Building a V2K Rack - Page 5

*Lobocop* · 06-10-2008

Back to the rack!

After shaping the metal and plastic I like to use a bare metal primer to seal the steel and protect it from rust. When the bare metal dries I scuff it with some 180 grit paper and shoot the rack with primer surfacer (lacquer primer).

When the laquer primer dries, dry sand it with 400 grit. If you find any imperfections you can either use plastic or spot putty to fill. I usually wash the part with plain water, then use a good wax & grease remover on the part, then use a tack rag just before application of the base color.

After the base color has dried I like to use 800 or 1000 grit paper and lightly sand the base color without going through. Wash the part again and mask the part off for the second color.

*Lobocop* · 06-10-2008

Shoot the second color then carefully remove the masking material and let it dry.

Lightly sand with 800 or 1000 grit paper again, mask for any other colors to be used, wipe with wax & grease remover again and shoot the colors. With this rack I masked the stripes. Again, be real careful when you pull the tape and I pull the tape 30 to 45 minutes after application. Keeps the tape from pulling the paint up.

When the last color shot is dry I will touch up any edges, if need be, wipe again with the wax & grease remover, tack the part off and then shoot the clear coat.

*trikebubble* · 06-10-2008

Wowzers Ken, you've been a busy boy.

*Lobocop* · 06-10-2008

Allow the part to dry fully and use it. If you get some dust or lint in the clear you can always color sand the part. Lightly scuff with 1500 grit to sand out the lint, then use 2000 grit (lightly), and then finally I use 2500 grit paper making sure there are no sand scratches before using a fine cut rubbing compound to polish.

From here we will see how the rack looks on the bike if the owner will post a picture later.

*Lobocop* · 06-10-2008

Thanks Carlo. I am getting around a little more.

CycleDude · 06-12-2008

Looks Great, Ken.

dsmack · 06-12-2008

Very nice fab job, Ken... and your paint work/detail is outstanding!

Hope to see pictures of the rack on the bike soon.
Don

moparman · 06-12-2008

Glad you got out of the house. Hope you aren't in too much pain.
Rack looks awesome, as usual. You sure have a knack for fabricating.

**2WheelFun** · 06-13-2008

Ken, that just looks awesome!!! You certainly are a gifted and talented man!

Want to paint some tins?

*Lobocop* · 06-13-2008

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Originally Posted by CycleDude

Looks Great, Ken.

Thanks, Kevin. It was fun to build this one. The others were a lot of work to build in the small shop, constantly tripping over equipment or shuffling around stuff. Life is better now.

*Lobocop* · 06-13-2008

Quote:

Originally Posted by dsmack

Very nice fab job, Ken... and your paint work/detail is outstanding!

Hope to see pictures of the rack on the bike soon.
Don

Thank you sir, I hope the owner will enjoy it and show us how it looks on the bike.

*Lobocop* · 06-13-2008

Quote:

Originally Posted by moparman

Glad you got out of the house. Hope you aren't in too much pain.
Rack looks awesome, as usual. You sure have a knack for fabricating.

I have a knack??? You are the one who busted the backside helping me get a shop put together that is easy to work in. My friend, I am in your debt for all you have done.

Getting around pretty good for an old guy

*Lobocop* · 06-13-2008

Quote:

Originally Posted by 2WheelFun

Ken, that just looks awesome!!! You certainly are a gifted and talented man!

Want to paint some tins?

What you got in mind ... something in Purple?

*likearock4x4* · 06-13-2008

Ken, that rack is looking mighty good. I'm glad to see you're up and about again. Are you back to 100% again?

**2WheelFun** · 06-13-2008

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lobocop

What you got in mind ... something in Purple?

ROTFLOL....

I need to keep you away from Shirley!

I'll pick your brain about colors another time. I did buy some extra tins/tank to paint up to give the bike a different look when the mood strikes. I tend to go with darker colors...usually metallics...so it'd be interesting to hear your thoughts on colors.

Purple....Sheeeeessshhhh!!!!!!!

*Lobocop* · 06-13-2008

Quote:

Originally Posted by likearock4x4

Ken, that rack is looking mighty good. I'm glad to see you're up and about again. Are you back to 100% again?

Thanks Brian.

I don't know about 100%, but I'm getting around pretty good. I have learned not to get carried away with doing things by myself when help should be asked for.

*Lobocop* · 06-13-2008

Quote:

Originally Posted by 2WheelFun

ROTFLOL....

I need to keep you away from Shirley!

I'll pick your brain about colors another time. I did buy some extra tins/tank to paint up to give the bike a different look when the mood strikes. I tend to go with darker colors...usually metallics...so it'd be interesting to hear your thoughts on colors.

Purple....Sheeeeessshhhh!!!!!!!

Think of the endless possibilties

Lavendar metallic with purple flames

**2WheelFun** · 06-13-2008

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lobocop

Think of the endless possibilties

Lavendar metallic with purple flames

I like Plum metallics.

moparman · 06-13-2008

That is plum/plumb funny!

