THE PAINTING NEWB!

Well i wont beat around the bush, I KNOW NOTHING ABOUT PAINTING MY BIKE!! its as simple as that. give me basic step by step instruction, starting at a stock paint job. keep in mind i want to do this out of my garage.
thanks for the help guys!

paging omr!

:laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: thats great!

pm omr,im sure hes got a write up someplace

ALWAYS start with a NEW roller..G

hey now, i admitted i am the newb!! dont be so harsh!!!

Ask and Ye shall receive.... :blink: :laugh:

The same principle applies to tank, chrome & plastics regardless of which paint you choose :ohmy: but I use Dupli-Color can paint due to it is designed as an automotive paint, end of story.

Prep is everything... then adhesion promoter... then paint & wet sanding in between cured coats... then 2 part clears... then wet sand for final and buff out with rubbing compound....

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OMR

Listen to the man, then you can be a Duplicolor Pimp like us!

That's right baby... Yo my Ho.... :laugh: :laugh:

It works, what can I say....

Time consuming, well ya but.... the results speak for them selves and anything worth a crap, well hello! :laugh:

Without arai being like the Duplicolor-Miami Vice, pimpin' IS easy! I kind of miss it...

Like he said, prep and patience are your best friends. I have made Tremclad look good on an old sailboat with proper prep.

You can get a ready to spray lacquer from the auto parts store in quart cans, and get this its Dupli-color. Laquer will not hold up to gas but you can get a nice shine once its rubbed out. I think OMR uses a two part clear to combat the fuel from ruining it. For the newby it might help to get some to practice your spray techniques. Do you have the tools to tackle this? You will need a sander, a spray gun, compressor, etc. Most of all patience, patience, patience.