My first attempt

Anything related to paint & bodywork issues on scooters....
Shipleystevep
registered user
Posts: 193
Joined: Wed Apr 23, 2014 8:34 pm
Main scooter: Lambretta
Contact:

Yeah that's the advice, flat off with wet and dry then carry on
Chere
Shipleystevep
registered user
Posts: 193
Joined: Wed Apr 23, 2014 8:34 pm
Main scooter: Lambretta
Contact:

Image

Image

Right, that's all panel done in their primary colour, no major disasters. Got a run on rear footboard but not too bothered about that. I'm gonna leave it to properly harden now for a few days. Sorry bout picture quality. Well pleased so far
Shipleystevep
registered user
Posts: 193
Joined: Wed Apr 23, 2014 8:34 pm
Main scooter: Lambretta
Contact:

Image

Well left it best part of a week to harden before masking off and spraying contrasting green. Really pleased so far
crooky
registered user
Posts: 94
Joined: Sat Jul 30, 2011 9:02 pm
Main scooter: 1960 series 2 li stg 4 175
Contact:

looks a nice job mate
The man who doesn't read has no advantage over the man who can't read
philz
registered user
Posts: 129
Joined: Sun Dec 08, 2013 12:03 am
Main scooter: Lambretta Li150
Location: South Yorks
Contact:

Well done mate. That's looking very good and should look really nice when built up.
philz
registered user
Posts: 129
Joined: Sun Dec 08, 2013 12:03 am
Main scooter: Lambretta Li150
Location: South Yorks
Contact:

Any updates on progress. Just started painting mine, are you hand polishing or machine?
itwillrunproperly
registered user
Posts: 18
Joined: Mon May 05, 2014 1:42 pm
Main scooter: Lambretta 1962 S3 Li125
Location: Newham, London
Contact:

believe me I know.....flatten off first then spray, those little dust flecks will cause you more problems and paint waste, then you'll get frustrated and make more mess of it, be patient and take time, I done my side panels 4 times now cos of impatience and not thinking :roll:
Shipleystevep
registered user
Posts: 193
Joined: Wed Apr 23, 2014 8:34 pm
Main scooter: Lambretta
Contact:

Just realized I never posted finished job.
Hand polished it to finish off, really pleased with the finish I got considering 1st attempt. Not sure of colour scheme design now but hey it's ok. Only observation I'd make it the paint is really " brittle" and chips easy, maybe I should have put a clear coat over the cellulose? I don't know if I've done anything wrong...

Image

Image

Image
User avatar
coaster
registered user
Posts: 3125
Joined: Wed Jan 07, 2009 12:35 pm
Location: London and Norfolk
Contact:

Nice job you've done there, don't worry about the odd chip, easy to touch in with celly and flat back.
GBCS
registered user
Posts: 194
Joined: Fri Feb 25, 2011 9:46 pm
Main scooter: Lambretta GP RB250
Location: Hull
Contact:

Very nice job.
Post Reply Previous topicNext topic
  • Information
  • Who is online

    Users browsing this forum: No registered users and 2 guests