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Wingnut
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by Wingnut on Tue Mar 13, 2012 12:30 pm

Another addition to the frame, in progress...

With regard to frame prep all I did was give the frame a clean, feathered out the numerous scratches with some fine grade sandpaper & then prayed with a can of satin spray paint. I'm using Posca pens and will need to give it a good clear coat after it's finished.
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by lcoolb on Tue Mar 13, 2012 1:52 pm

Wow, a real work of art! :thumbup:
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by Weenie on Tue Mar 13, 2012 1:52 pm

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by fallen86 on Thu Mar 15, 2012 12:48 pm

This is so nice I will likely do the same. Thank you for the inspiration. Now to think of a design and theme...
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by Tinea Pedis on Thu Mar 15, 2012 1:57 pm

Loving it mate!

Keen to see it in real life once I'm home.
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by Wingnut on Fri Mar 16, 2012 2:26 am

Thanks again...doing bit by bit atm...a poor iPhone pic.

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by shotgun on Fri Mar 16, 2012 3:09 am

Great Hokusai rendition!
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by cmdr199212 on Fri Mar 16, 2012 3:15 am

wow thats just.. incredible!! I tried, and consequently failed, but yours looks really good!!
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by netnew on Fri Mar 16, 2012 5:33 am

very impressive!
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by kregg on Fri Mar 16, 2012 1:41 pm

That's talent and art! Kudos to you!

What finish clear do you plan, glossy, matte, satin, etc.?
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by dcj9 on Fri Mar 16, 2012 4:07 pm

thread title does not sound promising at all...until you see the results. outstanding :thumbup:
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by odin99 on Thu Mar 22, 2012 9:38 pm

i painted a steel frame once. turned out very nice. consider UPOL clear coat. i used one can, but probably should have used 2 since it was thin in some places. sanded + polished the entire thing after the clearcoat (lots of work) - but it looks professional. everyone assumes i had it done professionally anyway. in fact, i've had people ask if its a joe bell paint job.
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by Timo on Sun Mar 25, 2012 1:34 pm

Wingnut wrote:Cool, thanks Timo...you'll have to post some pics of your girlfriends frame too!


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by Wingnut on Mon Mar 26, 2012 6:59 am

Excellent! :thumbup:
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by Wingnut on Mon Mar 26, 2012 7:16 am

Apology for the poor pic but added a couple of jellies...

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by fallen86 on Mon Mar 26, 2012 7:32 am

Regarding the lady artist. Did her frame end up matching her pants?
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by Weenie on Mon Mar 26, 2012 7:32 am

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