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I painted the grab bar last night. Tested the color on the hidden portion and it looked like a decent match, if not exact. So I decided to go to task on the entire bar.
I layered three even coats on the bar, letting each of them dry before applying the next. I guess I didn't pay much attention to the first two coats as they dried but I was a little unimpressed with the third, as it seemed extremely flat. Sure it had the metallic flake that the stock Deep Pearl Blue has, but flat. This being my first automotive paint project, I wasn't sure what to expect, so I expressed that impression (or lack thereof) to my better half. She repeats, "I told you not to do it, black looked just fine". Well, thanks, honey. Then I decide I'm going to live with it... Deep Pearl Blue is much better than any black, so I set out to clear coat it.
After three applications of the clear coat, allowing for each to dry for the perscribed amount of time, all I can say is "wow". Amazing the difference. It's deep, glossy and full of color. I went in to tell Caroline how it looked but she had fallen asleep on the couch. It figures.
So this morning, I get up and check it out again. It looks even better. I take it inside and show her and she was speechless. Finally, she utters the question, "did you really pull it off". Followed closely by these priceless words, "That looks incredible".
Once the bike gets back from the shop I plan to dremel out the hump and attach the bar, without looking back. Pictures to follow shortly.
All I can say is Color-rite has my business for a long time to come! Next up, the mirror housing!
Question: Can the same method be used on the wheels or is powdercoating a must? With my limited knowledge, I am assuming it can be done.
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I layered three even coats on the bar, letting each of them dry before applying the next. I guess I didn't pay much attention to the first two coats as they dried but I was a little unimpressed with the third, as it seemed extremely flat. Sure it had the metallic flake that the stock Deep Pearl Blue has, but flat. This being my first automotive paint project, I wasn't sure what to expect, so I expressed that impression (or lack thereof) to my better half. She repeats, "I told you not to do it, black looked just fine". Well, thanks, honey. Then I decide I'm going to live with it... Deep Pearl Blue is much better than any black, so I set out to clear coat it.
After three applications of the clear coat, allowing for each to dry for the perscribed amount of time, all I can say is "wow". Amazing the difference. It's deep, glossy and full of color. I went in to tell Caroline how it looked but she had fallen asleep on the couch. It figures.
So this morning, I get up and check it out again. It looks even better. I take it inside and show her and she was speechless. Finally, she utters the question, "did you really pull it off". Followed closely by these priceless words, "That looks incredible".
Once the bike gets back from the shop I plan to dremel out the hump and attach the bar, without looking back. Pictures to follow shortly.
All I can say is Color-rite has my business for a long time to come! Next up, the mirror housing!
Question: Can the same method be used on the wheels or is powdercoating a must? With my limited knowledge, I am assuming it can be done.
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