Chaps,
I am painting my own bike, i have some race fairing now thats plain with its Yamaha stuff from a TZ250 U so has a coat of shinny stuff on it, but has a few chips out the coat,
I can get an even coat with either spray gun or tins of paint as i have done it before but i want to go an extra step and prepare the plastics right and once painted put a gloss/lacker finish on, Any tips and hints on ....
Prep of Plastics prior to paint
actually painting and paint to use
Finsh of paint...
And should i stick decals on prior to lacker or when im finished?
Not looking to start for another few weeks but be good to read your ideas, tips and tricks,
Thank you O0
Use plastic primer
use 2 pack paint (you can still get it)
then fit transfers
then laquer to finish (use plenty..) do it over a few days
You should use this between each layer dried to break the gloss, so to have a good grip
(https://pure2strokespirit.net/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.tedpella.com%2Fmaterial_html%2F80926.jpg&hash=24275e54149a7ba3a83271c76f1ed693765657ec)
http://www.tedpella.com/cleaning_html/cloths.htm#80926 (http://www.tedpella.com/cleaning_html/cloths.htm#80926)
;) ;)
Thanks Guys .... also been using U flube for some home videos,
I see they use a water/viniger solution to clean the surface as well, and am i correct the primer needs to go on a matt/sanded surface?
Thanks for all your help, Im looking forward to having a go, All be it black i want the Yellow Yam logo's down the side fairings.... >:D
Check out the DIY videos on http://www.vgautopaints.com.au and also the info in the auto paint section.
Have a chat with the paint supplier , we flatten everything again before the final clear coat is added
Quote from: Neal on January 17, 2014, 11:40:04 AM
Have a chat with the paint supplier , we flatten everything again before the final clear coat is added
Ah thanks i was wondering, !!!! some do some dont in the vids i have been watching, ..... When you say flatten before clear coat do you mean flatten the clear coats also? or just the final paint?
Thanks