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Technical & Reference Section => Tech and Restoration => Topic started by: Swivel on June 27, 2020, 05:34 PM
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Hi all. I got this frame on the bay recently for ?70 and I love the look of it, very similar to a Kuwi KE1 with the dropouts but also the gusset, which is like a Tange Rhino as it's a double gusset. I've already got a Tange Rhino so thought i'd do something with this.
So I found some forks in the stash and then got the heat gun out and removed the decals.
(http://www.swivel.org.uk/radbmx/storm1.jpg)
(http://www.swivel.org.uk/radbmx/storm2.jpg)
(http://www.swivel.org.uk/radbmx/storm3.jpg)
The chrome is pretty shot so I intend to clean it up the best I can, then with a scotch pad, lightly rough it up and then spray it with VHT Blue Paint.
I will post up more pics soon after the spray job.
Aim with it is to get something kinda like this...
(https://bmxmuseum.com/image/l1020066_blowup.jpg)
Ta
Matt :daumenhoch:
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Bargain at ?70, looks a good frame for a nice little project. Any idea what it actually is? 🤔
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Should work out cool for a tribute and not gonna break the bank either :daumenhoch: btw the VHT paint is more like a glass paint so may show up more imperfections unless the f+f set is super smooth to start? ???
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Should work out cool for a tribute and not gonna break the bank either :daumenhoch: btw the VHT paint is more like a glass paint so may show up more imperfections unless the f+f set is super smooth to start? ???
Hi. I did think that too, so might have to try another paint instead and leave the VHT for the calipers :daumenhoch:
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Bargain at ?70, looks a good frame for a nice little project. Any idea what it actually is? 🤔
Hi mate, I was surprised no one else bid on it? Not sure what the frame is, welds are good and neat, very Tange like ;)
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Love seeing stuff like this. It doesn't have to cost fortunes to be tons of fun.
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I saw that for sale Matt and had a quick sniff about to see what it could be. Thought it might be tange looking at the gusset but the dropouts weren't right - couldn't determine an identity for it. Bargain little frame though mate !
If you wanna use the VHT paint couldn't you put a slilver primer underneath first ? :-\
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I saw that for sale Matt and had a quick sniff about to see what it could be. Thought it might be tange looking at the gusset but the dropouts weren't right - couldn't determine an identity for it. Bargain little frame though mate !
If you wanna use the VHT paint couldn't you put a slilver primer underneath first ? :-\
Hi mate. Yeah it's very much like a Tange frame, very light, good welding, nicely finished. I've bought some metallic paint Rust Oleum in blue, so hopefully that will arrive this week and I can get spraying it.
Kind regards
Matt :daumenhoch:
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Love seeing stuff like this. It doesn't have to cost fortunes to be tons of fun.
That's true, I thought for the money and especially the quality of the frame, it was worth a punt. :smitten:
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Is that blue bike you use for reference a real kuwi? the dropouts look Tange like a Yamaha BYZ or Akibo but it looks like the gusset is a single plate in the middle? I know its not your bike just looking and thinking at it? ???
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Is that blue bike you use for reference a real kuwi? the dropouts look Tange like a Yamaha BYZ or Akibo but it looks like the gusset is a single plate in the middle? I know its not your bike just looking and thinking at it? ???
Yeah it's a KE-1 version.
https://bmxmuseum.com/bikes/kuwahara/47945
https://bmxmuseum.com/bikes/search?company%5B0%5D=50&model=1580
That's a 1979 Kuwi, so not the typical dropouts as we are used to seeing.
Kind regards
Matt :daumenhoch:
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Some super cool builds coming online recently, which is fantastic to see. That sure is a lovely looking frame, great grab, and looking forward to seeing her come together :popcorn:
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Update, paint has arrived but outside isn't looking too good :( but if it doesn't rain after 7pm this evening, I will get painting it but I think there's too much moisture in the air.
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Ok the weather was kind to me for at least 40 minutes so I prepped the frame with a scotch pad and then used this Rust Oleum paint, which I think is a nice blue, not solid like that Kuwi in the photo but I wanted something more metallic anyway.
(http://www.swivel.org.uk/radbmx/kuwi-resto1.jpg)
(http://www.swivel.org.uk/radbmx/kuwi-resto2.jpg)
(http://www.swivel.org.uk/radbmx/kuwi-resto3.jpg)
(http://www.swivel.org.uk/radbmx/kuwi-resto4.jpg)
(http://www.swivel.org.uk/radbmx/kuwi-resto5.jpg)
I gave the frame a good 2 coats of paint and I think it's turned out ok.
:daumenhoch:
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Del's decals should be with me ASAP so i'll get it stickered up. The photos don't really show off the paint that well, it sparkles a bit, just brought it indoors under the LED lights and it shines lovely.
Once it dries, i'll get some indoor shots once the decals are on.
