How to paint a motorcycle without a compressor & spray gun - Page 6 - BARF

Lazerus · 01-17-2010, 10:15 AM

Thanks for such a thorough write up. I've been following along step by step, and so far so good

stripped down and filled the tank, and that metal-2-metal works great!

Going to shoot primer today

Krazy9er · 05-01-2010, 08:26 PM

hey so i finally got off my lazy butt i followed this thread to a "t" except for the gloss clear i went flat gloss i ablsolutly love the finish thanks a million!!!!

hopefully these pics work

Before

AFTER !!!

hopefully its ok to post here just showing how good these instructions are. even i can follow them!!

Jcrocker · 05-01-2010, 09:37 PM

MSFIT · 05-03-2010, 01:48 PM

Looks like the F4i turned out alright, almost a shame though to paint over the red/white scheme.

DaveT319 · 05-03-2010, 02:16 PM

Nicely done!

Dave

Krazy9er · 05-03-2010, 07:08 PM

msfit it would've been a shame had i got rid of all the plastics... i have all the stock plastics so i can switch back whenever i get bored of the all white. I agree with you and thats why i still have them. i dont think i could've sat the sanding off all that red/white. lol. thanks

MSFIT · 05-04-2010, 09:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Krazy9er

msfit it would've been a shame had i got rid of all the plastics... i have all the stock plastics so i can switch back whenever i get bored of the all white. I agree with you and thats why i still have them. i dont think i could've sat the sanding off all that red/white. lol. thanks

Haha

Well that's awesome

sliverstorm · 05-04-2010, 10:15 AM

The thing that always bugs me about spray paint (rattle cans) is the tactile feel of the paint. I have not tried your method yet, but every method I *have* tried always leaves the surface feel nasty and suffocating (I don't know how else to describe it) with the slightest hint of stickyness, even on paint that dried a year ago. This is even with sanding and multiple thin coats.

Does your method wind up like this too, or is this fixed by clearcoat (which I haven't yet tried)

Z3n · 08-02-2010, 03:35 PM

Man, this thread is awesome. Just wanted to throw out a quick thanks to reckon for his time and effort involved in making this thread.

DaveT319 · 10-02-2010, 11:39 PM

So I think I may finally do this. Bike is looking kinda old so I think it's time. I do have a (small) compressor now, but I think this may be just fine. I'll have to look back through the technique before I decide for sure which way to do it.

Dave

SoarAndEnvision · 10-20-2010, 11:20 AM

Here's the 94th thank you for this thread - I'm pretty sure this is my favorite thread on this site

Cheers

Akatombo · 03-07-2011, 06:23 AM

A question:

Do you have any experience with the refillable spray cans?
http://www.amazon.com/Northern-Indus.../dp/B0000AX88U

Investing in a compressor and HPLV spray gun wouldn't make sense financially with the starving Grad student budget. The hobbyist part wants to try learning a new skill. The environmentalist part wants to find a safe, and less dangerous solution. The prissy guy element wants to make the bike look less ratty.

The refillable aerosol can theoretically has the same abilities, but with some very notable issues.
1) condensation: I intend on filling the can with a bicycle pump. Atmospheric air contains non-insignificant amounts of gaseous water.
2) non-adjustable nozzle.

I went to my local auto paint shop, but they didn't know how well it would work. Not that I blame them at all :P

jaray831 · 08-09-2011, 08:22 AM

bro! i wish i can do that.... sweet work man!!! motivates me to just do it right next time. =)

OzD · 10-16-2011, 10:14 PM

I didn't have access to HPLV stuff so I used the "Reckon Rattle Can technique". For only spending $80, I was surprised with the outcome. The paint laid down really flat. The plastic was old and crappy so it took a little bit of prep sanding. It was still cheaper to paint rather than buying all new plastics, so I figured what the heck and have some fun with it.

Thanks for the write up Reckon

Here are some before and after pics:

cschew · 10-16-2011, 11:07 PM

JAWESOME WRITE UP!!

Imma try this when i get some time!

=)

01-17-2010, 10:15 AM	#76
Lazerus Pissant squid Contributor Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Concord Motorcycles: will be my undoing Name: Rory	Thanks for such a thorough write up. I've been following along step by step, and so far so good stripped down and filled the tank, and that metal-2-metal works great! Going to shoot primer today __________________ Build fast bikes here http://www.twfracing.com/ Bring all that fast bike here https://z2trackdays.com/ Buy fast pics here http://www.oxymoronphotography.com/

05-01-2010, 08:26 PM	#77
Krazy9er Newbie Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: CA Motorcycles: 01 CBr F4i Name:	hey so i finally got off my lazy butt i followed this thread to a "t" except for the gloss clear i went flat gloss i ablsolutly love the finish thanks a million!!!! hopefully these pics work Before AFTER !!! hopefully its ok to post here just showing how good these instructions are. even i can follow them!! Last edited by Krazy9er; 05-01-2010 at 08:36 PM..

