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Message started by Scott.aust on 06/25/12 at 05:27:13

Title: Paint for respray ?
Post by Scott.aust on 06/25/12 at 05:27:13

To anyone who has resprayed their bike - how much paint did you use ?

Title: Re: Paint for respray ?
Post by Dave on 06/25/12 at 10:08:12

Respray what? Tank, fender(s), side panels(s) frame?

Doing a single system paint - or base coat/clear coat...or candy or pearl?

Title: Re: Paint for respray ?
Post by scubachef on 06/25/12 at 10:43:54

I have not painted this bike yet, but I did a yamaha xs750 tank, side covers, trim on seat pan, and the tail section. Below are some ideas of my usage. Hopefully it gives you some kind of reference.

Metallic Black Basecoat (3:1)- little less than 3/4 qt
1 light coat and 2 medium wet coats 1 dust coat

clear (4:1)- 1 qt
1 light coat 3 medium wet coats

Both were shot with an Eastwood HVLP gun.

Title: Re: Paint for respray ?
Post by Scott.aust on 06/25/12 at 12:00:34

Sorry, yes more specific - tank, both fenders and side covers. Base coat and a clear coat. We buy paint in litres here so a quart is .9 of a litre. Just wanted a rough idea, I was thinking a litre of each should be enough.