Member Contributer 5thGenJim Posted March 28, 2011 Member Contributer Share Posted March 28, 2011 Flat black is not out of the question at this point. I've made up my mind on a few things: a. I'm not going to wait to save the money to do a professional job. b. My bike is 11 years old and a pro job might be like putting an addition on a camper. c. I'm good enough, smart enough, and dog gone it, I can paint my own motorcycle. d. I've got the colors narrowed down to three... metallic blue, dark metallic gray (think 2006 VFR), something like the CBR600RR Orange. Your input is appreciated... AndIThankYou. - Jim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer YoshiHNS Posted March 28, 2011 Member Contributer Share Posted March 28, 2011 no idea about the poll. I think I'd go for the orange or the blue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sweeper Posted March 28, 2011 Share Posted March 28, 2011 no idea about the poll. I think I'd go for the orange or the blue. I vote orange and blue. WAR EAGLE! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bayarearider Posted March 28, 2011 Share Posted March 28, 2011 Just curious, what's your budget? I would think that there's some small shop in your area that would shoot a solid color for cheap... Over the years, I always been able to locate and do some business this way on project bikes. craigslist is your friend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer KevCarver Posted March 28, 2011 Member Contributer Share Posted March 28, 2011 I used ColorRite on a 636 in Ninja Green. Wasn't great, wasn't awful. Color looked to be pretty good, I just sprayed the sides to match the factory tank and upper, and it matched ok. People with patience can get reasonable results from a rattle can. I'm not one of those people. It was a 20 footer, at best! Krylon or store brand on the old track bikes in the past. Actually, I'm considering the ColorRite route again for my '99. Probably won't have the time or cash to get it done before TMac, though. So, really what would be the point? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer 5thGenJim Posted March 28, 2011 Author Member Contributer Share Posted March 28, 2011 Just curious, what's your budget? I would think that there's some small shop in your area that would shoot a solid color for cheap... Over the years, I always been able to locate and do some business this way on project bikes. craigslist is your friend. I checked the local shop... $1,300.00. Nothing else I could find local. There's a place in MD that will shoot a one color for $600.00 minimum (he shoots PPG paints); but it's 6 weeks for him to get to it. I was going to save the $600 and do it, but for a quarter of that, I could be done next weekend.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer 5thGenJim Posted March 28, 2011 Author Member Contributer Share Posted March 28, 2011 Actually, I'm considering the ColorRite route again for my '99. Probably won't have the time or cash to get it done before TMac, though. So, really what would be the point? Sounds like you have another year to save up for what you want. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Alien VFR Posted March 28, 2011 Member Contributer Share Posted March 28, 2011 If you really take your time with the prep work and you apply several very light coats along with some wet sanding and and clearcoat, you can actually get very decent results from rattle can paint jobs. In my opinion, darker colors seem to come out better, and I think I'd skip the blue and orange options. Yellow fifth gens are relatively rare. If the stock paint is in good shape, I'd seriously consider just leaving it, or trying to find another fifth gen owner who'd be up for swapping plastics with you. Either way, good luck and be sure to post some pics of the results. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest vfrrider Posted March 28, 2011 Share Posted March 28, 2011 Go, read, and sin no more: DIY rattle can Be sure to read and follow mfgrs instructions on paint. I did my own front fender with Colorrite 3 part Crystal Pearl White, looks OEM for a R1 front fender on a 3rd gen white VFR. Larry VFRrider Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 28, 2011 Share Posted March 28, 2011 I have had good luck with both duplicolor and colorite. The key is good prep! Read up on it and follow the instructions on the paint. Remember to spray a tack coat first and let all coats cure well before the next one gets sprayed. A clean dust free area is a lot of help too. A simple sheet of drop cloth and a spritzer bottle can turn any enclosed space into a decent spray booth Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Cogswell Posted March 28, 2011 Member Contributer Share Posted March 28, 2011 Toro1 has an orange 5th gen and Axel_7 an orange 6th gen in their galleries if you'd like to see either in that color. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer MBrane Posted March 28, 2011 Member Contributer Share Posted March 28, 2011 Painted my old ZX600 with Krylon. Lotsa work, but came out better than i thought it would. