im looking to use a can spray to paint my bike any suggestions on where to get good paint and any tips (not air brush, Can like aerosols) and when i did this b4 the paint dulled alot and became really dirty and hard to clean and suggestion to help this not happen ty!
2007-09-04 11:11:26 · 8 answers · asked by articwolf9393@sbcglobal.net 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Motorcycles
dont do it.everyone can tell you did it with a spray can and will laff at you.cough up some bucks and get it done right
2007-09-04 12:00:14 · answer #1 · answered by ? 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
first: don't use the spray cans... get a good spray gun if you really want a decent paint job.
paint looks only as good as the prep work that went into the surface (bad prep= premature dulling of paint).
completely disassemble the part to be painted, no bolts, bearings, wires, or fasteners of any kind should be on the surface, or part to be painted. then (since you are using spray paint) use either 280 or 380 grit sandpaper and take off the top layer of paint, the color should change slightly even with spray paint. if you use Dupont paint I would say use 380 or 480 grit, then go over it after that with 1000 and again with 2000
once the entire part is in the second part of the paint (you will want to wear latex gloves when handling the part, and keep the area as clean as possible) you can hang it from the rafters (coat hangers twisted together are often strong enough) in your garage, or a rack to hold it off the ground.
once you have it hung, paint your inside corners first (and only the inside corners for the first two "coats") wait 5-10 minutes between "coats." with better paint wait 10-15 minutes
once the entire part is painted, wait 2 days (with spray paint; actual automotive grade paint-wait a week) before you reassemble the parts.
although the parts feel dry- automotive paint takes up to a month to dry enough to wash the part with water, average is 2 weeks. with Spray paint those times are shorter, but not much.
2007-09-04 19:53:32 · answer #2 · answered by godz68impala 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
using the airesol cans ... you get what you pay for really.... and I would advise to spend a few extra bucks and go with a true spray on paint job... rent a compressor and gun for a weekend... but do it right...
but if you do go the spray can route, Krylon makes some higher end paints in a variety of colors that might suit you. take your time in preparing the surface with a high quality primer (as high as you can get in a spray can). if you have some way to control the humidty and temperature, that will help with getting a smooth even coat. once finished with the color coating, you might also add a couple of layers of clear coat (with uv protection if you can find in a spray can???)... that will help with preventing the paint dulling a lot.
good luck!
2007-09-04 18:57:14 · answer #3 · answered by pmk 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Years ago I painted a gas tank with Imeron and a self powered aerosol touch up bottle. They still make them and they probably make a better catalyzed paint than Imeron nowadays. It turned out beautiful and kept a wet look for years.
Go to an automotive paint store and ask the guys how it can be done today.
2007-09-04 22:25:01 · answer #4 · answered by ninebadthings 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Spray cans work well if done right.
Krylon? Maybe. Duplicolor is good, and if you get a truck/van/suv (big) can you may not need another.
When you buy more than one can of a color: Check the lot #!!! Make sure they are the same.
Good prep. Wet sand, paint, dry and wet sand. And wet sand.
Multiple thin coats. And wet sand. Clear coat. You may want to sand between clear coats, I didn't.
I force dry parts. Don't do that when anyone else is home(good way to ruin a headlight bucket).
Don't mix enamel and laquer, unless you want special effects.
2007-09-04 22:58:46 · answer #5 · answered by Firecracker . 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First, do a good prep job, including two or three primer coats, wet sanding between each coat.
then, at the very least, two color coats, wet sanding between coats. more very light coats are preferable to fewer heavy coats.
finally, finish with two or three coats of good quality clear coat. use one with a UV inhibitor to help prevent fading. again, more light coats are better than fewer heavy ones, and wet sand between coats.
keep your new finish shiny by waxing with some good quality wax, don't use tank bags that cover the fuel filler cap, and invest in a decent cover for the bike when it's parked.
Take the time to do a good job and you can get a reasonably decent paint job from a can, but it will never look like a real factory squirt.
Not to dis godz, but ol' Earl Scheib ("I'll paint any car for 99.95!") would be pissed if he saw you misspell his name, especially since you work there.
2007-09-04 20:04:56 · answer #6 · answered by michaelsmaniacal 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
primer, spray, clear coat, wet sand. continue to repeat the process for a smooth look. krylon is good to use.
2007-09-04 23:14:20 · answer #7 · answered by crazyoverhee 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
use clear coating after you spray it
2007-09-04 19:24:57 · answer #8 · answered by Tina 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