DIY paint job -Pic Heavy

poole122 · Renault 5 Driver Joined: 22 Feb 2011 Karma :

ok so after lots of back and forth i finally decided what colour i wanted for my bike, and i also decided to have a go myself Neutral

i know its not everyones taste but i love it Wub

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poole122 · Renault 5 Driver Joined: 22 Feb 2011 Karma :

cheers for the advise, should work now Surprised

deleted111 · World Chat Champion Joined: 17 Jun 2010 Karma :

I like that, good work Thumbs Up

serlant · Brolly Dolly Joined: 06 Jul 2009 Karma :

Possibly looking into respraying the fairings on my bike, which paint did you use? as I fancied a metallic black, and any tips on doing it?
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poole122 · Renault 5 Driver Joined: 22 Feb 2011 Karma :

i just used the spray paints from halfords, there very good quality. best tip i could give is spend alot of time on prep, i spent 12 hours just sanding down and cleaning to make sure everything was smooth. if your doing metalic black you will need the grey primer. i used 2500 grit sand paper between each coat and that gave it a very smooth finish. jsut take your time and dont rush Very Happy

this link might help:
https://www.fireblades.org/forums/honda-cbr400rr/84564-respraying.html

serlant · Brolly Dolly Joined: 06 Jul 2009 Karma :

Perfect timing, I was looking around halfords paint section earlier today, but was unsure of the paints, i'll give it a go Razz

and 2500 you say? :O how much paint was used on the lot?
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poole122 · Renault 5 Driver Joined: 22 Feb 2011 Karma :

ha yeah i used quite a high grade paper, most recomend anything between 1500 - 2000 between coats and 150 for sanding down. i used 4x500ml cans for the orange, 2x500ml for the black, 4x500ml primer, 1x500ml petrol laquer for the tank and 2x500ml clear laquer for the rest Smile

ryhardcastle · Scooby Slapper Joined: 20 Jun 2009 Karma :

One of the best rattle can jobs I have ever seen Thumbs Up

How long has it been since you sprayed the lacquer? Let it set properly for a good fortnight and then get some rubbing compound on and it will come up super shiny. Wink

Then some decent wax to keep it in top nick.

crowe · Trackday Trickster Joined: 03 Feb 2009 Karma :

Looks brilliant!

Are you going to do anything with the wheels? Paint or maybe just rimtape?

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poole122 · Renault 5 Driver Joined: 22 Feb 2011 Karma :

GeneralXcepti... · Nova Slayer Joined: 03 Sep 2008 Karma :

Looking really nice. Love the colour, but I think I prefer the white instead of the black (for the lines) but that's just just me and my lack of taste Very Happy

Couple of questions for ya. How come you didn't remove the filler cap before you started sanding the tank? Did you mask it up to stop the thing from getting accidentaly scratched?

What tape did you use to mask off the lines and when did you take the tape away? I was so tempted to put a white line down the middle of my tank but wasn't sure if the edges would be clean enough? I heard that you should remove it whilst the paint is still wet - how'd you get on?

poole122 · Renault 5 Driver Joined: 22 Feb 2011 Karma :

m0l0t0v · World Chat Champion Joined: 20 Sep 2006 Karma :

I still don't like the headlight, radiator wing things and the lever guards.

BUT, awesome job on the paintjob. Thumbs Up

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poole122 · Renault 5 Driver Joined: 22 Feb 2011 Karma :

GREENI3 · World Chat Champion Joined: 26 Nov 2010 Karma :

Now your bike really does look like a hornet! Wink

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poole122 · Renault 5 Driver Joined: 22 Feb 2011 Karma :

total cost for everything was just under 120, bought everything from halfords. accept decals ofcourse lol

m0l0t0v · World Chat Champion Joined: 20 Sep 2006 Karma :

That's awesome.

May try this for my cheaper Hornet then...
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, '98 Hornet 600 Mr. Green

**\Tarmacsurfer/** said: It's that immaculately manly coiffure of yours isn't it. One glimpse of your virile locks and the punters can't wait to buy whatever it is you suggest, as it might let them be just a little bit like the Adonis that is our very own Molly Very Happy

Doovydoo said: Its not my fault I can't get it up properly, I just wasn't blessed Wink

dixiethedog · Two Stroke Sniffer Joined: 26 Apr 2011 Karma :

Thats a great looking job youve done! I think orange must be this years colour,just as an example,heres one ive just done for a friends Yamaha fj1200. Pass the sunglasses!
https://s596.photobucket.com/albums/tt50/lindarobjones/project%20stuff/?action=view¤t=100_1827.mp4
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poole122 · Renault 5 Driver Joined: 22 Feb 2011 Karma :

as long as you've got the time and patience i would recommend having a go, its not overly complicated, just time consuming.

WOW mines got a metal fleck to it, but thats mad Shocked

lol

m0l0t0v · World Chat Champion Joined: 20 Sep 2006 Karma :

Yeah I'll give it a shot, but a bit later on. Thumbs Up

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, '98 Hornet 600 Mr. Green

**\Tarmacsurfer/** said: It's that immaculately manly coiffure of yours isn't it. One glimpse of your virile locks and the punters can't wait to buy whatever it is you suggest, as it might let them be just a little bit like the Adonis that is our very own Molly Very Happy

Doovydoo said: Its not my fault I can't get it up properly, I just wasn't blessed Wink

moppy · World Chat Champion Joined: 25 Apr 2011 Karma :

Thats really impressive, well done.

Bike Bunker · World Chat Champion Joined: 28 Oct 2010 Karma :

Wicked!! wish i had the patient's facilities and knowledge to do my own painting Crying or Very sad

done a wicked job with rattle cans as well just thinking of the result if you had a air brush Shocked