Just repainted and stickered a 1995 Kona Kilauea 19"

[AshevilleRetro]

Bike was very rough when I got it last month. Looks fairly good for an automotive rattle can paint job. Wet sanded down to metal 80%, two coats primer, 2 coats pearl white, stickers, then three light coats clearcoat. Used Dupli-color lacquer. Waiting 48 hours and maybe will wax with a light compound before assembling?

 

[Guinessisgoodforyou]

Nice Has Skippy emigrated?

 

[Lostcause]

Impressive work, looks great

 

[AshevilleRetro]

Nice Has Skippy emigrated?
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Haha! Yeah, my wife has a seriously strong kangaroo phobia. Figured I'd help her out and get her a stuffed Mother and Joey for Christmas so she can work on it!

 

[Imlach]

Lovely colour, adore creme bikes these days.

 

[fguki]

Great result! 9 out f 10. I can still see orange peel though. Layer thickness of base coat (and clear coating) could have been thicker for even better results, a super mirror smooth surface and perfection.

 

[Canuckbiker]

Looks fantastic

I'd wait a bit longer if you can bear it. I'm always very impatient wanting to assemble ASAP. I've regretted this decision more than once.

Not to a severe fault but would have rather just given a bit more cure time on some past resprays if I was to do it over....

I'd wait a few days to be safe personally

 

[otherself]

Great job OP.

A can advise Autoglym SRP001 Super Resin Polish when the paint is cured.

 

[richardpaulbaker]

Love this - very well done sir.

 

[arnomatic]

Looks fantastic. I repainted mine a couple of months ago. Wait until it hardens, then sand and polish if you can be bothered. Or just ride it! These are after 2000 grit sand, and polishing with a compound. Good luck!