Rattel can

Hey kz brothers, opinions plz what is the best rattel can paint for my bike? I think it's duplicolor but I would rather get some other ideas on brands.

I think the Acrylics are better for Gas protection. Don't use oil based enamel and an acrylic clear, it will F up. Stay with one type or the other.

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Do a search, lots of rattle can paint jobs here with more info than you'll ever need.

kzrider.com/forum/6-paint-a-bodywork/520...-own-tank-first-time

martin_csr wrote: Duplicolor Truck Van & SUV acrylic-lacquer is NOT fuel resistant at all. I doubt that any 1-part spray paint wlll be fuel resistant.

I've never used it, but I'd recommend clear coating w a 2k clear after painting the tank.... the 2k stuff is a urethane product in a special can. Search for SprayMax Clear or KillerCans.

I also agree with this. Borrow a compressor and buy a $15 detail spray gun from Harbor Freight to spray the clear if you must. Otherwise I think OldManRock had a hand pump powered sprayer he used, but it wasn't cheap.

DoubleDub wrote:

martin_csr wrote: Duplicolor Truck Van & SUV acrylic-lacquer is NOT fuel resistant at all. I doubt that any 1-part spray paint wlll be fuel resistant.

I've never used it, but I'd recommend clear coating w a 2k clear after painting the tank.... the 2k stuff is a urethane product in a special can. Search for SprayMax Clear or KillerCans.

I also agree with this. Borrow a compressor and buy a $15 detail spray gun from Harbor Freight to spray the clear if you must. Otherwise I think OldManRock had a hand pump powered sprayer he used, but it wasn't cheap.

+1, on putting a urethane 2 part clear coat on your base color. I used OMR's method as per his instructions from the file base here www.kzrider.com/filebase/cat_view/231-no...l-specific?start=100 . Scroll down the page until us see his "HEAD LIGHT CAN PAINT" link. I used Duplicolor for the base color and I used the Preval aerosol sprayer purchased from homedepot (ACE and Lowes carries it as well I think). I also purchased the urethane clear and activator from a auto paint store. You mix the clear and activator in the sprayer jar and attach the aerosol sprayer to the jar and it works like a rattle can. Gets expensive, $15 for the sprayer and $50 for the clear coat and activator ( but I have enough left over to do 15 bikes, lol). A better option for the price I think is the 2K urethane clear coat /activator mentioned by martin_csr. About $20 per can from eastwood.com I think. If you have to buy two cans plus shipping, the better option may be the one I went with, since the cost difference narrows.

A friend of mine tried the aerosol 2k. It didn't turn out glossy like their two part clear that I used, but I wasn't there to watch the application. Not sure.

DoubleDub wrote: A friend of mine tried the aerosol 2k. It didn't turn out glossy like their two part clear that I used, but I wasn't there to watch the application. Not sure.

He must have sprayed in humid climate or didn't prep properly. I used that SparayMax aerosol 2k clear on my Z1 and it came out great. I did have some orange peel that I wetsanded 1500/2000 then just buffed.
Most places you have to buy a minimum amount of clear so $17 a can vs. $90+ for clear is a no brainer. And I have my own spray setup. BTW - you need two cans for a fender, two side covers and a tank.

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Works like a charm every time....

Old Man Rock wrote: Works like a charm every time....

could you outline your process for this Job and can you tell me where to get that sprayer?

Here's a write up for painting chromed head lights.... Same process for plastic side covers using adhesive promoter... The tank, same process with out promoter...

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For the Prevail unit, home depot, ACE hardware, Lowes etc all have them... It's actually rather cheap.

2 part clear, I got mine @ Sherwin Williams automotive paint stores, several here in Phoenix valley.... for both 2 part clear ~ $60.

The key is you can use about any can automotive paint but as mentioned, none will hold up to fuel without a clear coat applied... The clear is what is protecting the paint from fading, fuel spill, chipping etc...

I have never tried it with auto paint but Home Depot sells a jar that an airesol can attaches to. Not much air but it makes anything a rattle can. If you can't get a compressor it would work.