silver-leafing?
yackee
Sun May 08, 2022 11:56 am
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yackee
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Sun May 08, 2022 11:56 am linkquote
Out-there question, anyone ever silver-leaf their scoot? I randomly have a pack of silver leaf and some glue and a brush made for the task. And I have a flat-black rat Stella. I was thinking of silver-leafing the front of the leg shields on one side, kind of like a fat racing stripe. I'm curious if anyone has tried anything similar, and what the technique is...
swiss1939
Mon May 09, 2022 4:36 am
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swiss1939
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Mon May 09, 2022 4:36 am linkquote
I'm curious as well.. but I was trying to figure out how to do it with specific patterns in specific colors.. not just silver and not just random textured.

Hoping someone responds with info!
SaFiS
Mon May 09, 2022 5:41 am
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SaFiS
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Mon May 09, 2022 5:41 am linkquote
Silver / gold leafing, engraving, etc. is common in the UK (Mods and such). Never seen anything similar in other countriesā€¦
the_worm
Mon May 09, 2022 5:43 am
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Mon May 09, 2022 5:43 am linkquote
https://m.roadkillcustoms.com/how-to-apply-gold-leaf-to-your-paint-job/

its common in the really swanky hot rod world - I work in an architectural metal shop that has done some of it - it's pretty straight forward. Mask, apply adhesive, blot it on and brush off the rest and then figure out a way to seal it up. I think it can go under regular clear coat but I'd call some paint shops/check hot rod forums and ask around
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nomadinsiam
Mon May 09, 2022 6:35 am
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nomadinsiam
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Mon May 09, 2022 6:35 am linkquote
Are you making a teapot?šŸ˜ƒ
yackee
Tue May 10, 2022 2:55 pm
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yackee
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Tue May 10, 2022 2:55 pm linkquote
No teapot, just increasingly embarrassed to be driving an "Amish black" scooter! Silver leaf would indicate that I have some style.
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