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Because of the time involved in spraying helmets, we have to restrict the number to 2 helmets per month. Consequently, we have to take bookings on a first come-first served basis...no jumping the queue !

Hi,

If you've been wondering where all the photos are, it's because today is the first day for this new-look site and I have to upload everything from scratch !

Gordon.

Arai karting custom helmet   Jarryd

Vespa scooter pearl blue flames Philip

Curtlo bicycle frame + fork Jens

Harley Panhead restoration Glengariff Cycles

 GSX mags   Alan         

 Electric cello for the band 'CODA'    Carol Thorns

Custom VROD in matt white with Taz cartoons   Jean

Custom VMAX airbrush 'Papillon' theme  

Custom Harley pearl blue + graphics    Ronnie Lehman

Honda Blackbird repair   Hendrik Hofmeyr

Custom airbrush C109R cruiser  Mark Breytenbach

Arai racing helmet   Nizaam Esa

Arai karting helmet  Chad Daniel

ZX-14R race replica   Mark Alexander

ZX-10R repair and respray   Competition Bikes (still unpaid !!!!)

Harley Nightrod  Harley CT

Ducati 848 pearl white     Lyndsay

'Impact' (formerly 'Simpson') dayglo helmet (car racing)   Peet van der Walt

                                                                             

SPRAYING CLEARCOAT:

It is critical to choose the correct hardener and 2K thinners combination
for your shop temperature before you mix your clearcoat.
This should be printed on the label of the clearcoat or hardener tins.
Do not try anything different!

Mix the clearcoat, hardener and 2K thinners in the ratios 100 parts, 50 parts
and 30 parts respectively by volume.
Strain the paint into the gun cup, adjust your air pressure to about 4 bar
(I use less) and apply one thin coat, overlapping horizontally
by 50% to 75%.
I work from the bottom of the job to the top.
Allow the paint to tack dry!! When the paint does not "string" when you
touch it, then it is ready for the next coat.
Continue until the clear flows out smooth. If you chose the wrong
hardener, thinner combination in the beginning, you might find that
it does NOT flow out properly!
Do not overload the job at this point because too many coats could result
in runs or "fat edges"!!
You must know when to STOP.
Happy clearcoating!!

These are people or bike shops that have taken their sprayjobs and then
conveniently forgotten to pay me or have to be hounded to pay. Be warned!

Eben Greyling  (currently in jail )
Henry Michalski
Stephen Gam
Leonard Farrell                                                          

Competition Bikes