06-10-2008	#81 (permalink)
Lobocop Last 007 MOM Extreme Forum Supporter Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Carson City, Nevada Posts: 7,053	Back to the rack! After shaping the metal and plastic I like to use a bare metal primer to seal the steel and protect it from rust. When the bare metal dries I scuff it with some 180 grit paper and shoot the rack with primer surfacer (lacquer primer). When the laquer primer dries, dry sand it with 400 grit. If you find any imperfections you can either use plastic or spot putty to fill. I usually wash the part with plain water, then use a good wax & grease remover on the part, then use a tack rag just before application of the base color. After the base color has dried I like to use 800 or 1000 grit paper and lightly sand the base color without going through. Wash the part again and mask the part off for the second color. __________________ Build it if you can - Buy it if you must VROC #11416 *07 Red Lodge Survivor - DR# 009*

06-10-2008	#82 (permalink)
Lobocop Last 007 MOM Extreme Forum Supporter Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Carson City, Nevada Posts: 7,053	Shoot the second color then carefully remove the masking material and let it dry. Lightly sand with 800 or 1000 grit paper again, mask for any other colors to be used, wipe with wax & grease remover again and shoot the colors. With this rack I masked the stripes. Again, be real careful when you pull the tape and I pull the tape 30 to 45 minutes after application. Keeps the tape from pulling the paint up. When the last color shot is dry I will touch up any edges, if need be, wipe again with the wax & grease remover, tack the part off and then shoot the clear coat. __________________ Build it if you can - Buy it if you must VROC #11416 *07 Red Lodge Survivor - DR# 009*

06-10-2008	#83 (permalink)
trikebubble RIP Brother Deron Extreme Forum Supporter Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Okanagan Falls, BC Posts: 18,672	Wowzers Ken, you've been a busy boy. __________________ 2005 V2K Ltd "I'll ride the wave where it takes me, I'll hold the pain release me"

06-10-2008	#84 (permalink)
Lobocop Last 007 MOM Extreme Forum Supporter Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Carson City, Nevada Posts: 7,053	Allow the part to dry fully and use it. If you get some dust or lint in the clear you can always color sand the part. Lightly scuff with 1500 grit to sand out the lint, then use 2000 grit (lightly), and then finally I use 2500 grit paper making sure there are no sand scratches before using a fine cut rubbing compound to polish. From here we will see how the rack looks on the bike if the owner will post a picture later. __________________ Build it if you can - Buy it if you must VROC #11416 *07 Red Lodge Survivor - DR# 009*

06-10-2008	#85 (permalink)
Lobocop Last 007 MOM Extreme Forum Supporter Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Carson City, Nevada Posts: 7,053	Thanks Carlo. I am getting around a little more. __________________ Build it if you can - Buy it if you must VROC #11416 *07 Red Lodge Survivor - DR# 009*

06-12-2008	#86 (permalink)
CycleDude Patriot Guard Rider Forum Supporter Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: North Jersey Posts: 12,655	Looks Great, Ken. __________________ *Kevin* *VROC #27222* My Gallery Go NY Giants!!!

06-12-2008	#87 (permalink)
dsmack Living Large-down from XL Extreme Forum Supporter Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Spokane, WA Posts: 397	Very nice fab job, Ken... and your paint work/detail is outstanding! Hope to see pictures of the rack on the bike soon. Don __________________ *Living the Dream, One Day at a Time...* 91 Kawa Zephyr 750 06 Yammy FJR 1300

06-12-2008	#88 (permalink)
moparman I ride, therefore I am. Forum Supporter Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: West Central Idaho Mountains Posts: 1,561	Glad you got out of the house. Hope you aren't in too much pain. Rack looks awesome, as usual. You sure have a knack for fabricating. __________________ A day without a ride is like a day without sunshine.That's usually the reason, so it all works out.

06-13-2008	#89 (permalink)
2WheelFun the "fun old" guy Extreme Forum Supporter Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Albion, Washington "Pacific Northwest" Posts: 30,383	Ken, that just looks awesome!!! You certainly are a gifted and talented man! Want to paint some tins? __________________ *KING KAHUNA* *2007 V2K LT* ****PICS** 2007 Brute Force 650i **PICS** I love the smell of SeaFoam in the morning**

06-13-2008	#94 (permalink)
likearock4x4 Thanks to all Veterans!!! Extreme Forum Supporter Join Date: May 2006 Location: PGR Member #7955 O'Fallon, Illinois (Near St. Louis) Posts: 16,031	Ken, that rack is looking mighty good. I'm glad to see you're up and about again. Are you back to 100% again? __________________ RIP Deron Harden. :-( You are truely missed.

06-13-2008	#99 (permalink)
moparman I ride, therefore I am. Forum Supporter Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: West Central Idaho Mountains Posts: 1,561	That is plum/plumb funny! __________________ A day without a ride is like a day without sunshine.That's usually the reason, so it all works out.

06-13-2008	#100 (permalink)
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