you're doing well - that looks almost like a rideable machine. I admire your patience, I think I'd have the chain on by now and be thinking "sod the paintwork, that can wait"
I have to say, I really admire your perseverance with this project. I would have gave up when I discovered them new cracks! Well done. This is the only channel that I've found myself impatiently waiting for the next episode. Keep doing what you're doing 👍
Thank you Andrew. I really appreciate your comments. I must say it has sometimes really tested my patience, but knowing that I'm being followed really helps to encourage me when I'm having an off day.
You are doing a sterling job Ryan, and I haven't missed an episode yet. The bike is really starting to come together. I struggled for years with getting a good finish from acrylic paint and spray cans (mostly down to my impatience to see a finished result!). Paintwork can be so rewarding when it comes right but incredibly frustrating when problems arise. Like yourself, I tried to work with the tools I had available. Eventually I bought a compressor and a semi-decent paint gun and tried 2 pack paint. As long as you spend much TLC in the preparation the finish can be really professional - even from your garage. Much kudos to you for your patience and sharing of both the good and the bad moments in this restoration. Philip From New Zealand
Hi Philip, thank you very much for your comments. I appreciate that you understand I'm trying to work with what I have, and with no previous experience it's all been a learning curve for me. I do agree I should get a compressor soon, as there are many times I think it would be helpful. Hope the end result will be okay. Cheers Ryan.
I have the same problem with my 78 r100/7 BMW tank. It seems to be getting worse with time, I’ve decided to strip it back to the bare metal and start again, same area, just the top mainly, I think I went a bit overboard with the clear coat, ah well, we live and learn,
Hi Jean, I think I now have it sorted,and I'm confident it was caused by too much clear coat.i needed to cut back to base coat and that took 3 attempts, but seems stable now. Wish you best of luck this time. Ryan
Getting there, i would have went 3 coats of clear coat, light(tack coat) heavier and heavy(top coat). Then depending on orange peel effect, say very visible attacked it with the wet and dry paper, if not cutting compound on a mop. When applying the graphics remove any wax on the areas of application.
Thanks Alan, I think that I'm learning from my own mistakes now. Agree with your description of how it should be done, so hope I don't make the same mistake again.
Hi Chris, I did degrease the tank before I initially sprayed it and used panel prep wipes between coats, but I think I just applied too much, too quickly in cool damp conditions. I hope to try again soon learning from my mistakes.
you're doing well - that looks almost like a rideable machine. I admire your patience, I think I'd have the chain on by now and be thinking "sod the paintwork, that can wait"
Thanks Tim, that has crossed my mind more than once. Not too long before a ride to test the gears and clutch actually work.
Glad you stayed at it 👍👍 seeing your machine almost back together is nothing short of inspirational
Cheers Dean. Glad you are enjoying the journey together.
I have to say, I really admire your perseverance with this project. I would have gave up when I discovered them new cracks! Well done. This is the only channel that I've found myself impatiently waiting for the next episode. Keep doing what you're doing 👍
Thank you Andrew. I really appreciate your comments. I must say it has sometimes really tested my patience, but knowing that I'm being followed really helps to encourage me when I'm having an off day.
You are doing a sterling job Ryan, and I haven't missed an episode yet. The bike is really starting to come together. I struggled for years with getting a good finish from acrylic paint and spray cans (mostly down to my impatience to see a finished result!). Paintwork can be so rewarding when it comes right but incredibly frustrating when problems arise. Like yourself, I tried to work with the tools I had available. Eventually I bought a compressor and a semi-decent paint gun and tried 2 pack paint. As long as you spend much TLC in the preparation the finish can be really professional - even from your garage. Much kudos to you for your patience and sharing of both the good and the bad moments in this restoration.
Philip From New Zealand
Hi Philip, thank you very much for your comments. I appreciate that you understand I'm trying to work with what I have, and with no previous experience it's all been a learning curve for me. I do agree I should get a compressor soon, as there are many times I think it would be helpful. Hope the end result will be okay. Cheers Ryan.
Brilliant really looks good now coming together 🏍👍
Thank you Stephen. Finally making some progress I think.
Very good Ryan your getting there 👍
Thanks Derek, the camera is flattering but if it doesn't cracked again then I think it can be buffed up to be okay.
Doing great pal keep up the good work on the clocks try a heat gun brings back the black
Cheers Peter, I do own a heat gun, was just trying the oil trick first, but not expecting it to last long.
Nice, it looks great! 😃👍
Thank you KI.
Looking very good mate 👌
Thank you Davie, there is still more to do on the paintwork, but I'm just hoping it doesn't crack up again.
Bike looks smart really nice
Cheers Karl, It's slowly getting there.
Top stuff Ryan
Thank you Mark for your support.
That was really weird, it's better now but very odd how it happened and cracked like that.
I agree, I'm just hoping it's now stable. Thanks for your support.
I have the same problem with my 78 r100/7 BMW tank. It seems to be getting worse with time, I’ve decided to strip it back to the bare metal and start again, same area, just the top mainly, I think I went a bit overboard with the clear coat, ah well, we live and learn,
Hi Jean, I think I now have it sorted,and I'm confident it was caused by too much clear coat.i needed to cut back to base coat and that took 3 attempts, but seems stable now. Wish you best of luck this time. Ryan
Getting there, i would have went 3 coats of clear coat, light(tack coat) heavier and heavy(top coat). Then depending on orange peel effect, say very visible attacked it with the wet and dry paper, if not cutting compound on a mop. When applying the graphics remove any wax on the areas of application.
Thanks Alan, I think that I'm learning from my own mistakes now. Agree with your description of how it should be done, so hope I don't make the same mistake again.
👍👍👍
Thank you Mossine.
Hi nice bike are you using a degreaser be for you use the sand paper ,could be the cause of some cracking . ?? Cheers CHRIS .
Hi Chris, I did degrease the tank before I initially sprayed it and used panel prep wipes between coats, but I think I just applied too much, too quickly in cool damp conditions. I hope to try again soon learning from my mistakes.
Wack the mudguard on ,ignore the paint and go for a ride on it....
Ha ha Matthew, I am tempted.. not long before I put the chain on and test the gears alongside my house. (I Hope)
Putting the paint on too thick
Hi Robert, you may well be right.