Harley Softail M8 Streetbob, Fuel Tank Conversion, Final Paint Finishing
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- čas přidán 6. 09. 2024
- After a successful day in the paint booth, time to flat and polish it..!
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This does my head in. I can’t fathom how sanding takes off the shine and then by magic it returns with some polish. Amazing.
The more you put into it, the more you get out of it, and it's clear, even without the video proof of your entire process, that you put a load of hard work into this paint job, and it really shows. Can't wait to see it on the scoot and out in the sunshine!
Thanks so much Tommy, it has been an epic job, so many more processes than a regular paint job, at least 6 layers of paint and lacquer, all sanded in between, and hopefully it'll last for years and still hold it's finish.
You're right to be proud of those results Del. It looks amazing. Respect to folks who do paint work for a living. So much hard work goes into a great paint job. I just did basically the same process on old , weather beaten headlights and was happy with the results. Blessings to you and Penny. Have a great weekend. ❤👍👍
Thanks Rick, glad you approve,👍 im really happey wit hte results, thee are a few tiny micro scratches on it, but it will fully harden off in a few weeks and ill get them out with the mop then. Take care and thank you as awlays for yourt lotal support.. Take care and enjoy your week.. D&Px
A stark contrast to what I saw in the first few videos from this awesome channel.
From scrim on the bandit of doom to a finish that any auto-finisher would be proud of!
Beautiful result Del and Penny x
WOW!What a wonderful result!!
Thank You, glad you enjoyed it!
Hiya Penny and Del - wonderful video! I understand the explanation about post-paint work. But for a first timer, after putting all of that work into prep, priming, paint and clear coat the results of that first sand with must be hard to take if you're not prepared! I guess you just have to have faith in the process of finer and finer grits and polishing to bring it back to its former glory and beyond. Excellent result - the tank looks amazing! Take care, dear friends. Be well, ride safe and have a great weekend!
I guess you're right, but when the finished paint surface is like glass, you'd never get that straight from the gun, so it is and improvement right from the first grit paper.. running a hand over the paint gun finish is shiney to look at but knobbly to touch.. and from first sanding that begins to smooth out, even though its gone dull, you're cutting the finish back to make it smooth.. then just work finer and finer to bring back the gloss.. it's all about feel and the satisfaction is enourmous.. .take care my friend and have a wondferul weekend.. D&Pxx
It’s amazing what you can feel with your bare fingers when wert sanding. Every flaw. Alan
Yes indeed, it's all in the feel.
Nice video Del & Penny. Excellent job mate, it's all in the prep and after paint work worth it. Looking forward to seeing it fitted, hope all is well with you both. it's windy and bloody wet over here, so it's off to play in the shed. Have a great weekend and take care. Cheers
Thanks mate👍, i recon that explains it.. we're getting some fine early summer weather at last.. i guess you can take comfort in the fact you blokes don't get thick salt on the roads in winter, so much you can hear the harley mudgaurds rusting on a quiet night..lol! Have fun in the shed and take care aye.. D&Pxx
To see the shine come back never fails to satisfy. It’s a wonderful thing to watch happen. Looks great brother, well worth the effort. Good job.
You got that right, satisfy indeed..(and a little relief too, lol)
Lovely results Del beautiful finish
Thank you! 😊
This one didn’t show captions but rely on comments, it’s really quite bit of sanding and polishing, at the end didn’t see metal flakes, that’s awesome. Did great job, if it was me, I probably go overboard. Lol. Have nice weekend you and Penny
I only added a tiny amount of flake to give the appearance, maybe, of a night sky... didn't want it sparkling everywhere like a Cholo show bike lol Good to hear from you, as always, have a great weekend!
What you did was not bad! It’s still pretty kewl.
That rainbow flake is more 70's than Rod Jane and Freddy! and I love it! 🌈😂👍
ok , its a little bit like the 70s flake only much more subtle! lol! ✌️♥️
Like Rod Stewart in platforms and Bay City Roller trousers aye..lol! Shangalang..!
