engine decals / paint

[Panther]

I'm very interested in getting the 'Ducati' text on my clutch over in Red, like in the picture below.

What do you think is the best to get it done, do I need to get my paint brush out? OR vinyl and a knife

http://www.gifrap.it/immagini/Ducati%20Monster%20620%20%2702%20-lato%20freno.jpg


Cheers

[Pancho]

My brother does graphics, if you give me the size u need I could get him to cut it and post to you

[MagnaJeep]

It would suit your bike better having it done it the old type font
like on your tank, but it's impossible I guess? :scratch:

[slob]

It's raised lettering on the casting, just get your paintbrush out.

[Panther]

It's raised lettering on the casting, just get your paintbrush out.

Yer it's raised lettering, I was thinking vinyl would be a safer bet as it's removable, but then It might fall off when the engine gets hot.

Anyone got any spare red touch up paint?

[r66bby]

Hey guys just after abit of paint advise
do u know the paint code for the 695???
I'm mainly after the black. My searches have come up with the following

PPG Metallic Black 291.500
and also a 291.501

anybody have any ideas of the code?
Also I like the idea of the red lettering
so a code for the red touch up pen???
PPG Ducati Red 473.101
would that be right?
Thanks for ur time
rob

[Pomp1]

I doubt normal vinyl would stick to it, being fairly rough finish. You could try some nail varnish?

[Panther]

Well I've got myself some red vinyl from ebay for £1, It's actually slightly reflective which I think is pretty cool.

Today I had my first attempt, I'm going to remove it and do it in detail when I have more time and a decent knife.
If I got board with the vinyl it can alway be removed too.

What do you think?

before
http://lh5.ggpht.com/_9v5WXNjIDSo/SuoZ8cqdPNI/AAAAAAAACmc/5Tj9xJp2Qg4/s640/P1030502.JPG

with the flash
http://lh3.ggpht.com/_9v5WXNjIDSo/SuoaAytZ3tI/AAAAAAAACms/ZrFuPd7L6NU/s640/P1030508.JPG

no flash
http://lh4.ggpht.com/_9v5WXNjIDSo/SuoaBlj3zuI/AAAAAAAACmw/vSreprjHssg/s640/P1030510.JPG


After fitting the vinyl, it got me thinking, maybe you could do it in gold leaf then lacker it, I think that would have a nice effect.

[Bodybag]

If you want to get the sizing right, go back to your school days and use the brass rubbing technique onto a piece of paper. You'd then have a template to work with rather than having to use the engine casing itself to do all your comparison work. Just a thought... :D

[Panther]

I did that already :D I used grease proof paper and a pencil. But my knife is really blunt.

r66bby I've no idea of the paint codes sorry.
~ from reading previous posts /i hear there are 3 different ducati red's.

I recently could some silver touch up for my fame, but it was cr*p. I think a normally 620 had a different (ligther) sliver than in the senna :( .......... live and learn.