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Post by Milky C on Feb 23, 2014 23:02:58 GMT
Just after a bit of advice.
Got a decent compressor and the painting kit including a water trap.
Rubbed down the tank and the mudguards that im planning to paint gloss black, this is where im at a bit of a loss with regards to what sort of paints, technique and laquer to use.
This is for my track bike so it doesn't have to be a factory finish but Id like to make a decent job of it
If anyone has any experience, advice or tips all are greatly received
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Post by Betty Swallox on Feb 23, 2014 23:07:06 GMT
Yes Craig, don't use Hammerite smooth black.......it's produced in Satan's bowels. It also sticks to any surface known to man but still manages to look shite lol
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Post by bridgestone on Feb 24, 2014 11:15:43 GMT
Have a word with Gonzo...... He will offer advice....or better still paint it for you.. (Maybe he'll give you an apprenticeship!  ) |
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Post by David on Feb 24, 2014 12:24:10 GMT
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Post by Gonzos Kustom Paint Shop on Feb 24, 2014 18:16:32 GMT
am here
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Post by Milky C on Feb 24, 2014 18:48:04 GMT
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Post by Gonzos Kustom Paint Shop on Feb 24, 2014 19:05:52 GMT
ok pic of the bits you need to paint, gonzogonzo1@hotmail.co.uk
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Post by muzzasv on Feb 24, 2014 20:16:30 GMT
Just after a bit of advice. Got a decent compressor and the painting kit including a water trap. Rubbed down the tank and the mudguards that im planning to paint gloss black, this is where im at a bit of a loss with regards to what sort of paints, technique and laquer to use. This is for my track bike so it doesn't have to be a factory finish but Id like to make a decent job of it If anyone has any experience, advice or tips all are greatly received just get gonzo to do them bud |
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Post by ZX6-Chris on Mar 2, 2014 15:39:35 GMT
Great thread craig , been baffling me about what paints and stuff.
from what I understand of stuff ive read and watched.
There is 2 methods both need a matching primer to the colour you are planning on painting.
You can buy gloss paint which requires the harderner in it and it saves the need to lacquer afterwarda, downside to this method is that the blemishes and drips are alot harder to buffer out.
the other way is to buy your basecolour which needs a thinner, apply 2/3 coats (sanding between coats with a very fine wet dry sand paper) and repeat the process for lauqer (which needs hardner in aswell)
. Obvisuly missing the sanding on the final coat.
Then to get a perfect finish, you will need to get some cutting compound and use that with a buffer machine to cut any imperfections out.
as for technique, you best getting some scrap bits of plastic of metal and pratice. But you will need to set your compressor and spray gun up to the distance you are spraying. This will obviously come with practice..
Also as with everything the more you pay the better the quality of the paint :-)
please mr gonzo correct me if anything I have said is wrong :-)
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Post by Gonzos Kustom Paint Shop on Mar 2, 2014 20:48:07 GMT
chris sorry but( sanding between coats with a very fine wet dry sand paper)no sanding between coats on base coat if anythink just wipe with tag rag to get dust off when dry ....and when you clear coat don,t don,t sand down the clear coat between coats or your going to have a pile of mees and sand paper stuck to it ...getting back to sanding between coats with a very fine wet dry sand paper on base coat your going to flat of the base coat in a way your going to se it through the last coat you dont have to be spot on with a paint job with a track bike i have inbox him with all the bits he needs CHRIS you did ask me  |
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Post by ZX6-Chris on Mar 3, 2014 8:58:45 GMT
chris sorry but( sanding between coats with a very fine wet dry sand paper)no sanding between coats on base coat if anythink just wipe with tag rag to get dust off when dry ....and when you clear coat don,t don,t sand down the clear coat between coats or your going to have a pile of mees and sand paper stuck to it ...getting back to sanding between coats with a very fine wet dry sand paper on base coat your going to flat of the base coat in a way your going to se it through the last coat you dont have to be spot on with a paint job with a track bike i have inbox him with all the bits he needs CHRIS you did ask me Hi MR Gonzo I did ask and am greatfull for the advice, when ive been spraying with cans i have always sanded after each coat (got it into my head that it gives the paint something to stick too). but am aware that spraying with a can and air compressor in essense are different. Would the information you passed onto craig be sent to me or if craig can forward the info on  be a good read i think as like i said i have done a bit of research into this as i have the equipment there and will be planning on trying it soon. Thanks in advance |
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Post by Gonzos Kustom Paint Shop on Mar 3, 2014 17:45:56 GMT
i will send you a how too
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Post by ZX6-Chris on Mar 3, 2014 22:36:18 GMT
Thanks mr gonzo I will make sure I cherish it like bible '
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Post by ZX6-Chris on Mar 10, 2014 12:05:22 GMT
i will send you a how too hey gonzo,. did you manage to get this sent across |
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Post by Gonzos Kustom Paint Shop on Mar 10, 2014 18:10:04 GMT
will do it later for ya matey
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Post by ZX6-Chris on Mar 11, 2014 9:56:21 GMT
recieved with gratitude,. will make great reading material am sure.
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be a good read i think as like i said i have done a bit of research into this as i have the equipment there and will be planning on trying it soon.