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Old 27-02-2020, 12:07 PM   #46
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Well sorry to disappoint you guys that said Red... its going to be orange!

Well the seat is back from the trimmer, and as usual its a perfect job, Karen at Aldridge trimming is simply fantastic!

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Old 27-02-2020, 04:08 PM   #47
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here is the first coat of lacquer… For 40 years I used my trusty Binks Bullows 230 but it was starting to give problems… I tried several guns off Ebay, but despite the Binks problems always went back to it… then a few years ago I bought a cheap (£20) gun off amazon… it had great reviews, and sure enough its brilliant! this is the gloss straight from the gun!



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Old 27-02-2020, 07:08 PM   #48
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I did prefer the orange over the red. A non-standard bike deserves a non-standard colour. Too many red Ducati anyway!
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Old 27-02-2020, 07:31 PM   #49
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Looks good - what paint are you using?
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Old 27-02-2020, 08:51 PM   #50
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I think you've made the right choice with the orange - that'll really pop and works well against the silver frame. Will you be adding any logos? If so, what font have you chosen? Classic sixties, seventies parallel lines or eighties Cagiva style?

There's a similar look on this custom mark 1 Multistrada, which seems to have the same tank as yours but I much prefer your frame/bodywork colour combo.

https://www.bikeexif.com/ducati-multistrada-cafe-racer

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Old 28-02-2020, 09:00 AM   #51
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I think you've made the right choice with the orange - that'll really pop and works well against the silver frame. Will you be adding any logos? If so, what font have you chosen? Classic sixties, seventies parallel lines or eighties Cagiva style?

There's a similar look on this custom mark 1 Multistrada, which seems to have the same tank as yours but I much prefer your frame/bodywork colour combo.

https://www.bikeexif.com/ducati-multistrada-cafe-racer

Thank you SO much for that picture! that is EXACTLY what I had in mind for my next build! I already have started to collect the parts and have the Multistrada and just acquired a 999 tank

As for Decals... I am just deciding...
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Old 28-02-2020, 09:11 AM   #52
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It looks like someone has had a lump of EFP30 foam in a CNC 3D router... Now there's a thought?
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Old 28-02-2020, 09:31 AM   #53
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That's probably the best thing you can do with a Multi strada, and that's one of the nicest I've seen. Don't get me wrong they are good bikes, especially if you can get an S version. Just bloody butt ugly!
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Old 28-02-2020, 11:19 AM   #54
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...that is EXACTLY what I had in mind for my next build!
Looking forward to seeing that!
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Old 28-02-2020, 06:34 PM   #55
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And the final coat.... my heart is always in my mouth when painting over decals... I have found by experience you MUST wipe them over with panel wipe, and make sure the first coat of lacquer is a mist coat which then has to tack off... then a couple of coats on top. if you go with a full coat first you always get runs off the lip on each letter! I will let them dry fully in the drying oven... OK, the small bathroom as that is the hottest room in the house!

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Old 28-02-2020, 06:51 PM   #56
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Jaffantastic!
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Old 29-02-2020, 08:24 AM   #57
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Top job Tony, can't wait to see the final pictures
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Old 29-02-2020, 10:32 AM   #58
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I'm sure Luddite's comment isn't alluding to Orange peel in any way, as non whatsoever is evident..

It just gets better! At this rate you will have her ready and MOTd in plenty of time for the Weekender.. Can't wait to see and hear her.. (Yes she's a "her" now alright.)

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Old 29-02-2020, 11:22 AM   #59
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tbf Gazza I think its so shiney that its a reflection of something else
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Old 29-02-2020, 11:50 AM   #60
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I'm sure Luddite's comment isn't alluding to Orange peel in any way, as non whatsoever is evident..
Absolutely, Mr G! The finish looks flawless - my 'Jaffa' reference was prompted by the mouth-watering orangeness of the paintjob.
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