Painting the raised white Laverda lettering as it has yellowed?

[Comen996]

is there a "correct" paint code?  Would one use a pen type ballpoint or a tiny touch up brush?  Or would you leave it as a touch of patina?  If the paint is perfect elsewhere, the yellowing sort of stands out. Hurt or help the value?  Or no effect. ?  Thx.

 

[angonemoto]

Are you referring to the frame ID white paint? Can you post a pic of what you are referring to?

 

[Comen996]

The white raised letters om the gas tank. For reference the Corsa that is for sale here. The letters are on the black raised badge.  Sorry. Can't attach? a pic.

 

[henrywillms]

Wolfgang has new badges pretty cheap. I chose that route vs repaint mine this time on my Corsa. I have all the badges off off as I had the bodywork repainted. In the past I have used auto touchup paint or Testers paint used for model cars etc.  If the paint is flaking you need to scrape it off first and use  a wax degreaser first.

 

[Comen996]

Thx Henry!

 

[Rob]

Just for info - the badges I sourced from Wolfgang were completely flat.  The petrol tank isn't - it's compound curve requires more than a simple bend.  Or use thicker double sided adhesive foam tape

 

[chrisk]

Just for info - the badges I sourced from Wolfgang were completely flat. 

: They were supposed to be raised letters, what a rip off.

 

[Dellortoman]

Just for info - the badges I sourced from Wolfgang were completely flat.  The petrol tank isn't - it's compound curve requires more than a simple bend.  Or use thicker double sided adhesive foam tape

Those badges bend pretty easily. They are some sort of soft alloy and will take the gentle curve of a fuel tank easily enough. If your fingers aren't strong enough to press it into shape, place it on an appropriately shaped former and tap it gently with a rubber hammer. Best to put it in a plastic bag so you don't get any dirty marks on it before trying to form it.

 

[Davo]

Gotta be a pretty big plastic bag to fit the bike in 

 

[Grant]

Easy to bend once, then they stress harden,
Best get the bend profile right first time.

 

[Dellortoman]

Yes indeed, I suspect they're made of die-cast metal like Dinky toys (Zn, Al, Cu alloy) which work-hardens if you look at it sideways.

Probably showing my age with the Dinky toys reference.

 

[chrisk]

Gotta be a pretty big plastic bag to fit the bike in 

He only needs to put the tank in a bag.
You can get them here: http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Bodybag-W-Arms-/272442486893?var=&hash=item3f6ed6706d:m:mUnudcvhZ--CZSzO_RCRjCw

 

[Grant]

Did these yesterday.
Curves in 2 directions, different each side.
Took only a few seconds to get the right profile, but got to get it right first time.

 

[Comen996]

Wow. That is art. And that orange though! 

 

[IAG]

Comen996-
  Are you going to pull the trigger on the Corsa?