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Painting race fairings

Discussion in 'Tech Tips' started by Mclaren, Dec 29, 2015.

  1. Mclaren

    Mclaren Well-Known Member Contributing Member

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    Right guys I'm no painter so as $$$ for racing tight I'm gunna rattle can my period legal fairings
    What's best way obviously I'm going to primer but use enamel paint and acrylic clear or acrylic paint and clear
    Looking to see if anyone done this cheers
     
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    Linkin The Mechanic Premium Member Contributing Member Dirty Wheel Club

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    Sand first, and don't spray too close or it will run. Light coats that dry quickly are best.
     
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    Prep is everything.
    any imperfections will appear in the finish product.

    spray a consistent pattern that overlaps 50/50.
    if you miss a spot do not go back and spray that single area. redo the whole panel to avoid dry spots.

    with the clear make sure you slow down the speed whilst doing this.
    same as above, if you miss a spot redo the whole panel after proper flash times.

    pick a nice hot day in the garage to help paint adhesion.
     
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    If you have a compressor (even a small one could possibly be alright), you might want to consider using a touch up gun and doing it with 2 pack. I plan to build a small booth out of wood and plastic and paint my NSR. The paint cost should be less than $300 and the guns are less than $50 on eBay. You might also need other things like water traps but the end result is you can paint your bikes properly, they'll look good and it's significantly cheaper (at least 1/4 the cost to do it yourself).
     
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    do not mix acrylic and enamel.acrylic thinners dissolve enamel and the effect is interesting. always use topcoat, base and undercoat in same family.
     
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    Would like to use 2pak but to justify cost on fairings I paid less for compared to some $3 cans of white lol this is racing so as much as how pretty my bike was I'm not worried about top job as I'm prob going crash haha
    Right so both same I will spend prep time thou
     
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    Well supercheap have 4 cans of enamel for $10 bucks so primer base and coat double up for $20 bucks sold me will paint when back in Brisbane
    Only fairings tank is untouched so not worried about petrol spillage
     
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    if that is the case then i would just use gloss enamel. save your time using base coats and clears.

    as long as the white is a solid colour you will be fine.

    lesson i learned with enamel is don't touch it atlas for 24 hours......same rules as above; if you miss a spot wait for the flash times 20-30mins then do another layer.
     
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    Yer going gloss white
    Ok cool I'll go primer and a gloss white get to save $10 for tyres hahaha
     
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    Was thinking 3 coats u think that's excessive or 2?
     
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    every coat builds up depth and a coat of clears gives instant shine.saves a polish.lol.
     
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    after undercoat do a mist coat and allow to tack off then fuller coats.no fingerprints.
     
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    enamel is quite thick compared to your other paints. i would stick with 2 during our summer heat because even with the flash times it will build up and cause some drip marks if you were to do the third layer.

    you can always do the third layer the next day after paint has properly cured. remember don't touch it think it is dry. :D
     
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    If you were to use something like the 'white knight' gloss (I buy mine from Bunnings) then two coats would be ample. Still need to put an undercoat on first, just a thin layer and let dry overnight, then do a light mist coat giving it ten minutes to 'tack off' then go with your two full coats. Don't rush or it will run and you will have to wait a few days before sanding out the runs to recoat it again.
     
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