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Title: Painting Allen's Valk
Post by: guywheatley on February 28, 2010, 10:20:33 AM

(http://www.guywheatley.com/gallery/d/2172-2/paint01.JPG)
The trunk and other parts laid out for prep work

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Saddle bags and other parts laid out for prep work.

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More part waiting prep work.

Title: Re: Painting Allen's Valk
Post by: guywheatley on February 28, 2010, 10:21:14 AM

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The fenders.

(http://www.guywheatley.com/gallery/d/2184-2/paint05.JPG)
Charles shows Allen how to sand.

(http://www.guywheatley.com/gallery/d/2187-2/paint06.JPG)
Getting into the small spaces.

Title: Re: Painting Allen's Valk
Post by: guywheatley on February 28, 2010, 10:21:42 AM

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Allen gets after it.

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Charles takes a break for breakfast.

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Moving stuff into the paint room.

Title: Re: Painting Allen's Valk
Post by: guywheatley on February 28, 2010, 10:22:17 AM

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Degreasing.

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Temporarily sidetracked by a problem with the welder on another project.

(http://www.guywheatley.com/gallery/d/2205-2/paint012.JPG)
Papering the tables before painting.

Title: Re: Painting Allen's Valk
Post by: guywheatley on February 28, 2010, 10:22:53 AM

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Mixing primer.

(http://www.guywheatley.com/gallery/d/2211-2/paint014.JPG)
Checking viscosity.

(http://www.guywheatley.com/gallery/d/2214-2/paint015.JPG)
Applying primer.

Title: Re: Painting Allen's Valk
Post by: guywheatley on February 28, 2010, 10:23:28 AM

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Smooth and even.

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Up close.

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Charles had to step out and handed Allen the paint gun. He looks lost.

Title: Re: Painting Allen's Valk
Post by: guywheatley on February 28, 2010, 10:24:13 AM

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Parts with primer on them.

(http://www.guywheatley.com/gallery/d/2229-2/paint020.JPG)
Finishing up.

(http://www.guywheatley.com/gallery/d/2232-2/paint021.JPG)
Greg decided to use the mask.

Title: Re: Painting Allen's Valk
Post by: guywheatley on February 28, 2010, 10:25:14 AM

More to come.

Title: Re: Painting Allen's Valk
Post by: Jerry G Turner on February 28, 2010, 11:01:20 AM

Looks like Allen is doing a great job of watching. lol

Title: Re: Painting Allen's Valk
Post by: lragan on February 28, 2010, 12:14:55 PM

Man, I am sorry I didn't make this session -- I had a prior commitment to a party for Bill Duke, who rode Colorado with us last summer.

Now I see part of Charles' secret -- A PAINT ROOM -- complete with metal walls, and, no doubt, a filtered air system. Color me envious. I want one, but don't know how I could afford it or where I would put it. :lol: :lol:

Of course, the biggest part of Charles success is not being kept secret, as he is teaching others how its done.

Great pics, Guy. Keep 'em coming.

Title: Re: Painting Allen's Valk
Post by: hootmon on February 28, 2010, 12:18:29 PM

Looks like Greg's mom taught him well.. Keep your hands in your pockets, and you won't break anything... :lol:

Title: Re: Painting Allen's Valk
Post by: tmds3 on February 28, 2010, 12:19:59 PM

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Cant wait

Title: Re: Painting Allen's Valk
Post by: hootmon on February 28, 2010, 01:07:09 PM

Quote from: tmds3 on February 28, 2010, 12:19:59 PM
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Cant wait

Not [T] worthy eh?? :shock:

Title: Re: Painting Allen's Valk
Post by: guywheatley on February 28, 2010, 09:23:08 PM

(http://www.guywheatley.com/gallery/d/2235-2/paint22.JPG)
On Saturday, I was the only one on a bike. I had a little more company Sunday.