05-01-2010, 09:37 PM	#78
Jcrocker Quote: Originally Posted AMA #: 2875680 Contributor++ Join Date: May 2008 Location: Back in SF Hooray ! Motorcycles: MV Stradale TE310 Name: John C	__________________ brubrubrubrubrub

05-03-2010, 01:48 PM	#79
MSFIT Veteran Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Not Detected Motorcycles: 06 450x Name: wil	Looks like the F4i turned out alright, almost a shame though to paint over the red/white scheme. __________________ "Racing makes heroin addiction seem like a vague wish for something salty." - Peter Egan Phuzzy

05-03-2010, 02:16 PM	#80
DaveT319 Marquez FTW AMA #: #1066508 Contributor + Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Veneta, OR Motorcycles: 95/05 Vulcan 750 Name: Dave	Nicely done! Dave __________________ I'm sure it only fucks with Jorge's head even more that Marquez's personality is basically this happy go lucky, roadracing Peter Pan. - DonJigweed I always feel a bit guilty after a good ride. Like I should go in my house, turn off all the lights, and hide behind the couch and giggle my ass off! - Brown81 Rest in peace Miri

05-03-2010, 07:08 PM	#81
Krazy9er Newbie Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: CA Motorcycles: 01 CBr F4i Name:	msfit it would've been a shame had i got rid of all the plastics... i have all the stock plastics so i can switch back whenever i get bored of the all white. I agree with you and thats why i still have them. i dont think i could've sat the sanding off all that red/white. lol. thanks

05-04-2010, 10:15 AM	#83
sliverstorm Veteran Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: - Motorcycles: - Name:	The thing that always bugs me about spray paint (rattle cans) is the tactile feel of the paint. I have not tried your method yet, but every method I have tried always leaves the surface feel nasty and suffocating (I don't know how else to describe it) with the slightest hint of stickyness, even on paint that dried a year ago. This is even with sanding and multiple thin coats. Does your method wind up like this too, or is this fixed by clearcoat (which I haven't yet tried)

08-02-2010, 03:35 PM	#84
Z3n Squid. Contributor +++++ 2% Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Oakland, CA Motorcycles: help me prove my commitment to Sparkle Motion. Name:	Man, this thread is awesome. Just wanted to throw out a quick thanks to reckon for his time and effort involved in making this thread.

10-02-2010, 11:39 PM	#85
DaveT319 Marquez FTW AMA #: #1066508 Contributor + Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Veneta, OR Motorcycles: 95/05 Vulcan 750 Name: Dave	So I think I may finally do this. Bike is looking kinda old so I think it's time. I do have a (small) compressor now, but I think this may be just fine. I'll have to look back through the technique before I decide for sure which way to do it. Dave __________________ I'm sure it only fucks with Jorge's head even more that Marquez's personality is basically this happy go lucky, roadracing Peter Pan. - DonJigweed I always feel a bit guilty after a good ride. Like I should go in my house, turn off all the lights, and hide behind the couch and giggle my ass off! - Brown81 Rest in peace Miri

10-20-2010, 11:20 AM	#86
SoarAndEnvision Zyklon Aeon Contributor Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: San Francisco Motorcycles: 2002 Kawasaki Ninja 500R, 1998 Yamaha YZF 600R Name: Namdar	Here's the 94th thank you for this thread - I'm pretty sure this is my favorite thread on this site Cheers __________________ І що орел, коли його орлина зграя Не рве з землі в блакить ясного дня, І що за лицар ти з усмішкою льокая, Без гордих дум, без честі і ім'я?

03-07-2011, 06:23 AM	#87
Akatombo Rookie Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Santa Cruz, CA Motorcycles: EX250F Name:	A question: Do you have any experience with the refillable spray cans? http://www.amazon.com/Northern-Indus.../dp/B0000AX88U Investing in a compressor and HPLV spray gun wouldn't make sense financially with the starving Grad student budget. The hobbyist part wants to try learning a new skill. The environmentalist part wants to find a safe, and less dangerous solution. The prissy guy element wants to make the bike look less ratty. The refillable aerosol can theoretically has the same abilities, but with some very notable issues. 1) condensation: I intend on filling the can with a bicycle pump. Atmospheric air contains non-insignificant amounts of gaseous water. 2) non-adjustable nozzle. I went to my local auto paint shop, but they didn't know how well it would work. Not that I blame them at all :P

08-09-2011, 08:22 AM	#88
jaray831 Rookie Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: santa cruz Motorcycles: Yamaha R1 Name:	bro! i wish i can do that.... sweet work man!!! motivates me to just do it right next time. =)

10-16-2011, 10:14 PM	#89
OzD Slappin the Bass Contributor ++ Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Okinawa Motorcycles: with gun mounts Name:	I didn't have access to HPLV stuff so I used the "Reckon Rattle Can technique". For only spending $80, I was surprised with the outcome. The paint laid down really flat. The plastic was old and crappy so it took a little bit of prep sanding. It was still cheaper to paint rather than buying all new plastics, so I figured what the heck and have some fun with it. Thanks for the write up Reckon Here are some before and after pics: Attached Thumbnails Last edited by OzD; 10-16-2011 at 10:20 PM..

10-16-2011, 11:07 PM	#90
cschew Rookie Join Date: May 2011 Location: Daly City Motorcycles: f4i Name: Collin	JAWESOME WRITE UP!! Imma try this when i get some time! =)

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