Wondering if anyone can recommend a good painter in melb who does flakes and such, I did get a quote of $3k for a tank and tail which floored me a bit (but to be fair I don't know what it costs and I know this guy is one of the best, he costs what he costs and his work is impeccable.. I just don't have that sort of budget ).

Or is $3k about right?

Aaron Nelson Freedom Expression Company , Great Painter / Artist and Cheap, Tell him that I send you 0411 388 866

He has a Facebook page as FEC, Also look up Silvereye Industries on face book

He did this one for one of my mates Adrian at Silver Eye, Tank, Rear Fender and Headlight under $2000.00

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Cheers Walka, that is a stunning paint job.. absolutely beautiful..
thanks

To give you an idea on price, on my last bike (a Softail), I got a pearl silver paintjob with a white flake professionally painted, with custom airbrushing on tank and both fenders for $2k cash. Bloke has gone back home to Los Angeles so no longer here. It was good quality work so $3k (and without airbrush work) is on the more expensive end of things but if it's a legitimate business transaction where tax and overheads are taken into account, it's probably not too bad. But I'm sure you could do better as you and Walka suggested

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