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Posted by pcarrell
 - November 19, 2012, 11:32:35 AM

Pretty slick!

Posted by ChilliDrift
 - November 19, 2012, 09:37:58 AM

turned out nice. I like it.

Posted by DC
 - November 19, 2012, 06:44:14 AM
Quote from: 45 Bravo on November 18, 2012, 19:28:15 PM

I do drive a 99. 1500

Well, I guess that confirms it would look good done to a 99.   ;)
Posted by 49Reo
 - November 18, 2012, 21:24:39 PM

That looks great! Good job!

Regards and such,
49Reo

Posted by 45 Bravo
 - November 18, 2012, 19:28:15 PM

I do drive a 99. 1500

Posted by DC
 - November 18, 2012, 19:19:36 PM

Great look!   8)  Gives me ideas.  I think a 99 would be ideal to go with this kind of finish.

Posted by 45 Bravo
 - November 18, 2012, 15:37:09 PM

I considered the hammered brass and copper, I tried both on an old handgrip, and screw heads, but didn't like it as much..

I tried several different paints, before settling on these..

It has been about a month now, and the comments on the bike has been positive..

And I am still digging it..

So I have started painting the non chrome screws on the forks, and other places with the copper paint..
Black with copper screws look tough..

45 Bravo
Posted by David Baker
 - November 18, 2012, 12:57:06 PM

I like the look Bravo, At our local Ace Hardware they have some sprays for faux metal finishes, One in particular I've used on outdoor electrical boxes for the deck have a hammered look made by Rust-Oleum, http://www.rustoleum.com/CBGProduct.asp?pid=29 They have a color chart, Give it a look.

Posted by CDNRatMan
 - October 20, 2012, 23:40:30 PM

 did not know if from the start of this I would like it......but seeing it I am kind of swayed towards it, and I like because it is not the norm. So if I strip my parts off ship them to oyu you can have them back before spring? Then I can decid over the summer if I like them and think of the free advertisment I am giving you.....

Posted by pcarrell
 - October 20, 2012, 22:37:56 PM

Dude!  Way to take the leap!  Looks GREAT!

Posted by 45 Bravo
 - October 20, 2012, 22:25:16 PM

Ok, I promised some photos of my progress.

While I am still in search of a good brass paint, I have been playing with what I have.

The left grip rubber inserts just pop out after you remove the grip, the right grip must be masked, or completely taken apart ( I opted for the masking)


The black &gold look good I think.

Here is the copper accents added, the copper screws  on black would look good too.


The right side has the same treatment.

I have not clear coated it yet just in case I decide I don't love it.

But at the moment, I kinda dig it..

We had a classic car show in town today, and I had to shoot some photos for the paper, (some will find their way on here later)

There were a few other motorcycles parked nearby to enjoy the show, (read that as 3 Harleys, 2 road kings, and a heritage soft tail)

I had done this before the show, and had my solo seat on so the big fenders were shining in all their glory, you can guess which bike drew the most attention..
Even though we were not part of the show..

Most of the people liked the accents.

So, what do you, the other Drifter owners think?

45 Bravo
Posted by 45 Bravo
 - September 17, 2012, 20:36:12 PM

Update, I have been trying different paints on aliminum and chrome plated plastic, I have found a good copper texture that looks good, but have not found as of yet a good looking brass .

I will post photos when I am closer.

I still think doing the grips, brake & clutch tanks and levers is a good place to start, as they are detailed, and not too large, just some accents..

45 Bravo

Posted by DC
 - September 17, 2012, 20:04:24 PM
Quote from: Troll on August 29, 2012, 11:05:45 AM

Going steampunk?

I think a Drifter would look great done in a steampunk theme.  Someday. . . maybe someday . ..
Posted by cochise
 - August 31, 2012, 22:01:30 PM

When I was a kid there was a fellow down the street with a  white 60's Norton that had a copper plated gas tank. I think its a stage in the  chrome plating process. It was wild looking and I've never seen another like that.

Posted by greenbarn
 - August 31, 2012, 10:50:57 AM

I'm a big fan of the looks of brass and copper.  I think I might like it.  Send pictures.

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