Anyone has ownself sprayed thier bike before?

[stardome]

hello, jst checking. has anyone ownself sprayed his/her bike before? hows the result and whats the risk?

 

i am thinking of spraying my sp myself. =]

or do anyone doing this kinda service? pls let me know.

[wenming]

i've done it b4 for myself and did for a few friends as well..as long as u have the patience u'll get it done..=) no worries!

[Izammo]

yes, must have time and really free.

[honda_lover]

i wanna spray my rims black without taking out the wheels... is it possible?

 

any procedures ??

[moto_fly]

hmmmm dat one abit leceh...gotta tape up lotsa things. N one more thing to ensure successful spraying is the thorough washing n sanding...make sure absolutely free from water, soap, oil, wax etc. so abit hard to wash n dry properly if the rims r still stuck to ur bike...maybe can get someone to help u take out the wheels bro...not that difficult really!

[honda_lover]

lols. i know how to take out. but not sure how to put back... then also if put back i also dun trust myself. hahahahas!

 

must sand ahs? i see other sp rite their rim paint come out ahs. str away is orange alr.. looks like they nv sand too ... but how to ?

[stardome]

oh, which type of spray can do i use? and where can i get.. ^^

[bobfariz]

RJ spray is the best...dun use nippon..

[swat_]

i agree, RJ spray gives best results as and the nozle is easier to control....

 

back in the days when i used to ride a tzm i did my own paintwork and it lasted for almost 2 yrs till i sell off dat is... tho it took me 6 mths hahah to finish so as said its possible but u gotto have patience.... uppzzzz

 

wah this thread like becoming diy spray thread....

[moto_fly]

have confident in urself!!! Hahaha....if u noe how to take out definitely u can put it back also...juz remember where goes where b4 taking out...the sanding just take sand paper n a bit water den u sand...better to get all the old paint out b4 spraying....

[stardome]

basically what muz i do if i wan to spray my bike? like the procedure..

[sKull88]

I help u spray tml.. haha.. lolx..

[moto_fly]

basically what muz i do if i wan to spray my bike? like the procedure..

 

Take out the part u wanna spray....wet it n use sand paper to smooth out the surface, make sure all even no depressions or scratches or bumps etc. Best to remove all of the old paint, can be done by sanding too (slowly do hahhh ) After that wash THOROUGLY with soap n water, make sure no oil, dirt, wax etc. Dry completely den ur ready to spray! The best is spray when there strong sunlight...spray den st8 away put in the sun to dry. Then spray again....2 or 3 coats should be fine. If no sun then if u have a strong spotlight or hair dryer would be good too. Not advisable to just spray n let it dry without heat. GD LUCK!!!!!!!!!!

[stardome]

aw damn .. ur cool.. a big appreciation by me!

[stardome]

who are u skull88 -_-?

[sKull88]

lolx.. cedric la.. haha..

[stardome]

lolx.. cedric la.. haha..

 

sry i think i not the person u lookin for =D

i am another user. u know how to spray?

[stardome]

which type of sandpaper the best to use?

[zart]

which type of sandpaper the best to use?

 

there are variety types of sandpapers in the market..

dont buy brown papers.. those merely for woods..

buy those black sandpapers.. for metals..plastics..

different grades for different degree of smoothness..

higher numbers..1000cw more smooth..

 

what i usually do.. use rougher 1st let say 500 cw to get rid bigger scratches.. follow by 800.. then 1000..

[an_torque]

i sprayed my 125z on my own..the pix u can c on my avatar..

if u wan smoother paint,maybe can try removing ol the paint by using paint remover..no need to sand..hehe..do short cut onie..

[kurarensu]

sanding is required only when ure fairing has deep scratch marks or fine scratches.. that's where u need to get putty to fill up the cracks, sand to balance it so it dosent pop up wif the remaining parts of fairing

 

then sand the whole thing to make it smooth..

 

then you gotta wash and sand wash and sand.. from rough to fine..

 

until u get the perfect smooth finish u wan.. den u start to spray layer by layer..

 

make sure it's thoroughly dry not touch dry (5-10mins).. leave it at least 30-60mins before u spray next layer.. make sure the place is airy but not dusty.. if not your fairing will be dirty..

[stardome]

Thx all ! i hav done the job. not very nice but .. maybe 7/10 ..

[at_jon_at]

if my fairing has deep scratches/chipped off. May I know what type of putty to patch it up?

[dragonforce]

i have used a handheld sanding machine to sand my belly pan.. but its quite uneven..

[aosk]

how long would everything take? got to buy the tool to take out the parts?

roughly how much would everything cost?