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Title: Painter
Post by: Kevin M on November 08, 2020, 10:20:58 PM

I’m looking for someone to paint my California II. Just looking for a stock repaint so nothing too wild or crazy. I live in central Illinois. Any referrals would be appreciated.

Kevin

Title: Re: Painter
Post by: dsrdave on November 08, 2020, 10:47:07 PM

I’m in central Wisconsin if you can’t find anyone closer..

Title: Re: Painter
Post by: oldbike54 on November 08, 2020, 11:01:22 PM

Quote from: dsrdave on November 08, 2020, 10:47:07 PM

I’m in central Wisconsin if you can’t find anyone closer..

 Dave , why did I not know you are a painter ? Fill us in please . Thanks

 Dusty

Title: Re: Painter
Post by: dsrdave on November 09, 2020, 07:37:44 AM

I’ve been painting for near 50yr after training in my uncles body shop   I’ve restored dozens of guzzi’s.  As with most everything prep is the most important step.  I usually start with sandblasting, doing any dent repair then a coat of etching primer followed by a coat of two part filler primer. Lots of wet sanding.....another coat of filler primer, more wet sanding..... then hopefully it’s ready for color decals and clear coat.
Thx dave

Title: Re: Painter
Post by: oldbike54 on November 09, 2020, 07:51:56 AM

 Thanks Dave .

 Dusty

Title: Re: Painter
Post by: bigbikerrick on November 09, 2020, 01:32:57 PM

(https://i.ibb.co/kc2CNcc/DSCN0490.jpg) (https://ibb.co/kc2CNcc)

(https://i.ibb.co/NFZdmdY/DSCN0491.jpg) (https://ibb.co/NFZdmdY)


I painted my Cal II myself, trying to stay as close to the original design as possible. The Chrome was not good on my fenders,so I scuffed the chrome, and painted that area in a bright silver. MG cycle carries the decals.
Rick.

Title: Re: Painter
Post by: Kiwi_Roy on November 09, 2020, 03:29:46 PM

Quote from: bigbikerrick on November 09, 2020, 01:32:57 PM

I painted my Cal II myself, trying to stay as close to the original design as possible. The Chrome was not good on my fenders,so I scuffed the chrome, and painted that area in a bright silver. MG cycle carries the decals.
Rick.

Great job Rick  :thumb: :thumb:
I think the silver on the fender looks great.

Title: Re: Painter
Post by: rschrum on November 09, 2020, 07:51:46 PM

I believe Dave Swanson has a painter in Illinois that he likes.