(http://www.guywheatley.com/gallery/d/2238-2/paint23.JPG)
Blocking it down after the primer is on.

(http://www.guywheatley.com/gallery/d/2241-2/paint24.JPG)
Getting rid of the old paper used for the primer.

Title: Re: Painting Allen's Valk
Post by: guywheatley on February 28, 2010, 09:23:48 PM

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New paper going down, getting ready for the paint.

(http://www.guywheatley.com/gallery/d/2247-2/paint26.JPG)
Just a quick check on the welding lessons from yesterday.

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Charles prepping his paint gun.

Title: Re: Painting Allen's Valk
Post by: guywheatley on February 28, 2010, 09:24:22 PM

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Allen opening the paint.

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That doesn't look like very much paint for a Valkyrie Interstate.

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Getting the paint in the gun.

Title: Re: Painting Allen's Valk
Post by: guywheatley on February 28, 2010, 09:25:10 PM

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Now getting it on the bike.

(http://www.guywheatley.com/gallery/d/2265-2/paint32.JPG)
Charles decides to use the mask.

(http://www.guywheatley.com/gallery/d/2268-2/paint33.JPG)
One if by land, two if by sea? Just getting a better look at the finish.

Title: Re: Painting Allen's Valk
Post by: guywheatley on February 28, 2010, 09:25:47 PM

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Checking out the base coat in the sunlight.

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Allen sheds a little light in the subject.

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A bunch of painted parts, waiting for clear coat.

Title: Re: Painting Allen's Valk
Post by: guywheatley on February 28, 2010, 09:26:21 PM

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Allen holds the bottom of his trunk while Charles hits it with the clear coat.

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Here's where the magic takes place, the paint booth at Mikes.

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Another shot of the paint booth at Mikes.

Title: Re: Painting Allen's Valk
Post by: guywheatley on February 28, 2010, 09:28:01 PM

That's it for me. I had to bail on them before they finished. We'll just have to wait until Allen gets the parts back home and on his bike. I can't wiat to see pics of it.

Title: Re: Painting Allen's Valk
Post by: roboto65 on February 28, 2010, 09:32:52 PM

Ok want to Thank everyone that came out Greg for bringing me and housing the bike during the paint job and Charles for doing such a great job teaching and painting my Valkyrie which has way to many parts.

Now I know why they ask so much for a paint job and really not done yet!!!

So any way the funstuff we sanded the parts we used a shoot off of Dupont paint we used a 2part primer with a hardener and a Honda color Illusion Blue or as they call it Chromeium Purple heck something like that and cleared it all with about 2 coats.

It sure does shine and Charles says it went on very smooth a few little parts to work on to get smooth but all in all it came out perfect !!!! Have a few pic and here they are

Ok I am in AWE the COLOR is Awesome here are a few pics..

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(http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x35/roboto65/IMG00081.jpg)

More will follow stay tuned !!!!

Title: Re: Painting Allen's Valk
Post by: a65bug on February 28, 2010, 10:34:32 PM

That is purdy, wish I had some parts that needed painting...if I ever do, I know who I'm calling...

Title: Re: Painting Allen's Valk
Post by: Charles S Otwell on March 01, 2010, 08:35:56 AM

Quoteif I ever do, I know who I'm calling...

Yeah,,I'm sure Allen and Greg are ready to take on some projects 8)!!

Title: Re: Painting Allen's Valk
Post by: dgc67 on March 01, 2010, 10:00:03 AM

LOVE that color!

Title: Re: Painting Allen's Valk
Post by: tmds3 on March 01, 2010, 10:02:55 AM

Well when do we get to see the finished bike :cool:

Title: Re: Painting Allen's Valk
Post by: L J VFR on March 01, 2010, 11:28:03 AM

Nice job guys!! What brand of paint did you use Allen, PPG or Dupont? I'm a big fan of base coat, clear coat. :smile:

Title: Re: Painting Allen's Valk
Post by: drkngas on March 01, 2010, 01:41:06 PM

Looks Great!!! Awesome color!

