my winter 2012/2013 mod thread

[gchalifo]

Right on BTK!!!!!

The JB WELD kind of acted more like a "bondo", in terms of it's holding strenght, Well in as much as it seemed solid, I had to use a tiny hammer/chisel to break loose wear the panels me...after that, I used a cheese grader type file to remove the high build JBWELD, then 80grit paper back to bare metal.

So I am tossing the JBWELD idea, and talking with HYDRO regarding a METHACRYLAYTE type panel bonding compound. WHich actually caused the to substrates to kind of melt together (that's HYDRO words, not mine) thanks HYDRO, we need to talk soon.

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Originally Posted by btk572

hate to say it but panel bond is the only way to go for that mod! i would see what primer or solvent does to it also , before paint or body work. just me . there will be a shitt load of work over top of the jb weld so when it does pop down the drain with the custom job. i would at least tack weld a couple key points if it is possible and panel bond, i know it works flawlessly . looks great so far, btk572

[gchalifo]

so I pulled the trigger and hit a local paint shop for the 3M 08115 panel bonding adhesive. THIS STUFF IS GOLD!!!!!!!!

tank stretch cone is on and being shaped to form to the tank. 4 years worth of paint coming off, layer by layer by layer by freaking layer!!!!!!

[gchalifo]

Man, what a job!!!!!!


at 1st, I started sanding.....and NO DANG WAY WAY THAT GONNA HAPPEN.
I happen to have some stripper layin around. Acts alot like AIRCRAFT STRIPPER ........made it much easier.....but 4 layers is a lot of paint. This is one of the draw backs to doing the old "scuff and spray".....and I have done 4 of them to this tank.

Almost there.....getting ampped up for body work next...

[twicechosen]

Wow, looking at all the work you have done this far helps many a greenhorn better understand why body shops and customizers charge so much money! Good luck.

[gchalifo]

and lett the mudding begin!!!!!!



So for the sake of those who want to try their hand at some body work.....check out my friend pete, over at SWRNC, I love this guy!!!!!! a total 100% down to earth DIYrrr....

$27.00 for the gal of bondo, $58.00 for the qrt of polyester evercoat finishing putty, which my friend Pete shares a "secret" that you will see in his video! I have learned so much from this guy I can't even begin to tell you. He has THOUSANDS of videos out there on youtube, just search for swrnc and start watching. He is also a friggin bag full of laughs!!!!!!!!

Automotive Collision Repairs-How To Mix Bondo The Proper Way. Part 1 - YouTube

Automotive Collision Repairs-How To Mix Bondo The Proper Way. Part 1 - YouTube

dont forget part2

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eHDpP8LjQVg

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eHDpP8LjQVg

[gchalifo]

well on the way, sanding in progress, and rebondoing low spots....

[gchalifo]

and more progress....

I'm using the black/dark grey primer as a "guide coat".....this shows any imperfections when sanding, the lows will show up as black spots.

Also, just a note about the "cone" added for the stretch affect. Man the hardest thing was to get this piece to lay tight and flat to the contour of the tank. The "trouble areas are the to sides closest to the bottom edge of the tank. I'm gonna need to do some additional filing and grinding to lower those a bit more, but overall, coming right along.

[gchalifo]

new 250mounted on the 18x9 weld up, and the stretched tank....all mocked up on the bike,

need to mod the seat, fabricate new seat and tank mounting brackets, still need to paint the new wheel and the tank....but man this is some fun!!!!!

[wadave]

D*amn that looks good. Never thought of painting the swingarm like that before. Stretched tank also sweet. I don't see any reason why JB Weld wouldn't be fine. That stuff is the bomb as long as you are not using it for high temp applications.

Keep up the good work!

[Jbat]

wow man! nice work, I am really diggin the look of that stretched tank!