Help with Paint please

[rc46]

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

[fozzy]

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

[Toop]

You should use this  between each layer dried to break the gloss, so to have a good grip







http://www.tedpella.com/cleaning_html/cloths.htm#80926

[rc46]

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....

[kneewall49]

Check out the DIY videos on http://www.vgautopaints.com.au and also the info in the auto paint section.

[Neal]

Have a chat with the paint supplier , we flatten everything again before the final clear coat is added

[rc46]

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