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I'm toying with the idea to lacquer it or leave it as is, the finish is like a Satin to Matt finish, not glossy at all so wondering if I should lacquer it tomorrow. Hmm 🤔
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I like the colour! it does look very metallic, not as blue as the kuwi (if you know what mean) :crazy2: but this is gonna look cool I reckon fistblump
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I like the colour! it does look very metallic, not as blue as the kuwi (if you know what mean) :crazy2: but this is gonna look cool I reckon fistblump
It's like a metallic blue gun metal style if that makes sense 😀 just not sure whether to lacquer it or not... Weather has improved so might do it later...
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That is a cool build. 8) What is also cool is the jig you made up - I like that. :daumenhoch:
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Ok I went and lacquered it. Looks loads better. I'll get some pics up tomorrow once the headset is in 👍
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That is a cool build. 8) What is also cool is the jig you made up - I like that. :daumenhoch:
Cheers! Just had to improvise for the jig :D
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If it's a metallic paint ?.. it will only show its true colour once lacquered. ie it needs laquer ?? good to hear you have ;) 8)
Looking good Matt 8) :daumenhoch:
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Old school RADsters building and old school RADsters replying :smitten: :4_17_5:
Paint looks ace Matt :coolsmiley:
Now let's see her lubed up.... I mean lacquered up :bellend:
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Great job Matt, looking forward to your next installment
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If it's a metallic paint ?.. it will only show its true colour once lacquered. ie it needs laquer ?? good to hear you have ;) 8)
Looking good Matt 8) :daumenhoch:
Hi mate. Yeah it looks better lacquered. It was a satin finish but needed that extra glow. :daumenhoch:
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Old school RADsters building and old school RADsters replying :smitten: :4_17_5:
Paint looks ace Matt :coolsmiley:
Now let's see her lubed up.... I mean lacquered up :bellend:
Cheers fella, got a mint SR crank coming, and in the stash some gold Haro bolts, Blue sugino chainring, gold Kmz chain etc... Just need to decide what stem to use, what bars and what pedals. I have mint gold Arayas and Blue snakebelly tyres. So got pretty much everything really to do it, just need a bloody blue Kuwahara frame pad 🙈😆
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Old school RADsters building and old school RADsters replying :smitten: :4_17_5:
Paint looks ace Matt :coolsmiley:
Now let's see her lubed up.... I mean lacquered up :bellend:
It's like the good ol days :D ;D
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Nice Colour Matt explosion
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Did you etch prime it? or just paint it blue?
If it is the latter and you want the paint to stay on if you say boo to it I would clear the shit out of it.
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It's like the good ol days :D ;D
explosion :Great_Britain: :smitten: :4_17_5: :radbmxsmilie: :4_17_5: :smitten: :Great_Britain: explosion
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Did you etch prime it? or just paint it blue?
If it is the latter and you want the paint to stay on if you say boo to it I would clear the shit out of it.
Morning! Primed it yes and I've said boo to it a few times and it's still staying on ;D
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Oh excellent :LolLolLolLol:
Just don't ever be tempted to rattle can a bike with candy. It looks good until you breathe near it.
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Oh excellent :LolLolLolLol:
Just don't ever be tempted to rattle can a bike with candy. It looks good until you breathe near it.
I did that with my Team goose .. I thought stone chips could be an issue ??... turns out dust particles are equally as bad ::) ;D :LolLolLolLol: Every time i go near it some more paint flakes off ::) :LolLolLolLol:
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Tack cloths mate. They're not terribly expensive. That and a good pre paint cleaner.
But yeah, tack cloths FTW. Gets rid of loads of over spray too !
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/20-X-FAST-MOVER-TACK-CLOTH-STICKY-RAG-PAINT-DUST-REMOVER-WIPE-DECORATORS-PAINTER/193489622797?hash=item2d0ce1570d:g:iV0AAOSwKPde09a1
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Coming together a bit more now, digging out the parts... it will be fully loaded with decent parts :smitten:
(http://www.swivel.org.uk/radbmx/kuwi-build-kitchen.jpg)
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Looks great man ! lol, I think the guy who painted my Dirt Bike used the same paint :LolLolLolLol:
(https://i.imgur.com/Caa9CN3.jpg)
Can't wait to see this built now !
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Looks great man ! lol, I think the guy who painted my Dirt Bike used the same paint :LolLolLolLol:
(https://i.imgur.com/Caa9CN3.jpg)
Can't wait to see this built now !
LOL, looks bloody similar! :D
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I'm waiting on Del's decals then I should be able to build it, got Gold Araya's ready and Blue Snakebelly tyres too :D
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Coming along nice that Matt :daumenhoch:
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No updates as yet, waiting for some UKAI's to arrive :D
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I hate waiting for stuff. It's driving me nuts. Parts dribbling in and teasing my ass.
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No update, final part of the build the Wheels were lost in the post. fook 😞 so hunting for some gold Skinny complete wheels. Gutted...
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Ugh that bends. Been waiting on an update, not the one I wanted :'(
Hope you find something man.
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Ugh that bends. Been waiting on an update, not the one I wanted :'(
Hope you find something man.
I hope so too, what a headache..... just dealing with ebay and paypal now. Gutted as they were the final part.