Shiny Skunk for Chuck

[pete]

Wow... awesome stuff!

Now if only I could ride with only one arm and one leg I'd consider sending my stuff over...

[metalman]

Chuck's gonna have to wear sunglasses and a tighter helmet.

[nvr2old]

Larry can you tell me a bit more about the Cold Weld?
Is it a thin layer of the Bonding Compound or is there an actual paint?
Obviously it stands up to gas, so is the purpose just to protect the bare metal throat?

I use Cold Weld because it's creamy w/o being runny. Yes, you have to seal the edge of the paint to protect it from the gas fumes getting underneath and causing it to lift. It's just a nice smooth 1/4" wide smear where the opening meets the filler neck base, being careful to keep it off the top of the opening to ensure the gas cap seals properly.

[nvr2old]

Larry, that picture is all the advertisement you'll ever need. slap it on a business card with your name and phone number.

now the problem for me becomes- do I put the factory orange peel on my side covers-or not?

Thanks, man. I like to think it's the prep and the finish work that makes a paint job sing. It's a lot of work to get that kind of reflection and depth, but it's always worth the effort. Many hours of block sanding is what gets the parts so straight. Ya know, for a totally factory correct-concours appearance, some restorers want the orange peel left in the finish. If that's what's needed for your side covers to match the rest of the parts, I would do that rather than have a couple of parts look out of place with a nicer finish. It all has to match in my opinion.

[Rudeman]

AHHH LARRY...Look at that pic very closely!! You put the lettering on backwards!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Yeah and his pipe is on the wrong side as well.

That is one damned fine paint job!

[Flyboy]

Damn guys, don't do this to me, I visualise Jennifer shining like a jewel in the sun, pristne and gorgeous, as motivation to get me through and keep me pushing on with her make over, when times are hard and the wallet is empty.
Just when I had settled, or so I thought on a a paint scheme, you come and showcase that i front of me, now I am convinced she needs to go back to black again, as she was from the factory.
Guys, I am never going to settle on a scheme if you keep tempting with all that eye candy.
Awesome job there, well done, absolutly stunning, how many coats of clear went on ther, if I may ask?
Chuck, gonna be one proud *&^% riding that machine around.

[portdave]

Very impressive work. Always nice to something done the right way....

[HaggisHombre]

Wow, amazing paint job.

[nvr2old]

Damn guys, don't do this to me, I visualise Jennifer shining like a jewel in the sun, pristne and gorgeous, as motivation to get me through and keep me pushing on with her make over, when times are hard and the wallet is empty.
Just when I had settled, or so I thought on a a paint scheme, you come and showcase that i front of me, now I am convinced she needs to go back to black again, as she was from the factory.
Guys, I am never going to settle on a scheme if you keep tempting with all that eye candy.
Awesome job there, well done, absolutly stunning, how many coats of clear went on ther, if I may ask?
Chuck, gonna be one proud *&^% riding that machine around.

Thanks everyone for the compliments. It's very appreciated. Black is a bit more finicky to keep nice, but it looks great when it's all polished up. I've had/have several black bikes and cars, and curse myself for doing them each time, saying I'll never own another black paint job..but like an idiot..I keep going back to it. It..just..looks..soooo..good...arrgghh.

9 coats of clear, total, Flyboy. It gets sprayed in 3 separate applications of 3 coats each to get the stripes buried, but sanded down smooth between each application to avoid a huge buildup. The reproduction graphics these days are really thick vinyl.

[Flyboy]

Thanks Larry, I thought as much, to get that awesome depth, I am busy doing a full from the frame up restore on my GS 1000G, and I know it is not collectable, but I want it as good as I can get it, so I am going to have a go at trying to get something like your work, although I know it is never ever going to come close, but hey, I have to try.
After seeing your beautiful artwork I have decided to go back to the original black, red and orange, she came out the factory with.
I can't find the red and orange decal kit, so I am planning on spraying it in, so everything, save the pin striping will be 2K.
I hope you don't mind me picking your brain when the time comes, but I really want to do this myself, rather than farm it out.
I am not taking anything away from you, it would be totally impractical to ship all the bikes clothes across the Atlantic to get them done.

[renobruce]

Package them like they need to survive a nuclear blast in ........................

He packaged my stuff extremely well.

Nice work, Larry...as usual! I am very happy with the job he did for me. Chuck, the pics don't do it justice...wait until you see your stuff in person!

[Nessism]

Is it a secret how much a paint job like this would cost? Assuming the typical lumpy, but not overly so, body parts starting point. Don't mean to be an a$$, and it's none of my business since I do my own work, but just wondering for information and possible future referrals sake.

[renobruce]

Is it a secret how much a paint job like this would cost? Assuming the typical lumpy, but not overly so, body parts starting point. Don't mean to be an a$$, and it's none of my business since I do my own work, but just wondering for information and possible future referrals sake.

I'm sure it depends on what is done. Send Larry a PM and I'm sure he'll give you some prices.

[nvr2old]

Is it a secret how much a paint job like this would cost? Assuming the typical lumpy, but not overly so, body parts starting point. Don't mean to be an a$$, and it's none of my business since I do my own work, but just wondering for information and possible future referrals sake.

As Bruce mentioned, I'd love to talk to anyone about prices, but I do my best to stay away from that on an open forum for no other reason then I don't want to take advantage of someone else's site for that purpose. I'm probably walking a fine line advertising that I even do it. Believe me, though, I'm just a guy trying to make a living in a tough economy. So much of the prices I charge go directly into materials, which are rippin' expensive. $300-$500 for the simplest color schemes using top of line PPG materials. I can tell you, I'm not getting rich. I do it because it's a pseudo masochistic-artistic-kinda-thing, which I dig, and I do it because I love the bikes. If I can combine the 2 and make a living, I'm a happy guy. So far, people like yourselves are making that easier. Thanks.

[Nessism]

As Bruce mentioned, I'd love to talk to anyone about prices, but I do my best to stay away from that on an open forum for no other reason then I don't want to take advantage of someone else's site for that purpose. I'm probably walking a fine line advertising that I even do it. Believe me, though, I'm just a guy trying to make a living in a tough economy. So much of the prices I charge go directly into materials, which are rippin' expensive. $300-$500 for the simplest color schemes using top of line PPG materials. I can tell you, I'm not getting rich. I do it because it's a pseudo masochistic-artistic-kinda-thing, which I dig, and I do it because I love the bikes. If I can combine the 2 and make a living, I'm a happy guy. So far, people like yourselves are making that easier. Thanks.

We have a Parts and Services forum here on GSR. I suggest you start a thread, include a few photos, and list some general prices so people don't have to ask. Keep it simple.

Not trying to tell you what to do, just trying to offer some suggestions on how you can showcase your work and inform possible buyers at the same time. Your work is superb and deserves visibility.

Good luck