@@Moonfleet41 Shangalang indeed! 😉👍
Thanks very much for replying to my comment. I'm going to be painting all of the bodywork on my Softail this summer, so I appreciate this advice. I only hope my rattle can job turns out Ok. Cheers mate.
Turned out well, when polishing tho slow down how fast you move the pad a bit and fully break down the polish, it should go almost clear. Also a dual action polisher for finishing with a soft pad will give it that bit extra shine rotary will leave holograms.
A wide pad DA is on the shopping list for sure. !
Great job the glitter looks perfect I doubt I would have enough patience to achieve such a fantastic finish. A credit 👍👍👍
Thank you! 😊 it was a lot of work for sure, but worth it when it's for your own bike.
That looks awesome..
Thank you.
Lookin SHARP !!! Good job !!! 👍🏻🤠🇺🇸
Wow 👍
Nothing to it but to do it.
Nothing short of GORGEOUS!
Great job Del but you should leave the masking and foam in until you’ve finished the flat sanding, you defo going to get shit in the tank, it’s unavoidable
Look closely at 1:31 you can see the second foam seal i placed below it, the tank is still sealed ! ( you'll see me remove it in the next video).
Apologies, missed you replacing it 👍👍👍
I didn't replace it mate, as you can see when I pulled the fist one out, it was already under there! I put two in, one of top of the other!
Not of course, the most exciting video you've done, but it is good to see the amount of work and patience required to get the result that you did. I can't wait to see it in the sunlight!
Looks fantastic
Now you gotta do fenders to match
Fantastic job, be proud of yourself. A lot of work, but your patience has paid off. Have a great weekend, Günter/Nürnberg
Thanks, you too my friend.
Top delboy s 👌👌👌👌👌👌👌
Now that is impressive - & any future gull brave enough to crap on it better be wearing an eye patch & look especially jolly, just in time for it's imminent & well deserved rogering . . Nice job : )xx
Like reading your whiteboard intros, but can't help wondering what if the Hokey Cokey really is what its all about.
awesome video brother ! Absolutely flawless job , amazing paint job brother, bike is gonna look bad ass 🎉 keep up the great work and stay safe guys cheers from New York 🍺🍺🍺
Thank you so much for your kind words brother.. im glad you approve.. it'll look awesome on the bike im sure.. have a great weekend and stay safe.. D&Px
That flack looks like a shot of the heavens at night, splendid!
Thank you, that was the aim.
Awesome Del. I'd love to have a Street Bob as it resembles so much the Blackline that I've had, but I find the tank so small.
Me too, the Street Bob is a great bike in so many ways. Way more light and agile than almost any other Harley, but that tank is just daft.. 140 miles at best and it just looks wrong... this will give me almost 200 mile range and look exactly right.
hello form Scotland love the stuff that you do on the bikes keep it up bud
Thanks, will do!
Nice one Del 👍
Can I ask, is it just a dish soap solution for the wet sanding 🤔👍
Keep up the great work Del 'n' Pen 👍
Thanks Paul, I use distilled water and HAND soap rather than dish soap.. not as strong on the new paint !
Wow! 👍😀👍
👍
I’ve destroyed two paint jobs at this stage. Both times it was from going to hard on an edge…. I enjoyed the process of painting, didn’t enjoy the final step. Makes me nervous now. I painted the same tank and fender three times.
I think we've all been there Jason, that's how we learn the feel for it.. Next time try the soft foam back pads rather than harsh paper, and another good tip is to lay down a slightly heavier coat on the corners in the first place, and always be gentle as you can, let the dercreasing drag on the pads guide when to stop.. and keep wiping off to check the finish.. it's all in the practice aye !
For the uninitiated among us. What is the difference between 3000 and P3000?
The first pad was soft foam back and the second pad was firmer to cut a little more smoothly!
