Author Topic: Leary Turbo paint job (Read 21527 times)

digitaltransfer · « **Reply #25 on:** December 12, 2006, 11:46 PM »

Chaps still no reply as yet I am off for a week or two to the sunny Middle East so this will have to wait for a while a new year a new restore bike hopefully !!!

I will be in touch I do have access to emails so I will let you know should anything come through

Have a gooden speak soon

Jazzchimp · « **Reply #26 on:** January 15, 2007, 01:44 PM »

Anyone closer to any answers??

oberonspacefruit · « **Reply #27 on:** January 15, 2007, 02:24 PM »

like, can the drops be masked?

scary_leary · « **Reply #28 on:** January 15, 2007, 07:29 PM »

Quote from: oberonspacefruit on January 15, 2007, 02:24 PM

like, can the drops be masked?

Yeah he dodged that question... $:-\$

digitaltransfer · « **Reply #29 on:** January 20, 2007, 01:17 PM »

Still investigating but has been a little at manic at work so I have not had any real time to make the calls required ! my neighbour who is also a sprayer is gonna have a look so I will keep searching but is gonna take some time

Jazzchimp · « **Reply #30 on:** January 22, 2007, 09:25 AM »

Please do, really need to nail this one!!

Jazzchimp · « **Reply #31 on:** February 12, 2007, 05:06 PM »

Had a slight break through today...

...I'll keep you all posted!

aditup2004 · « **Reply #32 on:** February 12, 2007, 05:10 PM »

Come on, come on, I have GT F+F awaiting the treatment. I have put it to one side especially.

BTW, do I need to get the f+f rechromed 1st, or is that part of the process?
AD

scary_leary · « **Reply #33 on:** February 12, 2007, 05:31 PM »

I thought i had a break through yesterday.. but not good enough

Jazzchimp · « **Reply #34 on:** February 12, 2007, 05:48 PM »

I think yu will need a good chrome underneith and no, it would be a separate thing. This smoke effect though is mentioned in the same breath as 'bright nickel' although my leary is deffo chrome underneith... the plot thickens

digitaltransfer · « **Reply #35 on:** February 12, 2007, 11:39 PM »

Chaps let me know of any news nad I will be happy to run it past the IMF they have been quite good and are tryingto find someone with a big enough tank but no joy as yet !! come on chaps what is the poss break through then PM me and let me know PLEEEEEESE

danny silverstreak · « **Reply #36 on:** February 13, 2007, 12:16 AM »

Cant believe you fella,s are still looking for the leary paint finish .

? FFS !!!!!!!!

cmon pull ya fingers out

Jazzchimp · « **Reply #37 on:** February 13, 2007, 09:28 AM »

I'm persistant if nothing else.

I think I've fount the company who developed the effect, based in the US but very close to me. I now have the name for the guy who is product manager for this effect and will call him today to source a place who can do this.

I'll post soon... or you could just spray it

scary_leary · « **Reply #38 on:** February 13, 2007, 11:39 AM »

Quote from: Jazzchimp on February 13, 2007, 09:28 AM

I'll post soon... or you could just spray it

Never !!

digitaltransfer · « **Reply #39 on:** February 13, 2007, 01:04 PM »

Quote from: scary_leary on February 13, 2007, 11:39 AM

Quote from: Jazzchimp on February 13, 2007, 09:28 AM

I'll post soon... or you could just spray it

Never !!

Ditto not worth it unless your going to get it done properly !! I am on the edge of my seat

Jazzchimp · « **Reply #40 on:** February 13, 2007, 10:52 PM »

mmmm....interesting...

Spoke to the fella and he said it ain't 'tricolor smoke' on the turbo which we thought it could be cos it wasn't invented until the late 80's - too late for this era.

He explained that loads of finishers went out of business in the 90's as trade was moved to cheaper countries and so some of these finishes possibly don't exist any longer. He was very interested though and has asked me to forward any pics to him so he could decipher what it is. I have a few but if you have any good shots of the original finish that show the blue tint send em me quick and he will hopefully tell us what it is.

Cheers

Jazzchimp · « **Reply #41 on:** February 13, 2007, 10:54 PM »

Oh and it would be expensive. You would need to strip the frame, polish it, nickel coat it, polish it again, nickel coat it, polish it again!! then mince around with a nickel base and lacquer layers!!

Where's that spray can!

digitaltransfer · « **Reply #42 on:** February 15, 2007, 08:00 PM »

Quote from: Jazzchimp on February 13, 2007, 10:54 PM

Oh and it would be expensive. You would need to strip the frame, polish it, nickel coat it, polish it again, nickel coat it, polish it again!! then mince around with a nickel base and lacquer layers!!

Where's that spray can!

olloxs I had my hopes on this !! the search continues ......

Danny S could be more supportive just coz you got the perfect finishes

spare a tear for those in the search of the holy grail

monk3y · « **Reply #43 on:** February 16, 2007, 12:35 AM »

heres some more coating details http://www.macdermid.com/industrial/specialtycoatings.html

FuNMoNsTeR · « **Reply #44 on:** February 16, 2007, 02:59 PM »

I am trying something this coming week

If i survive the poisonous chemicals then i will let you know how it went

digitaltransfer · « **Reply #45 on:** February 16, 2007, 04:39 PM »

Who is andy ?

Just got another response from that link from MacDermid Plc have you contcted Merridale Polishing and Plating or Ashton and Moore

I recieved a duplicate form them of your email

pm me or let me know on hear

Thanks

Russell

Jazzchimp · « **Reply #46 on:** February 16, 2007, 04:43 PM »

Quote from: monk3y on February 16, 2007, 12:35 AM

heres some more coating details http://www.macdermid.com/industrial/specialtycoatings.html

Tried em - here's the email reply...

'Sorry this finish does not come from MacDermid'

Now have the 'Surface Engineering Association' on the case!!

FuNMoNsTeR · « **Reply #47 on:** February 16, 2007, 05:04 PM »

Here is the reply i got:

Andy, the finish you talk about is a clear electrophoretic lacquer which is then dyed. It is usually coated over nickel plate. The equipment for doing so, is expensive and not practical to do your self. You could try Merridale Polishing and Plating (0121 556 3636) or Ashton and Moore(0121 236 6234) they both have the lacquer but not the dye. They may ask you to pay for the dye which also could be quite expensive.

Regards,

Mark Baker
European Business Manager.
mobile +44(0)7774 456393
mbaker@macdermid.com
Registered office
MacDermid Plc
Palmer St. Bordsley
Birmingham B9 EU England
Registered No 1290882 England
Tel + (0) 121 606 8100
Fax + (0) 121 606 8300
www.macdermid.com
VAT No GB 655 1343 46

digitaltransfer · « **Reply #48 on:** February 17, 2007, 06:34 PM »

If we ever find the solution it will be ammazing and no doubt there will be a few people after it ! I would love it for my NS ride ! the prob I was told many times was the size of the bucket in which they plate it in !

WE will get there and I am not gonna spray it black although I have been tempted to do it met blk / pearlescent but I just cant bring me self to do it

Lets keep hunting I cant believe all the metal finshes and associations cant find a co that can do this in the Uk