wanted originally, hmmmmm think i might be in touch again soon Dan  8)
Title: Re: Translucent red, check thses pics, stunning
Post by: kdw712 on December 20, 2007, 01:36 PM
Dan
as its ok over chrome can i assume it would alright over a polished nickle finish too ?

dam that colour is lush, can't stop looking at it  :)
Title: Re: Translucent red, check thses pics, stunning
Post by: superbikedan on December 20, 2007, 03:28 PM
Dan
as its ok over chrome can i assume it would alright over a polished nickle finish too ?

dam that colour is lush, can't stop looking at it  :)

yes mate no probs, one thing i do know is that if the chrome has marks that have cut through the chrome

it will show as small black marks when the red goes on :(

i painted a sample first and noticed the marks, then the sample with the chrome powder first was perfect ;)
Title: Re: Translucent red, check thses pics, stunning
Post by: rarman1 on December 20, 2007, 09:17 PM
well what can i say....

the finish is just awsome even better than the candy apple red world tour i had BITD, just need some grips and shimano pedals.

(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/q290/rarman1/S8300509.jpg)
Title: Re: Translucent red, check thses pics, stunning
Post by: superbikedan on December 20, 2007, 09:20 PM
rob,  that is going to shine in the sun :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: Translucent red, check thses pics, stunning
Post by: Swivel on December 20, 2007, 09:22 PM
Rob mate, that's stunning!  :smitten: :smitten: :smitten:
Title: Re: Translucent red, check thses pics, stunning
Post by: gary4130 on December 20, 2007, 09:25 PM
very,very nice rob  :4_17_5: you'll have to get some pics outside -when the sun is out   :smitten: :smitten:
also quality finish again dan  :daumenhoch: :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: Translucent red, check thses pics, stunning
Post by: rarman1 on December 20, 2007, 09:29 PM
thanks chaps i will definately try for some more pics tomorrow,

the finish is like dark red glass, i've not seen anything like it before :smitten:
Title: Re: Translucent red, check thses pics, stunning
Post by: superbikedan on December 21, 2007, 12:29 AM
that finish is so nice, it's now going to be billy-bmx's new colour for 2008,  frames and forks trans/red,

wheels white, maybe hubs trans/red,  pedals trans/red, bars and cranks chrome :daumenhoch: brakes,

levers white grips white, sprocket white, stem white and seat white 8)


watch this space for 2008
Title: Re: Translucent red, check thses pics, stunning
Post by: rarman1 on December 21, 2007, 12:37 AM
that finish is so nice, it's now going to be billy-bmx's new colour for 2008,  frames and forks trans/red,

wheels white, maybe hubs trans/red,  pedals trans/red, bars and cranks chrome :daumenhoch: brakes,

levers white grips white, sprocket white, stem white and seat white 8)


watch this space for 2008

man that is gonna be SWEET :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: Translucent red, check thses pics, stunning
Post by: Brandy Truffle on December 21, 2007, 05:54 AM
Oooh - Err, Grab The Kleenex!  :smitten:

(i know who i'm getting to do my future frame jobs from now on)  :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: Translucent red, check thses pics, stunning
Post by: fhmreader on December 22, 2007, 09:56 AM
You can get pretty much any colour in the translucent range from the US. I've done quite a few lately, especially MTB's and a few for guys on the burner forums. They look awesome,
Same idea as Dirtbiker250f's CW, Stella dave's custom Super Tuff or the standard Super/Super Tuff/Night Burners.

Nice job Dan!!!

(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/a141/fhmreader/SNC10562.jpg)

Here's some Titanium on a Night Burner Mk1 that is shot straight onto the chrome
Title: Re: Translucent red, check thses pics, stunning
Post by: kevin rettie on January 08, 2008, 11:46 PM

Hi Dan

The finish looks amazing.  :daumenhoch:

Don't suppose you could match the harry leary turbo smoke chrome finish?
Title: Re: Translucent red, check thses pics, stunning
Post by: MartyC on January 08, 2008, 11:52 PM

Hi Dan

The finish looks amazing.  :daumenhoch:

Don't suppose you could match the harry leary turbo smoke chrome finish?

Talk to PKRadman about that if Dan can't help  :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: Translucent red, check thses pics, stunning
Post by: Frosty on January 09, 2008, 09:16 AM
Is there one that will get close to Stidds Pro-Class paint job? I have a bare  frame waiting for a brown smoke!
Title: Re: Translucent red, check thses pics, stunning
Post by: kevin rettie on January 09, 2008, 09:36 PM

Hi Dan

The finish looks amazing.  :daumenhoch:

Don't suppose you could match the harry leary turbo smoke chrome finish?

Talk to PKRadman about that if Dan can't help  :daumenhoch:

Thanks Marty,
PKradman sent me details a while ago, great help. Not had the balls yet to make any moves on the F&F yet and just trying to look at all the options.
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