Airbrush - picking it back up after 20 years

id-man · 02-04-2014, 06:47 PM

A friend is having his brand new Road King custom painted over the winter. I used to do custom paint back in the day but long ago went a different path. In conversation my buddy mentioned he was hoping to get some skulls aribrushed on his hard bags but the painter only does graphics not airbrush. Hmmm, it got me thinking about putting my hand to it once again to see if I still had it. I offered to let him be my guinea pig and the fool agreed! We're in the middle of the project now, about to put the clear on tonight, and I thought I'd share some pics of the progress so far. I'd have to say I'm pretty pleased with the results so far and can't wait to see the bike cleared and reassembled. Will take more pics as that happens.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/9938835...7640512014813/

**Top Cat** · 02-04-2014, 06:56 PM

Looks great Joe, what is that you are using in pic 113 a paint pen?

**ringadingh** · 02-04-2014, 07:30 PM

It looks like you havn't lost your touch, nice job!

**HwyRider** · 02-04-2014, 07:56 PM

Victor didn't like the new bike the way it was?

The Black Knight · 02-04-2014, 07:59 PM

Nice job!

0vationdave · 02-04-2014, 08:07 PM

Nice work, you may have missed your calling! I can't find anyone around here to do some work..

id-man · 02-04-2014, 08:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Top Cat

Looks great Joe, what is that you are using in pic 113 a paint pen?

That's a STABILLO pencil - they're water based so any that gets where you didn't want it wipes up easily with water (spit). Once sealed under clear they're impervious. I did not intend to use it so much on this project but it was giving the perfect result I wanted so I just went with it.

http://www.stabilo.com/us/p/stabilo-all

id-man · 02-04-2014, 08:24 PM

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Originally Posted by 0vationdave

Nice work, you may have missed your calling! I can't find anyone around here to do some work..

Thanks, but oh no, I made a clear conscious decision about that calling long ago. They are over at the paint shop right now clearing the thing and I am SO happy I am home where it does not stink and where there's little chance of seeing my hard work wrinkle up or run like a waterfall. Clearcoating is very stressful to me. If I was in that business it would be a daily prospect, along with sanding bondo and a dozen other body-shop chores that have zero appeal. I DO love the final result though. :)

**Jared** · 02-04-2014, 08:44 PM

Very impressive!

jendesigner · 02-05-2014, 10:43 AM

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Originally Posted by id-man

That's a STABILLO pencil - they're water based so any that gets where you didn't want it wipes up easily with water (spit). Once sealed under clear they're impervious. I did not intend to use it so much on this project but it was giving the perfect result I wanted so I just went with it.

http://www.stabilo.com/us/p/stabilo-all

Thanks for the pencil info, that will work perfect for a idea I have for my bike.

id-man · 02-05-2014, 02:11 PM

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Originally Posted by jendesigner

Thanks for the pencil info, that will work perfect for a idea I have for my bike.

Wait till you see what I've got in store for my own bike! I'm not ready to reveal it yet, still just a concept, but if I can get the effect I want, pencil will play a major role.

Hint - this is the inspiration:

So what are you planning? Show me yours and I'll show you mine.

blowndodge · 02-05-2014, 02:23 PM

WOW you need practice!

Beautifully done!

cactusjack · 02-05-2014, 03:17 PM

Nice work. I have a good deal of respect for someone with artistic ability. I have none, myself. I failed art class in 7th grade.

dabull · 02-05-2014, 03:47 PM

nice touch amigo...you still got it;)

hullster · 02-05-2014, 08:39 PM

I could only wish to be able to do that. Mechanical ability is good, electrical better (2 years of schooling helps), Artistic ability.. I can paint a house but that is mostly just staying inside the lines. Very nice work, i'm extremely jealous... Just wondering what took you so long to decide to lay down some graphics on your ride...?

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id-man Advanced Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: Cape Cod Massachusetts Posts: 822	Airbrush - picking it back up after 20 years A friend is having his brand new Road King custom painted over the winter. I used to do custom paint back in the day but long ago went a different path. In conversation my buddy mentioned he was hoping to get some skulls aribrushed on his hard bags but the painter only does graphics not airbrush. Hmmm, it got me thinking about putting my hand to it once again to see if I still had it. I offered to let him be my guinea pig and the fool agreed! We're in the middle of the project now, about to put the clear on tonight, and I thought I'd share some pics of the progress so far. I'd have to say I'm pretty pleased with the results so far and can't wait to see the bike cleared and reassembled. Will take more pics as that happens. http://www.flickr.com/photos/9938835...7640512014813/ __________________ 2004 Nomad 1500FI - weeeeeeeeee! Login or Register to Remove Ads
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