dixes boys redline build (guess the cost of the build)

[dix]

bobafett i spent 30 quid on plastic coat

1 tin primer
2 tins of spray white (you only need one can
1 tin of lacuer

so yep ive gone the long way around but now ive found a system that works and i can use it for other stuff aswell

so i got the gun for 39.99 with 1 can of hammerite smooth in with it worth 14.99


it was already primed and coated with the plastic coat it was sound so i went over the top with the hammerite

its much better than rattlecan spraying 
very shiney
not orange peel effect

but not quite as smooth as powder coat !

just wet and dry the frame down
wipe it over with meths
wash it all over with soapy water
let it dry really good
wipe it over with a tac cloth ,tac rag
hoover all around where your going to spray it
 if i was you i would use a hammerite primer  for  a basecoat 1 tin
then spray the top coat  1 tin

im sure you will like it
i wouldnt do a crap job for my lad
i could have car sprayed it i have the equipment but this is more hardwearing  imo

[dix]

dix thats a great build looks realy good nice paint job and boy have those wheels come up well they look minty white ur boy should be very happy with it top build mate scott

 :)many thanks scott ive tried to do the best i can with limited funds as we both wanted a bmx at the same time 
this bike is lighter than his small junior new school gt bmx
it looks good sat there  8)but its going to get well used

cheers dix

[bobafett]

Thanks for the tips dix - hmmm deffo food for thought 

[dix]

  sprocket pedals chain grips brakes now on 

[bobafett]

Nice mate - almost there now - i'm sure your lad will be made up 
What's your budget lookin like ? How much do you reckon you've put into her ?

Oh and where's your frickin gooooose 

[dix]

the goose will be on ere tonight im short of the pedals & brakes
the redline has cost a bit like im going to work them both out tonight hopefully 

[bobafett]

im short of the pedals

Got some lovely black midschool ones in my for sale section - they'd really look nice on a supergoose 1 - NOT !!
 

Go on take a peak .......you know you want to : http://www.radbmx.co.uk/forum/index.php'topic=73733.0

[sweetbeats]

Bet his mates will be well jealous of that redline  dix..comin along sweet that

[dix]

ok ive just worked out what ive spent on this redline

the misis has just found out and said fook me hes only 12 lol i replied this is a cheap one 

any way bit of fun guess the price it has cost guys! include the decals and redline pads because they are ordered

dix

[bobafett]

Quick tot up as she stands i reckon £340 ish (depends on what you paid for the frame ?) so with your decals n pads and paint i reckon you've broke the £400 barrier - so come on now did you reeeaally tell the missus how much it cost ? 

[dix]

haha i thought a few more may have a guess

anyways dood i was surprised £476.00 including everything oh hang on i need to get some chain adusters 

[bobafett]

need to get some chain adusters

JT71 normally has some cheap and cheerful chain adjusters 

Yeah it's amazing how the cost of a build creeps up 

[dix]

  update stickers fitted

[bobafett]

Nice mate, nice - decals definitely make the difference 

So as he had a go yet or is he getting it for christmas