Title: Re: Painting Allen's Valk
Post by: roboto65 on March 01, 2010, 08:46:20 PM

Dupont Spies Hecker Paint it was a Honda color from the factory called Illusion Blue and I will say it is a beautiful Illusion 8) 8) 8)

Title: Re: Painting Allen's Valk
Post by: lragan on March 01, 2010, 09:07:07 PM

Well, you can tell these guys know what they are doing. None of them turned out blue -- in fact, I could not see a spec of paint on any of their skin or clothes.

When I finished painting the red Magna, the bike wasn't all that was red...

Title: Re: Painting Allen's Valk
Post by: Charles S Otwell on March 01, 2010, 09:29:18 PM

Eight to ten thousand CFM air flow, filtered system sure doesn't hurt either 8)

Title: Re: Painting Allen's Valk
Post by: roboto65 on March 03, 2010, 07:54:59 PM

Greg took some of assembly will get one or two of her assembled here ya go

(http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x35/roboto65/allen1.jpg)

(http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x35/roboto65/allen2.jpg)

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You can see the trailer in the pic

I want to Thank Charles for doing a Great JOB painting and crashing at his house and to all that came out to see her primed and Greg and the Queen for letting me crash at there place and eating there food LOL!!!!

Title: Re: Painting Allen's Valk
Post by: tmds3 on March 03, 2010, 08:52:55 PM

O.K now you are teasing us :grin: looking forward to seeing it in bright sunshine all put together, awesome shine.

Title: Re: Painting Allen's Valk
Post by: roboto65 on March 04, 2010, 01:14:00 PM

Ok finished pics

(http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x35/roboto65/DSC00583.jpg)

(http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x35/roboto65/DSC00586.jpg)

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(http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x35/roboto65/DSC00589.jpg)

Anyhow hope ya like and anyone coming to the Chicken Fried Bacon Run gets to see it first !!!!

Title: Re: Painting Allen's Valk
Post by: guywheatley on March 04, 2010, 01:46:03 PM

Nice.

Title: Re: Painting Allen's Valk
Post by: Jerry G Turner on March 04, 2010, 03:29:11 PM

Looks great Allen!!

Title: Re: Painting Allen's Valk
Post by: lragan on March 04, 2010, 04:46:28 PM

Outstanding paint job -- I love the color, and the finish.

Title: Re: Painting Allen's Valk
Post by: Capt. Howard on March 04, 2010, 08:07:49 PM

Yes Allen looks like a job well done. That Big Smile on your face says it all too...Yes it is something to be "Proud" of..not only a good looking ride but also about good friends like "Charles" who's willing to share their talents...See ya Saturday..Bring some drooling towels to protect the bike!!!...LOL.. :grin:

Title: Re: Painting Allen's Valk
Post by: Charles S Otwell on March 04, 2010, 08:28:20 PM

Oh well the flame grips look good anyway 8), just kidding, it looks a lot better back together than spread all over the shop!! I guess I'm ok with the color if you like it :D :D like it matters what I like :?..

Title: Re: Painting Allen's Valk
Post by: tmds3 on March 04, 2010, 08:33:01 PM

:shock:Holy Crap :shock: That looks awesome

Title: Re: Painting Allen's Valk
Post by: a65bug on March 05, 2010, 12:54:36 AM

Purdy, can't wait to see it...

Title: Re: Painting Allen's Valk
Post by: dgc67 on March 05, 2010, 06:37:41 AM

OK Allen, the paintjob on your Magna was my favorite and now you go out and make your Valk my favorite. I just LOVE that color.

Title: Re: Painting Allen's Valk
Post by: Troystg on March 05, 2010, 08:53:00 AM

WOW!!

Very nice color. And the finish is outstanding. From the pictures it looks like y'all did a great job on it.

Troy #309

Magna Owners Of Texas

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