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NONE_too_SOFT · 08-04-2008, 11:30 PM

Just heard from ronayers.com (GREAT site for oem parts) and my order is shipping this week, containing the last bits and pieces i need to get my bike all dolled up with skin again.

Gonna have to set the new plastics back and make it a winter project, so im gonna paint it up. Gonna start sanding tomorrow.

I've read a lot of guys doing rattle can jobs with mixxed results, and same for air brush. Im really not TOO worried about the looks of the paint, as my front is a POS anyways, and i'll be replacing it sometime soon. I do have a compressor, so im leaning towards an airbrush (as i'll be able to re-use it) i've been told i can get one for 40 bucks at walmart. But the rattle can would save cash, and ive seen some actual nice examples of it.

input, please.

JoJoYZF · 08-04-2008, 11:35 PM

If you take your time and prep it right you can get pretty decent results from an air can. If you want it to look the best possible just really focus on the prep work and use the air brush. Either way, the prep for any painting project is a huge part if you want it turning out nice.

Mr Lefty · 08-05-2008, 12:22 AM

PREP is HUGE... but also make'n sure you take your time... don't get too heavy... helps ya keep it even on the larger pieces

ceo012384 · 08-05-2008, 12:37 AM

mrcycles.com can usually beat ronayers for parts.

if you don't care about looks just rattlecan. even if you do care about looks, rattlecan can come out very nicely if you prep carefully... fine wetsand... remove all the sanding dust with tack cloth, primer, sand and tack, color, sand and tack, clear, very fine sand and buff, etc etc...

OneSickPsycho · 08-05-2008, 10:11 AM

And if you fuck up the rattlecan or just aren't satisfied, you really only have time invested, not a whole lot of money.

Phenix_Rider · 08-05-2008, 04:42 PM

Get a decent sprayer, but make sure your compressor will run it. If you don't have enough pressure or flow, the results could be nasty. I'll rattle can my track plastics, but I don't much care how they look.

08-04-2008, 11:30 PM	#1
NONE_too_SOFT Chopstix / \ Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Akron OH Moto: 03 CBR RR Posts: 5,350	almost done Just heard from ronayers.com (GREAT site for oem parts) and my order is shipping this week, containing the last bits and pieces i need to get my bike all dolled up with skin again. Gonna have to set the new plastics back and make it a winter project, so im gonna paint it up. Gonna start sanding tomorrow. I've read a lot of guys doing rattle can jobs with mixxed results, and same for air brush. Im really not TOO worried about the looks of the paint, as my front is a POS anyways, and i'll be replacing it sometime soon. I do have a compressor, so im leaning towards an airbrush (as i'll be able to re-use it) i've been told i can get one for 40 bucks at walmart. But the rattle can would save cash, and ive seen some actual nice examples of it. input, please.

08-05-2008, 12:37 AM	#4
ceo012384 Pompous Prick Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: MA Moto: 06 R6 (race), 04 CRF Tard (race) Posts: 3,040	mrcycles.com can usually beat ronayers for parts. if you don't care about looks just rattlecan. even if you do care about looks, rattlecan can come out very nicely if you prep carefully... fine wetsand... remove all the sanding dust with tack cloth, primer, sand and tack, color, sand and tack, clear, very fine sand and buff, etc etc... __________________ LRRS/CCS #123 Boston Moto Dunlop Woodcraft 35 Motorsports Sidi Pit Bull K&N Filters

08-04-2008, 11:35 PM	#2
JoJoYZF Bring on the Zombies! Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Cleveland Moto: 2000 Yamaha YZF600R Posts: 2,691	If you take your time and prep it right you can get pretty decent results from an air can. If you want it to look the best possible just really focus on the prep work and use the air brush. Either way, the prep for any painting project is a huge part if you want it turning out nice.

08-05-2008, 12:22 AM	#3
Mr Lefty TWFix Legend Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Denver CO Moto: 01 BMW F650GS Dakar Posts: 15,677	PREP is HUGE... but also make'n sure you take your time... don't get too heavy... helps ya keep it even on the larger pieces

08-05-2008, 10:11 AM	#5
OneSickPsycho Ride Like an Asshole Join Date: Feb 2008 Moto: nothing... Posts: 11,254	And if you fuck up the rattlecan or just aren't satisfied, you really only have time invested, not a whole lot of money.