At lost for words.

LOL
To be honest, I don't have any paint and body tools like I use to, so I just use what I have on hand. First I use a rubber mallot to get all the oil can dents out. Then I use a small hammer with a larger hammer as an anvil, utilizing small taps of the hammer instead of heavy blows. That way you minimize stretching.


Then I learned a new trick from this guy, to use a spring center punch to get out all the small little dents. Needless to say it worked like a charm and I am very pleased with the results.

 

some awesome ideas!

 

After 2 cans of aircraft remover, aka nuclear snot, finally got the tank to bare metal. I have a few dents to contend with.

 

Stud welder would be in order and a lot of patience. The real key is to secure the tank down so it will be stable enough to work on.

 

They look pretty shallow. I'd just use filler (no I wouldn't. I'd get all Cretaceous and use lead, but I'm a special sort of dumbass).

 

Yeah. It takes a special kind of dumbass to throw around terms like "Cretaceous".

 

I made this and went the gas filler to massage the dents out the best i could then I used minimum filler.



Then I went with the center punch to take out the high spots.



Hopefully the weather will cooperate so I can finish with the filler and sanding, and on to the primer. It's getting exciting guys!

 

Razz, your focus and fortitude in this whole endeavor is admirable.


And throughout it all I don't recall you telling anybody that they were sub-human, POS's or other derogatory terms . . . In the end it makes for a better story and more people are on your side because of it.
Keep it up!

 

Thank you, I actually want to thank all of you for keeping me motivated and staying on top of the build. Trust me there are some days I get lazy and put everything on the back burner. Then I get that e mail "update please", then I know it is time to get up off my arse. Thank you, every one of you.

 

It's amazing when some bad things happen and the group gets together to support the one in need. In this case we are all wanting to see how it all works out. Razz you are on a roll , keep,the momentum going!

 

I'm more of a Cambrian guy myself.

For that's when I exploded.

 

I've used bondo types of fillers a lot over the years, but have read a lot about lead- filling and leading-in---- it really intrigues me and seems that it's better than any other filler. Probably involves more work, but I'm figuring to to try it in a car project sometime....

 

There is definately a technique to it, and it takes some time to learn. I don't do it often, but that's mainly because I don't have much call to do bodywork. The only real downside is that you will be shaping the lead with a file after laying it down, so need to take the proper precautions. There used to be kits available with the correct lead alloys for body filling. Might be worth looking for one.

 

Yeah.... And vice read just about every article on it over the years in HotRod, etc....the butter stage, the paddle, the file, etc.... It's all head knowledge, I do look forward to trying it though...

 

Looking great Razz, your dedication to the bike is admirable. We've had a mild winter here and I've yet to get in the garage in over 4 weeks

 

Just an iddy biddy update. Shot the color today, just a few more coats to go. Then I will color sand and then clear coat it.

 

Yeah, buddy!!

 

Progress , got to love it! Keep up the good work Razz!

 

Killer!

 

Shot 4 coats of clear on the tank today, I still have to finish sand and buff it smooth. Also got both side covers painted, I am waiting to paint woodstock on them before I hit them with the clear. My game plan for the rest of the day is to sand, prime, and paint the rear fender before the rain sets in for the next 3 days. But I am tuckerd out right now so I might put that off a bit. Till next time. (she sure is lookin perdy)