Skeeter 1 's 1993 Kona Cindercone build thread.

[Skeeter1]

If you are resorting to grinding you could grind and repaint something like this, easier to colour match, just saying

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/35537278...Cydf1kg0vEHp4RS5zR5dnOmsrz|tkp:Bk9SR7LXuOCjYw

Now that's just sent my head spinning!!....Just saying ha ha
Certainly another avenue to choose from.

Many thanks @mk one

 

[Skeeter1]

**Build update**
I Now have a velocity stem on its way to me....I'll be greeting the postman at the door with my grinder in hand
Just need to source some decals from Gil at retro decals... waiting on a reply

 

[Skeeter1]

One step forward...two steps back with my build!...It's arrived,my next hurdle.
TBF....I'm in shock how good the paint is on this one! I paid £14 including postage for this and already feel bad I am going to hurt it ha ha (God I love Kona's )

 

[minor_LEGEND]

You could film the process, sort of like a snuff movie.

 

[Skeeter1]

Progress......

 

[Skeeter1]

In the spray booth (My garage)
Primer drying nicely .....

 

[minor_LEGEND]

Nice. No tears, I hope?

 

[Skeeter1]

Nice. No tears, I hope?

No...none at all,I'm actually grinning!
Decals will be here early next week

 

[Skeeter1]

Final coat of clear coat,now waiting on decals to arrive......

 

[moonlite]

Final coat of clear coat,now waiting on decals to arrive......View attachment 816108

Excellent job!