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Discussion in 'Project Plans & Updates' started by Jim B, Nov 21, 2018.

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    Hey, I saw that on the post office wall!
     
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    Aw, damn, back into the witness protection program for me.
     
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    I too struggle with flexibility. A spinal fusion adds to the issue. I too refuse to cave. I have always been strong and agile but I sure feel it getting on and off of my Valkyrie... especially if the drivers seat backrest is on. Hey, were still doing it, darn it!
     
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    Mandarin Pearl Orange, or close. Bucket is at the painters.
     
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    WOW !!! That color looks great.
     
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    I'm a bit younger than you folks but I hope I'm able to climb in without a step too. 2 spinal fusions have ruined my balance not to mention my flexibility. I just hope I get it done soon enough that I can still climb into it! Lol
     
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    That looks pretty close to the color of my engine!
     

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    Great progress, Jim. What primer did you use?
     
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    Paints on.
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    Really nice paint job. Congratulations! Can't wait to see that baby sitting on all four!
     
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    Got some flames.
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    Very nice work, looks great.
     
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    Like the flames! Just wondering if anyone has heard of using something like a plastic wrap in the design of the flames. It's like a stick on in the shape of the flames. Would be for people like me who've tried and not succeeded at doing flames. Can't get things symmetrical.
     
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    I practiced laying out flames on things that are not cars! They always look rather juvenile! I just gave up.
     
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    Vinyl "wraps" have become a real thing. All kinds of choices, and they seem pretty durable.
     
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    I've never seen symmetrical fire, it's always dancing and trying to burn me.:D:whistling::devilish:
     
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    I've heard to people clear coating vinyl wraps so the edges don't peel. Not sure of the durability though.
     
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    Okay, point taken. My sister in law is fair at it but.... Mine however always seem as if Charlie Brown had done them...not so great.
     
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