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Spray Paints
Posted: Mon Jan 19, 2004 6:05 pm
by Max Power
I'm about to attempt a home spray job on my race fairings.
Where is the best place to get suitable aerosol spray paints?
Thanks-a-mundo
Posted: Tue Jan 20, 2004 12:54 am
by Backs 400
Halfords is as good as any if u want out of a tin. there is a car place on george street, not far from McGowans that do car specific two-pac paints as well.
Also checkpoint on George street.
Posted: Tue Jan 20, 2004 12:45 pm
by missile
For a professional finish, RS Paints do colour match paint for most (if not all?) bikes in aerosol spray. Much cheaper and better finish if you have or borrow a spray gun 01226 241126.
Make sure you use the proper undercoat for plastic.
If it is only race fairings then any old shizzle will be good enuf.
Posted: Tue Jan 20, 2004 1:12 pm
by al
Missile (Spanish Fly) wrote:For a professional finish, RS Paints do colour match paint for most (if not all?) bikes in aerosol spray. Much cheaper and better finish if you have or borrow a spray gun 01226 241126.
Make sure you use the proper undercoat for plastic.
If it is only race fairings then any old shizzle will be good enuf.
Bob's right, for a road bike you need to use the correct type of paint and prime that will be slightly flexible when dry to prevent cracking & peeling.
Af for a race fairing I agree with bob. Any old shizzle will do
Posted: Tue Jan 20, 2004 4:10 pm
by Backs 400
That place on George street i mentioned are the RS stockists
Posted: Wed Jan 21, 2004 5:06 pm
by dale123
Ive used Halfords own brand paint.
Sand, prime it a couple of light coats, sand, paint, sand lightly, paint, and then lacquer. The lacquer gives it a bit of a tougher finish.
Do it outside on a dry day and overspray the grass (preferable), or create a paint booth inside from 4 pieces of plastic sheeting. Stops the overspray over the rest of your garage.
Remember and use a mask. Stinky sh*t this painting lark.