@@Moonfleet41 Thanks Del. Always good to find out additional info that can improve my own paint work potentially.
what I have always wondered at, is how do you know when you have sanded enough with whatever grit you are using?
It's largley a matter of trial and error, you can feel the drag on the pad change and get "slicker" or smoother, sliding over the job easier and it smooths out, then just wipe it down with clean soft paper towel and inspect the finish, if it looks uniform and no dull patches, then you're done, and can move on to a finer grade, if not, and it's still patchy, then keep going.. but be gentle and patient all the way.
hello very interesting I have a question which bike does the tank come from because I am looking for one and I don't know which one to use thank you
There's a couple that fit straight on, a common choice is the Softail Slim... but then you'll end up with a dummy fuel cap on the left and I didn't want that... so the only one that has a single cap and fits srtaight on is from a Softail Low Rider S or ST... if you want the fuel gauge to work and enjoy the full tank range, you will need the correct pump to go with it!
Beautiful process.
Congrats.
Thank you!
Looks amazing, what water mix was it?
Nothing special Daz, just distilled water and a squirt of hand soap.
A long process, but absolutely stunning finish, well done sir. Fantastic job and video
Lovely paint job Del ! Hard work and attention to detail always pays off ! can't wait to see it on the Harley 👍
Thanks Paul 👍
All the work payed off ,great finish pal
Thanks mate!
Great video,and a great tutorial thanks Dell 👍
Happy to help!
looks really really good, cant wait for the fitting.
I'm nicking your processes lmao... I'm starting to paint Giselle bike, and doing the various sanding but only upto 2000, as its supposed to be matt camo.
Have a great weekend, catch you next week.
Is it just water as a lubricant? Sorry if I missed it?
Just distilled water and a squirt of hand soap.
Long but worth it! Love the rainbow flake 👌🏻
Thanks mate, looks banging in the sunshine... but really difficult to film as all the camer does is pick up the reflection!
Ace mate 🤟🏻
Looks absolutely fantastic!
Good idea taking your watch off too.
Thank you kindly Harold... learned that lesson a long time ago handling body work, zips, buckles, rings and watches, it'll never end well so get rid of 'em!
Looks mint Del..well done.
Aye looking grand bud. Looking forward to seeing it all mounted up 👍
Thanks 👍
Awesome result on thatvtank mate. Looks lovely.... 👍 Off to the isle of man in a few hours for 10 nights (bikes, beers and more bikes 😀) looking forward to seeing on the the bike.
Blimey Gareth, been meaning to get over there for 40yrs, I'll have to make it a retirement present to myself... hoping they still allow Mad Sunday by then! Have a great holiday and ride safe mate.
Cheers mate. As for mad Sunday that officially stopped last year. They have racing on that day now but the mountain road is one way for the full fortnight instead of just the one day... This also means unfortunately lots of people tend to run out of talent even with the traffic calming measures they have. Speak to you soon buddy 👍
@@garethburningham9467 Enjoy yourself mate and ride safe...
Nice 👍
I love that kind of job, painted my Intruder 1500 with spraycans, and i feeled it with pleasered, sorry for my bad English, am from Sweden, hope you understand it😇😉
Yes, very clear, perfect English, and glad you approve!
🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉
stunning finish del camra work a1 plus
Thanks mate, all down to our Penny!
Brilliant, as always. What’s in the spray solution?
Just soap and water mate!
Hi, could I ask what happened to Penny your good lady, We never see her any more, she used to keep you on the straight and narrow.
Cheers 10:58
She's still here, behind the scenes and a driving force behind the Channel, sadly mate these days it's not always a safe and pleasant place to be for a woman online, especially in the motorcyle community... sad evolution of what was once a much happier place. Thanks for your support.
5,000 grit, (toilet paper)
Wouldn't fancy taking a poo in your house lol
Looking good! Are you not using the centre console you made?
Still trying to source some wrinkle paint for the finishing work, want to get the tank on the bike first.