Project Kona ....

[Rodrigues]

Brilliant work so far enc. I'm well impressed with your hardcore diy approach - me being a lazy sod would have sent the frame down to a powdercoaters ages ago

Also learning a fair few things too. Although not the comment about spray paint in the house. Even I knew that one :-D

 

[dablk]

sorry ENC..Missed you name mate.. rather than just calling you mate.

out of interest how hard is it to part flat broken laquer and then relacquer. i assume smart car repairs have this is done all the time. My kona U'i (in my sig) actaully the remaining paint isnt that bad. the lacquer is awfull in places. was half thinking of trying to touch up myself. not looking for any pro finish, just improving whats left.

 

[enc]

Brilliant work so far enc. I'm well impressed with your hardcore diy approach - me being a lazy sod would have sent the frame down to a powdercoaters ages ago

Also learning a fair few things too. Although not the comment about spray paint in the house. Even I knew that one :-D

Thank you

 

[enc]

sorry ENC..Missed you name mate.. rather than just calling you mate.

out of interest how hard is it to part flat broken laquer and then relacquer. i assume smart car repairs have this is done all the time. My kona U'i (in my sig) actaully the remaining paint isnt that bad. the lacquer is awfull in places. was half thinking of trying to touch up myself. not looking for any pro finish, just improving whats left.

Ahhh, broken clear coat its always been my understanding that it cant be fixed :!: :?:

this guy has other ideas ....cant say im over impressed with the results :shock: :roll:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7M8YnhRyhCM

 

[enc]

The frame will be painted out doors or in my garage with open doors, so with the cooler and wetter weather drawing in, its time I got some paint on the frame.
only the down tube and crannies under the head tube, crank shell and cable stops had paint remaining. As with the rest, the main tubes were hand sanded with p80 used wet. Crannies were attacked with wire brush drill attachment ... Some of these areas will need further refinement with the Dremel.
Surprisingly, considering the rust patches on the frame there is very little rust pitting to be found.

Bye bye KONA ...



Last of the paint removed ....




So with the prospect of some decent weather this coming week end (fingers crossed) the plan is ...

Refine surface with up to 2000 grit wet and dry
De grease
Etch prime
High build primer ( where required)
Prime
Colour coat
Clear coat.

 

[Dare]

What color did you chose for it?

 

[enc]

What color did you chose for it?

Same as this ....

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q15Zp4cXkaY

i have the paint mixed already

 

[Muddy paw]

It should look pretty good with that colour choice as it's a good solid colour ..

 

[enc]

It should look pretty good with that colour choice as it's a good solid colour ..

yeah... nice n subtle

managed to get it to the stage of high build primer had a little accident that'l need fixing when the primers gone off :roll:

other than that i'm pretty pleased with it .

 

[Muddy paw]

Paint spillage is the usual accidental issue but it doesn't sound to serious so that shouldn't hold you up much ..