"Tins"

Having a look into the future of my 74 Mk2 restore, I will have the tank and two side covers stripped and repainted. I am trying to avoid the decal for graphics and keep it possibly simple. maybe like Keanu Reeves Norton, (below.) Or a more traditional look? I have contacted a custom paint shop here in town, (Las Vegas, NV.) and without seeing the 3 tins, he quoted me a price of around $1000-$1200 for stripping, one color base, clear, custom "Norton" paint graphic(s) and clear, etc. Now, of course I will get other estimates and my options are limited here in Vegas. I am not sure if shipping them out of state would be an option due to the delicate nature of this job, (can you say, UPS shot put in truck?)

Anyway, my question(s) are:
1) Does this price seem reasonable.
2) Would you consider sending out of state to get the right job done? *Limited options here in Vegas.
3) Other considerations, (Other than paint myself, I know my limitations.)

K. R. Norton paint scheme:



Or possibly something like this?
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Current tank, (*Very crazed and cracked finish.)


Current side cover:

I like the Red scallopped version.

PM sent.

The price you have been quoted is reasonable if the work is flawless or very near flawless. I sent a '76 BMW R90S tank, fenders, side covers, seat surround and head fairing to Maryland, from Massachusetts, (UPS---$350) for re-do of the original "Daytona Orange" sliver/smoke/orange paint job, $1900 and got about as good as it gets, far better than the factory. I did drive down to pick it up, being less expensive than UPS. In another adventure with my '75 Mk III I paid $2000 for the tank, fenders, side covers (see the set at www.northeastcycleworks.com) to be done in black with 24 carat gold leaf, that is flawless and about 10' deep.

Good paint work is expensive, but is well worth the money if you plan on keeping your machine. I envy those that have the talent...

RS

That price is also comparible of what we would pay in the UK.
The problem with having the decals painted on the tank & side panels, is that they might not be level with the bike/ground.
I always put the panels on the bike, then the decals to my satisfaction, 'cause I am too fussy.
The other problem with professional resprays is if they get chipped & have to be touched up, especially metalflake.
Must admit though, though my resprays are alright, they are not as good as the professionals.
Worth asking if touch up paint is available, just in case.

Try Mexico or even Thailand . They can do amazing paint at prices way lower..Waiting for the work to be done with your feet up on a beach drinkin' cervezas or cold Tigers brought to you by pretty girls and a massage to relieve the stress of worrying about the finished result. Call them every now n' then from the cheapest cel phone networks and phones to see how things are going. They will ever so carefully pack the finished tank - sidecovers in a shipping box for the flight home. Just an idea, waiting for my paint to go intollerable.. peter.

A guy in Vermont, Brent Budgor at Vintage Vendors, painted a set of tins for a friend of mine and did an outstanding job.
I would not hesitate to let him paint my bike. You can do a search for his site and contact him.

Contact Brent, he is on the Norton Links page. I have read nothing but good from him, my interactions with him were outstanding even though I am too poor / cheap to have my tins painted (yet).

Geoff

porterg said:

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It is amazing that a dysfunctional family of morons on TV have taken this term to be used even here. :roll:

That's an old term that was used for hogleys and Injuns going way back. Does seem kinda odd for a community of wings, bonnets and spanners to use that old term! LOL :roll:

Brent @ Vintage Vendor is the guy to do the paint job. I sent mine over from the UK for him to work his magic on and he didn't let me down. And on the plus side he's a great guy to business with, keeps you well informed and he is on time.. In fact the only thing he will exceed, is your expectation.

Olephart said:

That's an old term that was used for hogleys and Injuns going way back. Does seem kinda odd for a community of wings, bonnets and spanners to use that old term! LOL :roll:

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yea it should have stayed there

"tins" I can live with. The term that makes me roll my eyes is "oil bag" :roll:

I thought it was "fork nuts", that drove you crazy? Or are we going to call them nolts now?

Dave
69S

Oh, I went crazy years ago. Don't remember if fork nuts had anything to do with it. :wink: