Is it posible to achieve good quality result,or I'll be better off if I take it to the garage? Thanks
2007-07-12 07:03:54 · 6 answers · asked by Bug 2 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Motorcycles
Good quality is the best you will get. For Better, or Best, go to a pro. Ride on is right. The paint is super thin, takes many coats, and does not dry as hard. Many (but not all) will wash off with gasoline.
On the up side, there are a lot of effects that can be done, and it's cheap.
2007-07-12 11:44:00 · answer #1 · answered by Firecracker . 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The main differnce will be longevity. Automotive paints dry alot harder than spray on paints. they're designed to withstand the elements. if you do chose to go the cheap route, the most important thing is the prep work. Making sure you have a dust free environment and that the sanding work is done properly. Use multiple coats, wetsanding between each. temperature and humidity will also effect the quality of the paint.
Professionals paint in an environmentally controlled room so they can control those factors. Most DIY's don't have that option.
Also, rather than going the krylon/plastikote route, you'll get MUCH better quality actually using an air gun to spray your paint. this way, you can buy quality paints by the quart or gallon and spray them yourself. you'll need an air compressor and an air gun. make sure the compressor tank doesn't have an accumulation of moisture or you may be watering down your paint
2007-07-16 11:20:52 · answer #2 · answered by Damien 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you want a professional quality job, take it to a pro.
Spray paint is weak and thin so it can be pushed by the aerosol.
It requires like 20 coats of paint to get enough to polish and even then it will be softer than a 2 part paint and sensitive to gasoline.
I advise against it.
2007-07-12 14:19:34 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can get a good result with aerosols if you are patient, just read the instructions on the can and follow them to the letter.
Some haynes car manuals have a page on how to use aerosols. If not go online and take a look.
2007-07-12 15:46:21 · answer #4 · answered by COLIN E 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Tanks get hot, and this will cause paint to peel if not done professionally. If there is maybe a plastic part to the tank you can spray just that, but be VERY careful when cleaning or chemicals will ruin the paint job. If it is a solid metal covered tank spray paint is a definite no.
2007-07-12 14:30:02 · answer #5 · answered by anitad8406 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
what tank an no u won't get a professional look
You have to do the same no matter what u paint sand it clean it of all oil an grease than do several layers not just one coat
2007-07-12 14:10:09 · answer #6 · answered by nikipoo 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