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Really easy to burn thru on the lower edges just above the seam (learned that the hard way). After the epoxy cures, maybe gray scotchbrite it ( that's finer than 800 grit), will give the paint good tooth to adhere to, and less of a chance to expose metal IMHO. I used water based sealer, and paint on the rocket tank after epoxy, because I needed to Bondo the holes, so 2k high build was also used. Only time will tell if I have any adhesion issues. Just painted the tins a month or so ago, too soon yet.
For grins, save some activated clear in the bottom of a mixing cup. It's amazing how long it stays flexible before it really hardens up.
Cheers,
Dean
 
Thanks. I'm going to hand sand the epoxy primer, not orbital it. Have some wax/grease remover, metal conditioner, adhesion promoter, and going to pick up some glaze to retouch the filler finish and smooth it a bit after stripping.

Interestingly, my tank has filler on it already around the seams, from the factory. Surprised they bothered to do that to give it a nice chamfer instead of a hard edge there. I wonder if that's another Roadster change.

My concept has simplified now, Black Cherry on the left and right side, Carbon down the center, Silver pinstripes dividing the carbon and cherry. Triumph logo will be Royal Blue, line under in white, racing in red.

It will kind of resemble the TFC Thruxton thematically, but look very different, something that looks like a sibling with 1 different parent

I had been toying with the idea of accent stripes, swoops, designs, etc and really. Anything I do will eventually bug me, so simple and timeless is what I'm going for.

The only exception would be a large, Hannya Mask in white (to match my arm) that I could bury under the clear for the front of thr fairing like the pic below. Not an easy thing to find though, Hannya and Horsepower go so well together
 
Sounds awesome, can't wait to see the results!
 
See now that's some artwork I really love. BUT do I want it permanently on my motorcycle?! Not so sure.

This is why when I go get tattoos I pick a main element and let my artist do the rest to his taste style. Works out better since he's an artist and I'm a nerd with zero artistic talent.

Actually standing in front of the bike and visualizing sizing and thinking, less is more to me, so going without any art on the bike. I love people's fancy paint and artwork, to look at, but I'd not want to own it for a number of reasons.

I can always play with over the clear decals later if I want to add some spice.
 
Rob, 1000 grit is too fine for sanding the primer. You want the base to stick to the primer better. Use 600 or the scotch bright
 
Mad Dog said:
I would sign, or put my mark on it, maybe a date.
My mark looks like this, I usually do it small. It goes on all my tools and is somewhere on about everything I build.

Click to expand...

Nice idea, I think I am going to do that.

Spend 4 hours yesterday going through art and stuff. I think the 2nd bike when I do tins I'll go all over the top crazy, but this one I'll keep simple.
 
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