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Old Feb 23, 2010 | 04:24 PM
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Default Another XBones update...

A few more pics.

No more gold. I'm going totally rustic.



Aluminum doesn't patina. I hate aluminum. It takes a lot more work than all the other metals. I used lacquer with brown dye in it, and added some diluted mint green paint for the aging effect.









The ignition was stripped of it's chrome, then patinad first to give it some texture and color variation, then rusted, and finally clear coated with flat clear coat.







I cant decide whether i like the headlight low down like this or at the top of the shock where it originally was.

 
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Old Feb 23, 2010 | 04:34 PM
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Finally!!!!!!! Can't wait to see it back together.
 
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Old Feb 23, 2010 | 04:41 PM
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C., your bike looks soooooo good !! I have to PM you, i have a few questions about some metal work. You really have an eye for this stuff!!!
 
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Old Feb 23, 2010 | 04:45 PM
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HOT DAMN C. Numb!!!! I was weary of the thought of you doing that to your rocker covers, but that's the shiznit!!! Your bikes on a plain of it's own in my book!! I'm blown away as usual man!!! Thanks for turning me on to the 140 fatty man.. It's turned out even better than I had imagined!
 

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Old Feb 23, 2010 | 04:50 PM
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Wow! That looks great, can't wait to see it all back on the bike and an overview shot of the whole package. The bar just keeps going up around here. Glad to be a member of this community.
 
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Old Feb 23, 2010 | 07:00 PM
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numb you gotta bolt that stuff back together and get it posted for us to see. That solo bag really clashes now but would be fantastic on my scoot.
 
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Old Feb 23, 2010 | 07:03 PM
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Default C Numb???

Seriously?!?!?! is this the same C Numb that I remember so long ago that was down in the dumps over his bike being wrecked????

Yo stuff looks killa mang' that and that ain't no joke!!! I really think the bike is lookin pimp and you have done an awesome job with everything so far. I am sure that your imagination will continue to take it to new levels.

Keep it up and keep us posted.
 

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Old Feb 23, 2010 | 07:07 PM
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Nice man, that gold kind of clashed with the rest of the bike ...

Bike is starting to look more and more steampunk! Cool!

since you asked, I like the headlight higher up ...
 
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Ok now I'm on board with you!!!!
That is exactly how those should have been from the start! You guys are killin me..lol
Just blows me away! I love that look!!!!Great job your fuggin talented!!!!!
 
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