93 Kona Explosif (1 of 1)

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Well i've finally decided to do something with my other 93 Explosif after deciding to sell it then not then deciding to sell it then sticking it back in the cave, finally i decided to take it to the local powder coaters and give it a make over.
I've had a build idea for it for quite a while and a new colour was part of it and this is the colour i went for, black with a blue fleck.
It's back and i'm very happy with the outcome, sometimes it looks very blue, sometimes very black all light dependent. I decided to get the stem and bars all done the same colour aswell and for £138 for the lot it's a bargain really.
I did ask about if they could fill the little ring ding in the toptube but they said the filler tends to react badly with the powder coat and heat and can crack, so basically it would knack things up.
Here's a couple of quick pics under the light. More pics to follow in daylight.

Now what to do next 🤔
 

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Really liking the sparkle, which reminds me I really should get on and decide what to do with my ‘94.
 
Thanks for the comments and as promised i've been able to get some photos in natural light. I like it alot 😁
There's a photo taken on the landing where there was a lot of sunlight coming in and shows the sparkle. The others are from out the back with less sunlight where it shows the darkness of the paint and from the front of the house where there was more sunlight and shows the blue, it gives you a good idea of how the paint changes.
Also i'm glad i never sold that impact headset because it's perfect for the Explosif, it may be a older model but that doesn't matter.

@JCS you've gave me an idea after mentioning Brodie bikes 🤔😁
@Canuckbiker you made me remember i had some replacement decals hidden away for a rainy day, just got find them now 😂
 

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More pics and a comparison to how it looked before powder coating
 

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Found a decal which suits the Explosif shame the impact writings not gold.
 

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