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bmiller · #1 Unread post by **bmiller** » Tue Nov 13, 2007 4:20 pm

Hi all, discovered this board doing research for a client. I'm 31 been riding since age 15, and own a custom paint shop in Durham NC. Goes without saying that sometimes a passion can turn into a hobby, and then into a paycheck. I love riding, and making them look better than they were before I got'em. I have a 05 Triumph Daytona 650, and a 2000 Freightliner that gets about 4 mpg, so I ride the bike everyday regardless of weather. Hope I can be of help if anybody has questions about paint work regarding their scoots.

badinfluence63 · Thu Nov 15, 2007 7:43 am

bmiller,

Welcome.

I am in Goldsboro,NC as we speak. Just came back from J&E's in Winterville and almost bought a bike from Ray Price back in September. I use to work construction in the research triangle for a couple years.

Do you do air brush?

Bluebabe · #3 Unread post by **Bluebabe** » Thu Nov 15, 2007 11:47 am

Yep, it's a great site....becoming a little addictive!! Yes, I would be curious to know if you do airbrushing, too.

We are going to have a friend do up a design on hubby's bike.....

bmiller · #4 Unread post by **bmiller** » Thu Nov 15, 2007 1:32 pm

Yes I do some airbrush work. I don't get a chance to do a lot, because it seems most people in my area think because Maaco can paint a car for $450 then a bike should run about $250. Most of my repaints run around $500 for a show finish with some lettering. And thats really cheap for a flawless finish. I have done a few realistic flames in the past, and a marblized tribal pattern on a sport bike. I also have a vinyl cutter that I use to make masks for really detailed designs off of CAD programs(a real time saver) about the only thing I can not do yet is murals. I'll post a few pics.

Patrick · #5 Unread post by **Patrick** » Thu Nov 15, 2007 3:31 pm

I love riding and welcome to the site from DFW Texas. :welcome5:

Patrick

bmiller · #6 Unread post by **bmiller** » Thu Nov 15, 2007 4:29 pm

Here are a few pics of basic things that I've done that are the mojority of my work.
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Bed cover for a Ford Ranger
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Tank for for client that wanted the emblem off the side of the tank, and painted on so he couldn't feel it. No clear on the tank yet.
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An electraglide I did in purple candy
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bmiller · #7 Unread post by **bmiller** » Thu Nov 15, 2007 4:32 pm

oops....

bmiller · #8 Unread post by **bmiller** » Thu Nov 15, 2007 4:35 pm

Thu Nov 15, 2007 7:56 pm

to TMW from

dean owens · Thu Nov 15, 2007 8:14 pm

i'm in pittsboro and work in chapel hill. i should drop by your shop some time.

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