There are some things you need to think about before painting your motorcycle. First , paint fumes is toxic, and flammable. So, ensure the place where you are painting should not be attached to your house. In order to paint your own motorcycle you will need to have at least two paint guns.
You will also need an air compressor, air hose and a regulator with a water trap. The first paint gun is for the primer and the second is for the base coat and clear coats. Check up the motorcycle's fuel and oil tanks before you begin painting. Make sure they are pressure tested and free of leaks. Start by sandblasting the metal parts on your motorcycle to remove the old paint. If you don't have sandblaster, use sandpaper to sand them.
Wipe down the parts with a non oil-based degreaser before begin painting. Apply filler to the low spots. Mix it in small batches. It hardens quickly. Make sure to apply it as smoothly as possible. Sand it with 80 grit sandpaper after dries, then check for any nicks or low spots. Fill and repeat the sanding process.
Apply two coats of epoxy primer. After it dries, use a spray bomb of black paint and spray it over the surface very lightly. This will make any defects in your fill work show. Use a light finishing putty to repair these trouble spots. Apply it in even coats, then use a foam sanding block wrapped in 80 grit sandpaper to smooth it, followed by 120 grit then 400 grit.
Now apply the last coat of primer. Once it is dry, use 400 grit sandpaper to roughen to surface a little so that the base coat will stick better. Apply a coat of epoxy sealer before applying the base coat. This will provide a better surface and help prevent bubbles. Make sure to read all of the instructions for the paint and allow the correct about of time between coats.
You will also need an air compressor, air hose and a regulator with a water trap. The first paint gun is for the primer and the second is for the base coat and clear coats. Check up the motorcycle's fuel and oil tanks before you begin painting. Make sure they are pressure tested and free of leaks. Start by sandblasting the metal parts on your motorcycle to remove the old paint. If you don't have sandblaster, use sandpaper to sand them.
Wipe down the parts with a non oil-based degreaser before begin painting. Apply filler to the low spots. Mix it in small batches. It hardens quickly. Make sure to apply it as smoothly as possible. Sand it with 80 grit sandpaper after dries, then check for any nicks or low spots. Fill and repeat the sanding process.
Apply two coats of epoxy primer. After it dries, use a spray bomb of black paint and spray it over the surface very lightly. This will make any defects in your fill work show. Use a light finishing putty to repair these trouble spots. Apply it in even coats, then use a foam sanding block wrapped in 80 grit sandpaper to smooth it, followed by 120 grit then 400 grit.
Now apply the last coat of primer. Once it is dry, use 400 grit sandpaper to roughen to surface a little so that the base coat will stick better. Apply a coat of epoxy sealer before applying the base coat. This will provide a better surface and help prevent bubbles. Make sure to read all of the instructions for the paint and allow the correct about of time between coats.
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