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Title: Paint Advice Post by bdrums71 on 10/08/13 at 20:51:26 hey guys, im looking to paint my frame/ tank/ and rear fender( custom rear fender my buddy made for me). Im not looking to go to a shop to get it done, and i was gunna take a whack at it using automotive primer and some gloss black spray paint. Today i spray my fork tubes with some black appliance epoxy and they came out awesome. you dont have to prime with the stuff either just sand. so my question is, would it be wise to use this stuff on the frame (frame is sandblasted btw) or should i use primer and some rustoleum gloss black spray paint? how about the tank and fender?.( tank is a sportster tank and both are down to bare metal) i appreciate all your help guys. |
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Title: Re: Paint Advice Post by Dave on 10/09/13 at 04:59:28 Do a search....or just scan back in the RSD and there is plenty of discussion about paint from spray cans. No one has gotten spray cans to hold up on the gas tank - the slopped fuel discolors the paint. There is a 2k clear of some kind that has a chance of working. |
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Title: Re: Paint Advice Post by ToesNose on 10/09/13 at 06:00:37 I've known a few guys over the years who have used appliance spray paint on bikes, mostly on rims since they are supposed to be a bit more scratch resistant then regular rattle can paints. The only real negative that I've heard from different people is that appliance paints don't have any UV resistance and if you keep your bike parked outdoors more often then not the paint will prematurely degrade :-? |
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Title: Re: Paint Advice Post by Gyrobob on 10/09/13 at 07:26:05 615A5740515D46405B535E41320 wrote:
http://www.spraymax.com/index.php?id=361&L=1 |
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Title: Re: Paint Advice Post by Arnold on 10/09/13 at 11:11:46 I used that 2k stuff on my tank and although it somewhat works, you better make sure when you go at the pump you wipe any spillage as soon as possible. I carry a dirty rag on the bike at all times for that purpose. |
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Title: Re: Paint Advice Post by weracerc on 10/09/13 at 12:26:37 you need to shoot several coats of fuel resistant clear and let it cure properly before lettign any fuel spill on the tank.....the fenders will survive with most any clear laquer....just shooting them with the paint and not laying down enouigh clear coat will end up with the paint softening, discoloring, or just flat coming off......bare metal yes prime it 1st for best results......cheap route just shoot it no primer or clear....you will be doing it again much sooner than later. |
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Title: Re: Paint Advice Post by Gyrobob on 10/09/13 at 13:19:39 I'm starting to think that any DIY paint jobs need to be finished off by taking the parts to a body shop to have them shot with a coat or two of genuine multi-ingredient auto paint. |
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Title: Re: Paint Advice Post by warrior on 10/09/13 at 14:28:07 It works great , you just need to know how to use it correctly. Working with in the flash times and letting it cure fully before Wet sanding and buffing |
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Title: Re: Paint Advice Post by WD on 10/09/13 at 18:27:37 Literally thousands of bikes over the years on Do The Ton have been frame or wheel finished in appliance paints. Without issues. The stuff works. Quite well. If you are worried about it, hit up Advanced Auto Parts for some gloss black roll bar paint. Or some nice matte black chassis paint (nearly bulletproof, unlike cured appliance epoxy, which IS bulletproof... a .22 short is technically a bullet, right?)... |
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Title: Re: Paint Advice Post by bdrums71 on 10/09/13 at 23:43:48 thanks for all your help guys, i really appreciate it. i think im gunna try out the appliance epoxy on the frame. as for the fender and gas tank im gunna take my time and use primer and plenty of clear coat. I'm gunna post some pics when im done so you guys can take a look, should take about a week though. |
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Title: Re: Paint Advice Post by stinger on 10/10/13 at 02:02:21 http://www.colorrite.com/ |
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Title: Re: Paint Advice Post by Gyrobob on 10/10/13 at 16:15:37 7C7B6661686A7D0F0 wrote:
Do they make gas-proof paint? |
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Title: Re: Paint Advice Post by swedishbiker on 10/10/13 at 23:11:23 What about the Suzuki decal on the tank, is it proof for spray clear? |
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Title: Re: Paint Advice Post by Gyrobob on 10/21/13 at 20:57:17 63667C7A61683B3B090 wrote:
I love the color of the white paint in my home appliances or all related home articles. Would you please share the name/brand please? :)[/quote] none of those paints can handle even a few drops of gasoline |
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Title: Re: Paint Advice Post by clueless-FSO on 10/22/13 at 16:49:51 Truck bed liner paint in spray cans will handle gasoline spills. People can't keep their hands off it. I went riding with 4 Hurley riders. They all cussed me! Everyone that came in wanted to know about MY bike. Prep it well. I painted outdoors on a calm day. Sold it to a member here that totaled it. |
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Title: Re: Paint Advice Post by Gyrobob on 10/22/13 at 19:17:40 7F7C782127262D25150 wrote:
Show us a web page that has the truck bed liner paint of which you speak. I want some. |
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Title: Re: Paint Advice Post by Gerry on 10/23/13 at 06:31:57 645A514C414C41230 wrote:
Do they make gas-proof paint?[/quote] I wonder if this is fuel proof? http://www.colorrite.com/product/aerosol-kk7-urethane-high-gloss-clear-kit-1007.cfm#details I am going to email them when I get closer to painting my project. |
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Title: Re: Paint Advice Post by Super Thumper on 10/23/13 at 09:23:42 None of the like Dupli-color, Krylon, Rusto-leum or any other rattle can paints even the automotive touch-up paints are designed to resist chemicals and gasoline. They are also soft and won't stand up to abrasion like a good automotive paint should. Paint your gas tank with this crap, spill some gas on it and watch the instant damage. NAPA will fill a rattle can with any Dupont PPG paint color for you...this stuff is a true automotive paint and is resistant to chemicals and gasoline and abrasion. it costs about $17.00 a can but it works! They will a;so sell it in quart cans for those of us with a compressor and a HVLP spray gun. |
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Title: Re: Paint Advice Post by clueless-FSO on 10/25/13 at 04:31:08 Gyrobob, Been a while and not sure if I got it at Wal-Mart or Home Depot. Only 3 colors, black, white, red. Tried the regular paints, and gas ate it. I'll try to find pictures. Jim |
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Title: Re: Paint Advice Post by EJID on 10/25/13 at 09:45:05 4E4D491016171C14240 wrote:
I did a few searches and found the guy who bought your bike (Biddie) - still had some pics on bikepics.com http://www.bikepics.com/members/biddie/96savage/ http://p1.bikepics.com/2009/10/19/bikepics-1809031-800.jpg http://p1.bikepics.com/2009/10/19/bikepics-1809033-800.jpg http://p1.bikepics.com/2009/10/19/bikepics-1809039-800.jpg |
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