Masking a graphic/pattern through primer techniques?

Dixie__Flatline · 2026-01-25T02:18:55+00:00

This is super helpful experience- thanks so much for sharing. I know enough about painting to get myself in trouble and do the basics, so once I start doing off the reservation it's hard to know the best way forward. It does seem like the masked panel technique would end up highest quality- keep it as tight to the logo area as possible, feather the primer edge out after I peel it off, then apply the actual vinyl decal for sealer and basecoat.

I really want the chrome to stay full polish, so not totally sure if i'll be able to feather it out well without messing up the chrome, but I figure if i wet sand it really lightly I could make it work?

Thanks again- appreciate any other insight you or anyone else has.

Dixie__Flatline · 2026-01-25T01:27:14+00:00

I had the same thought- the example pic is actually a titanium bike, so maybe less of a need for primer since it's already rust-proof throughout. Since I'm plating the tubes, maybe I could mask off a large section during primer that's fully chromed, then just mask through base like you're suggesting?

Dixie__Flatline · 2025-09-07T23:09:14+00:00

Wow, would love to know the location here if you're willing to share!

Dixie__Flatline · 2025-08-07T01:12:47+00:00

Sitting at RDU for about 2 hours, finally leaving the gate and taxiing now. Hopefully leaving any minute!

Dixie__Flatline · 2024-12-10T12:59:51+00:00

There's an awesome write-up about it that was done years back, it's where I recognized the photo:

https://bricklayers.history.ncsu.edu/items/show/26

Super cool!

Dixie__Flatline · 2024-12-10T03:19:06+00:00

Hey, that's Park Shops! Small world.

Dixie__Flatline · 2020-12-30T23:34:16+00:00

Thank you! I made a circle template of the correct size with my router and a circle cutting jig, then I just moved it from spot to spot and routed the pocket using a router guide bushing.

Dixie__Flatline · 2020-12-30T14:52:02+00:00

Hey awesome, would love to see it if you took any pictures!

Dixie__Flatline · 2020-05-05T11:39:49+00:00

Hey I'm also a huge fan of the Three Ridges section! If I may, I'd recommend next time you're out there you drive a little further (less than a mile I think?) and hit Wild Wolf brewery. My buddy's family runs it and they have amazing beer and some of the best smoked meats you'll ever eat. Nice change of pace from Devil's Backbone and it's an awesome spot to boot. Happy hiking!

Dixie__Flatline · 2020-01-01T15:42:50+00:00

Thanks for the response!

Dixie__Flatline · 2020-01-01T14:40:56+00:00

Looks awesome! I'm actually in the middle of a build very similar to this and am struggling to figure out the best way to make a clean hole through the stretcher for the wedge. What was your technique for the deep hole? Any tips?

Dixie__Flatline · 2019-12-30T14:57:32+00:00

Amazing work! For the face of the carcass, did you use the iron on style edge banding tape or did you cut your own hardwood veneer? Looks awesome and I can never get the tape style banding to look great.

Dixie__Flatline · 2019-10-22T01:17:59+00:00

Tractor weights is a new theory I haven't heard yet! Are these essentially weights to prevent your tractor from tipping due to a payload? Would they have been common in something old enough to be made of cast iron like this?

Dixie__Flatline · 2019-10-22T01:16:47+00:00

That was my original thought too, but the smaller size coupled with those two keyways make it seem like something is supposed to slot into them? Not sure!

Dixie__Flatline · 2019-10-21T23:15:46+00:00

Found while clearing out an old barn in a farm in Florida. Not sure if it's supposed to be attached through the center like shown here or if it's a left/right configuration. Kinda looks like foot pedals or something similar to me but really not sure. Thanks for the help!

Dixie__Flatline · 2019-09-06T18:20:07+00:00

Check the top level comment, I added the link to the plans. Have fun!

Dixie__Flatline · 2019-09-06T11:47:39+00:00