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LUGR Posted April 13 Share Posted April 13 On 4/11/2024 at 1:00 AM, SMdoubleXL said: Up since 2:30a light rain falling. Birds now chirping I am envious of how dark your room can get. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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nicklesndimes Posted April 14 Share Posted April 14 still chipping away at the cannondale.. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ndv Posted April 14 Share Posted April 14 @nicklesndimes I really like the blue, is that a primer or actual paint? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nicklesndimes Posted April 14 Share Posted April 14 @ndv i was happier than i expected to be with the color choice myself man. it's the navy blue colored paint i used on top of the primer, which i already took care of days ago. i think that darker shade will really look good accented by the black headset and bottom bracket i picked up for the bike. i could've outsourced it to a powder coater somewhere...but there were already a lot of unexpected things that were costing me so i kept it simple and did it this way. i have some true to the era vinyl decals that i'm going to put on, i think before i clearcoat with gloss...which i hope is the right choice. applying vinyl decals before/after clearcoat, idk? 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ndv Posted April 14 Share Posted April 14 (edited) 17 minutes ago, nicklesndimes said: @ndv i was happier than i expected to be with the color choice myself man. it's the navy blue colored paint i used on top of the primer, which i already took care of days ago. i think that darker shade will really look good accented by the black headset and bottom bracket i picked up for the bike. i could've outsourced it to a powder coater somewhere...but there were already a lot of unexpected things that were costing me so i kept it simple and did it this way. i have some true to the era vinyl decals that i'm going to put on, i think before i clearcoat with gloss...which i hope is the right choice. applying vinyl decals before/after clearcoat, idk? Ummm... that's entirely your choice, keep in mind vinyl has a chemical composition of chloride so the material gasses out naturally like all rubbers and plastics. The UV rays from the sun accelerate this process not to memtion humindity levels fluctuating e.g. automobile trims and door seals. So basically what will happen overtime is the decal will start to shrink, become brindle and crack causing tension on your top coat (clear coat). If you really wanna go the painted logo route, then a stencil is your method. DM and I can make you a few stencils. I'll download the logos Monday so it will look OEM. Since you already spent the money on the decals, I understand if you wanna use them. But put them on last. Your choice :) Edited April 14 by ndv 1 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ndv Posted April 14 Share Posted April 14 @nicklesndimes is it lighting or is the paint pearlescent? I think you just found the color I want to paint my volvo 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nicklesndimes Posted April 14 Share Posted April 14 the paint i used is just a satin classic navy, plain n simple. i'm stoked you like it. this is the actual can i used(in case you need it for color matching or something): thanks for the insight on the vinyl decal application. had no idea you were so well versed in that subject. might have to seriously consider your point of them deteriorating over time and use. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ndv Posted April 14 Share Posted April 14 34 minutes ago, nicklesndimes said: the paint i used is just a satin classic navy, plain n simple. i'm stoked you like it. this is the actual can i used(in case you need it for color matching or something): thanks for the insight on the vinyl decal application. had no idea you were so well versed in that subject. might have to seriously consider your point of them deteriorating over time and use. Thank you for the reference. Just let me know on the stencils. I'll need size, length and height. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nicklesndimes Posted April 14 Share Posted April 14 @ndv can you give me more information on how the stencils would work? are they sticky on the back or anything? b/c that crossbar is pretty thin, and a flimsy type of stencil probably wouldn't turn out. again, you're awesome for doing this & i TOTALLY trust your judgement. as far as the dimensions, i can actually send you the decal i'm using as a reference?.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nicklesndimes Posted April 14 Share Posted April 14 i have, i think, bmp files too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ndv Posted April 14 Share Posted April 14 25 minutes ago, nicklesndimes said: i have, i think, bmp files too. Bit map works but requires some verctorizing (added work) I have a source for vector files that are already ready to go. No issue there. If you want to send me the decals that's fine, but not necessary. All you have to do is use a ruler or tape measure. 29 minutes ago, nicklesndimes said: @ndv can you give me more information on how the stencils would work? are they sticky on the back or anything? b/c that crossbar is pretty thin, and a flimsy type of stencil probably wouldn't turn out. again, you're awesome for doing this & i TOTALLY trust your judgement. as far as the dimensions, i can actually send you the decal i'm using as a reference?.. So the material I use is medium tack so it will stick to your surface pretty well for what you're doing, the material is designed for this. It also holds up to sandblasting to a certain medium. Easy to apply and pull off. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nicklesndimes Posted April 14 Share Posted April 14 8 minutes ago, ndv said: Bit map works but requires some verctorizing (added work) I have a source for vector files that are already ready to go. No issue there. If you want to send me the decals that's fine, but not necessary. All you have to do is use a ruler or tape measure. actually i just finally checked...it's an EPS file? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ndv Posted April 14 Share Posted April 14 13 minutes ago, nicklesndimes said: actually i just finally checked...it's an EPS file? That's is exactly what I need. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
One Man Banned Posted April 14 Share Posted April 14 2 hours ago, ndv said: Ummm... that's entirely your choice, keep in mind vinyl has a chemical composition of chloride so the material gasses out naturally like all rubbers and plastics. The UV rays from the sun accelerate this process not to memtion humindity levels fluctuating e.g. automobile trims and door seals. So basically what will happen overtime is the decal will start to shrink, become brindle and crack causing tension on your top coat (clear coat). 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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LUGR Posted April 16 Share Posted April 16 @ndv Is it possible for you to engrave on a bike with your equipment? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ndv Posted April 16 Share Posted April 16 45 minutes ago, LUGR said: @ndv Is it possible for you to engrave on a bike with your equipment? Yes. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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