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer The mailman Posted March 28, 2011 Member Contributer Share Posted March 28, 2011 Normally, I would say to stay AWAY from dark colors because flaws pop out like a flare at midnight but MBrane seems to have the magic touch with a rattle can. Awesome work! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer gll429 Posted March 28, 2011 Member Contributer Share Posted March 28, 2011 it doesnt matter if you use spray can or ,1,000,000,000,000 paint by a pro.. if the prep work and sanding is done in between coats s it will look good! a shop called "mobtown" spray cans most of there stuff satin black. it so silky smooth its crazy. then clearcoat and sand with 600 grip a few times.. its all about the WORK , not the paint. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Lobster Posted March 28, 2011 Member Contributer Share Posted March 28, 2011 You don't like the yellow? BLASPHEMY!!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer toro1 Posted March 28, 2011 Member Contributer Share Posted March 28, 2011 If you want some wild colors, Black Gold sells House of Kolors in spray cans. I painted my RC51 front fender using their products and the paint was an absolutely perfect match. As has already been said, prep and finishing work is everything, so if you're willing to invest the time, you can do it. Also, if you have a friend (or a friend of a friend) who does paint work, see what they'll quote you for the whole job -- it might end up being the only way to go (I had my entire bike painted for $250, including materials). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SEBSPEED Posted March 28, 2011 Share Posted March 28, 2011 No Comment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer dutchinterceptor Posted March 28, 2011 Member Contributer Share Posted March 28, 2011 If you really take your time with the prep work and you apply several very light coats along with some wet sanding and and clearcoat, you can actually get very decent results from rattle can paint jobs. Agreed. I painted a couple of bicycle frames with off the shelf Krylon and can say they turned out quite nice. I did spend several hours though sanding and polishing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Burns Posted March 28, 2011 Member Contributer Share Posted March 28, 2011 where's the "I know you and you won't be happy once it's done" vote option? cover it with decal kit for a $100, till you can do it the way you want.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Rice Posted March 28, 2011 Member Contributer Share Posted March 28, 2011 What is the goal? If it's to save money, and enjoy the experience then you should go with it. As everyone said, be prepared to spend more than one weekend though if you want any kinda decent results. Don't have an opinion on the choice of suppliers, but I do like the orange. One other advantage of the orange is that it may better hide the imperfections. IMHO. I've painted my truck interior with a spray can and what seemed like an easy job turned into lots and lots of sanding, spraying, waiting, sanding, ............. Enjoy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer KevCarver Posted March 28, 2011 Member Contributer Share Posted March 28, 2011 No Comment. "If you choose not to decide, you still have made a choice" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Rice Posted March 28, 2011 Member Contributer Share Posted March 28, 2011 No Comment. "If you choose not to decide, you still have made a choice" You're not secretly Canadian are you? It never hurts to be vigilant Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyJ Posted March 28, 2011 Share Posted March 28, 2011 Wow, over 12 hours, and no one's posted a picture of Timmy's special house brand paint? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrmatt Posted March 28, 2011 Share Posted March 28, 2011 Many, many hours sanding, painting, sanding, painting, sanding, painting... I put about 3 coats of primer, 7-8 coats of red, 5-6 coats of clear. To finish I wet sanded with more and more fine grit (up to 2000) and then polished/buffed it by hand. A ton of work and I messed up on a few spots, but I was proud of it when I was done Finished Painted the detail by hand Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer 5thGenJim Posted March 28, 2011 Author Member Contributer Share Posted March 28, 2011 If you want some wild colors, Black Gold sells House of Kolors in spray cans. I painted my RC51 front fender using their products and the paint was an absolutely perfect match. As has already been said, prep and finishing work is everything, so if you're willing to invest the time, you can do it. Also, if you have a friend (or a friend of a friend) who does paint work, see what they'll quote you for the whole job -- it might end up being the only way to go (I had my entire bike painted for $250, including materials). This brings me to another question: how much of each product (Primer, Base, Clear) might I need for my 5th Gen? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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