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Old Jul 18, 2011 | 09:38 PM
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damn... putting me to shame. I need to up my game.
Old Jul 18, 2011 | 09:48 PM
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Originally Posted by Southwade
damn... putting me to shame. I need to up my game.
trade me that CDI lol
Old Jul 19, 2011 | 05:56 AM
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The game will start today after I pick up the electrical cable for the welder
Old Jul 19, 2011 | 06:31 AM
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what u doing???? lower seat n handlebar???
Old Jul 19, 2011 | 06:34 AM
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Curious, are you guys just spray painting your stuff when you paint it?
Old Jul 19, 2011 | 07:00 AM
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Curious, are you guys just spray painting your stuff when you paint it?
not all of us. mine was done by Stock or Modified
Old Jul 19, 2011 | 10:31 AM
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Originally Posted by kenny_el2003
what u doing???? lower seat n handlebar???
I just got back tot he house from running all over Norfolk and Virginia Beach, think I just put about 30 miles on the Ruck. But if I get the electrical installed today I will start fabbing the handlebars and seat frame.
Old Jul 19, 2011 | 12:36 PM
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Originally Posted by AfricanChild
Curious, are you guys just spray painting your stuff when you paint it?
I am. I just can't see investing paint/powder coating money into something I might drop when I can get similar results from about $40 worth of supplies. It's a lot of work but it also makes me take a little more pride in it which in turn makes me take better care of it.

Basically personal preference. I think you guys will be pretty surprised by how well it turns out.
Old Jul 19, 2011 | 12:37 PM
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& more about how well it holds up is what I'm really thinking. Let me know how that goes.....
Old Jul 19, 2011 | 12:43 PM
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I can tell you from experience, its just like any paint job. Use quality supplies, take your time, and prep prep PREP! I've painted plenty of bicycles, a few motorcycles, and numerous automotive body parts. All have stood up except when I didn't get enough coverage or I used cheap paint.



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