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<blockquote data-quote="indianken" data-source="post: 9227" data-attributes="member: 648"><p>Here are two photos of my 1931 Indian 101 Scout I restored some time ago. I used waterside decals on the tank, with spray can lacquer clear coat over them. I think the trick is to give plenty of time between applying the decal, so it has completely dried, and using a very light spray of your clear lacquer, giving it enough time for the solvents to completely evaporate between coats</p><p>.</p><p> I did the complete restoration using Plasti-kote spray cans. The reason for this was my involvement in a discussion with some friends, at a local vintage motorcycle event, and they were complaining about the outrageous cost of getting their bikes painted. I said, "I bet I could paint one to an acceptable finish for $150". This caused much laughter and harrumphing among them. "We'll see", I said to myself..</p><p></p><p> So I refinished the 101 using only Plasti-kote spray cans:</p><p></p><p> 1. Etching primer on all surfaces.</p><p> 2. Black enamel for wheel, bars. etc.</p><p> 3. Hi temp silver engine enamel.</p><p> 4. Primer-Sealer where necessary</p><p> 5. Red enamel for frame.</p><p> 6. Red lacquer for fenders and fuel tank.</p><p> 7. Gold lacquer for pin stripes.</p><p> 8. Clear lacquer over red for fuel tank.</p><p></p><p> My total cost was $142, for paint $116 and for other necessities $26, (Solvent, sandpaper, masking tape [to out line the gold stripes], etc.).</p><p></p><p> I think it turned out very respectably. Even the " Harrumphors" had to admit that. More like the original finish than that "Dipped" in Plastic look you sometimes see with two pack. <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" />D)</p><p></p><p> Ken Smith</p><p></p><p><img src="http://www.vincentownersclub.co.uk/photos/data/500/medium/Picture_old_camara_012.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /><img src="http://www.vincentownersclub.co.uk/photos/data/500/medium/Picture_old_camara_014.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="indianken, post: 9227, member: 648"] Here are two photos of my 1931 Indian 101 Scout I restored some time ago. I used waterside decals on the tank, with spray can lacquer clear coat over them. I think the trick is to give plenty of time between applying the decal, so it has completely dried, and using a very light spray of your clear lacquer, giving it enough time for the solvents to completely evaporate between coats . I did the complete restoration using Plasti-kote spray cans. The reason for this was my involvement in a discussion with some friends, at a local vintage motorcycle event, and they were complaining about the outrageous cost of getting their bikes painted. I said, "I bet I could paint one to an acceptable finish for $150". This caused much laughter and harrumphing among them. "We'll see", I said to myself.. So I refinished the 101 using only Plasti-kote spray cans: 1. Etching primer on all surfaces. 2. Black enamel for wheel, bars. etc. 3. Hi temp silver engine enamel. 4. Primer-Sealer where necessary 5. Red enamel for frame. 6. Red lacquer for fenders and fuel tank. 7. Gold lacquer for pin stripes. 8. Clear lacquer over red for fuel tank. My total cost was $142, for paint $116 and for other necessities $26, (Solvent, sandpaper, masking tape [to out line the gold stripes], etc.). I think it turned out very respectably. Even the " Harrumphors" had to admit that. More like the original finish than that "Dipped" in Plastic look you sometimes see with two pack. (:D) Ken Smith [IMG]http://www.vincentownersclub.co.uk/photos/data/500/medium/Picture_old_camara_012.jpg[/IMG][IMG]http://www.vincentownersclub.co.uk/photos/data/500/medium/Picture_old_camara_014.jpg[/IMG] [/QUOTE]
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