i need to spray my bikes tank, what the best paint to use,and finish coat, and maybe how many coats of each ?
2006-11-22 11:23:48 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cars & Transportation ➔ Motorcycles
Looks like only one other person gave you some good advice.
Here's a simple paint that I use.
PPG Base Coat Clear Coat.
1.Prep work, sand tank w/400 wet dry paper
2.Wipe tank with Alcohol in (one) direction.
3.Go to wal mart & buy Sandable primer in a can, it's simple & works. Cheap.
4.Resand that tank, rinse w/water & dry.
5.Make sure you have a filter on the gun, traps moisture.
6.Set gun at 65 psi at the gun.
7.Spray a tac coat and let dry for 11 mins.
8.Spray a base coat covering, no need to make it shine, just cover well. Let it dry 21 mins. set a timer.
9.Spray next coat same way, let dry 21 mins.
10.Spray final color coat, let dry 21 mins or more.
11.Mix Clear Coat 2-1
12.Spray 65 psi, This is very important, spray a 1st tac coat, let stand for 21 mins, spray next coat covering well and making it shine, let stand 21 mins, then spray the final coat same way, if you want a pearl look then add it on this final coat to the gun.
If you have paint exp. then you might want to use House of Kolor Paints, but they are very expensive to buy, but do offer more ways to paint.
2006-11-22 13:19:16 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 5⤊ 0⤋
To spray correctly you will need to go to an auto shop that sells paint. They most likey will not sell to you unless you have an approved vapor mask.
I repainted a TR650, two fenders and a tank with a quart and had left overs. I applied two coats.
I also had 2 drip marks that I knew existed and it bugged me as long as I owned the bike. Only one drip mark was visible to the public if they looked hard, still I almost wish I had handed over the stuff to be painted. Keeping the work area dust free for hours to allow the paint to dry is very hard.
Carl
2006-11-22 11:38:58 · answer #2 · answered by Carl P 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
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2016-10-17 10:16:35 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you are going to spray your own tanks, then don't expect a great result, only an o.k. result. Professionals generally have their own "tricks" of the trade to make bikes sparkle with depth and look like they have 20 coats of clear. If you're still doing it yourself, then use Dupont color 4 coats and clear it with 5 to 6 light coats. Then sand & buff. Good luck.
2006-11-22 11:34:16 · answer #4 · answered by dt_05851 3 · 3⤊ 0⤋
This depends on the type of paint job you want.
Flashy or functional?
Whether you have a compressor and sprayer; or are simply going to spray can it ?
If you want to see several good quality spraycan paint jobs, and learn the way they did it; there are several in the forums at http://www.thegsresources.com/
2006-11-22 13:58:37 · answer #5 · answered by bobus1964 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It would be better for you to take it to a paint shop.You have already told me you don't know what you are doing.Do you own an air compressor with a dryer or a spray gun be cheaper to take to a pro.
2006-11-22 11:31:04 · answer #6 · answered by Douglas R 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
i own a repair and paint shop,and you need to use a good poly urethane paint on it with about 3 real good coats on it,and let it set for at least a day and harden up some,,good luck,i hope this help,s.
2006-11-22 11:55:47 · answer #7 · answered by dodge man 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
unless you're apro, and bike is nice otehrwise, leave it to a professional, Check out some places and take of the tank for them to do it.
2006-11-22 11:25:50 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ask the dealer you bought it from. Or check motorcycle websites.
2006-11-22 11:25:22 · answer #9 · answered by ndtaya 6 · 0⤊ 2⤋