How to paint a Motorbike using spraycans. For a more detailed process see blog link carpaint.com.au/motorbike-re-... This video is to be used as a guide as procedures/process can change (depends on products used)
Looks nice, but when using 2k clear coat USE the right PROTECTION! This is not your regular paint and will do some serious damage your health. Read about isocyanates. Even your standard respirator may not be enough. Be safe guys!
Honestly I've done many clear coats over the years and while outside a simple mask is fine, people just over exaggerate and think you need a hazmat lol, you don't
Hi mate, thanks for posting this vid.. I watched a lot but kept coming back to yours and last weekend bit the bullet and painted my Triumph tank.. It came out far far better then I could have imagined and I think the key was your point about the prep being the biggest part. I spent hours, priming, flattering back with a guide coat and then finally colour and clear.. I even added the centre strip following your method too, Result is amazing. Thank you. If you want to see it I’m happy to share…. Thanks again..
Thank you so much for this video! The most informative of each and every step with some great tips added in there too. Glad I found this before starting to paint my tank 👍👍
Sweet vid. Thanks! I've built 5 frame up bikes and 2 cars but never painted before. I have 2 fenders to do on my current project and I'm gonna try this. Again, thanks!
Very nice, especially for working outdoors. Great “diy” for someone willing to attempt this that has a older motorcycle that may not be worth having a professional paint job expense. Thank you.
Great job and great video. I'm a mechanic, not a painter so I've dabbled a bit and painted a couple of tanks but this will elevate my next job right up there. Thanks again Muzz
Excellent video mate , thanks for filming the process and educating us as to how to properly paint a petrol tank using spray cans , great end product. I did notice that you seemed to only spray the top and sides ?
I see some people take the tank down to bare metal with paint remover before painting, others will sand it down, leaving a lot of the old paint in place, like you did in this video. The paint on my tank isn't horrible, but it's got a couple scratches and chips...which is why I'd like to repaint it. I haven't done any painting so I'm not sure if I should take it down to bare metal or just sand it down enough for the primer to take hold.
great video, I have stick on decals (chrome flashes) that I need to apply to my tank, a 1982 650 Nighthawk, I presume that there are no issues with putting clear coat over these, there are no instructions with the decals as to this process.
Great video! You spray with such ease, confidence and smooth. That is a learned and experienced talent! So you do not sand after each final spray? I guess you don't have to as long as you are under the 1 hour time. Very well done. Do you buff it out after all has cured? Sorry for so many questions, I don't want to screw up my 1976 RD400. I can build high performance engines (shop), but I can screw up painting every time. At 68 years old you would think I should have mastered painting - not even close. Thanks
You made this look easy. I'm doing a large '96 CBR900RR tank right now. The first priming turned out bad. I held the can too far away so it turned out all grainy. I waited for it to dry, then sanded the tank and reapplied primer. This time it came out a lot better and smoother. Next step will be sanding it with 600 grit & a guide coat.
Perth Western Australia , I know the paint shop I buy paint cans from these guys they make good quality paint with good full paint cans , full spray paint supply’s
very informative. Did you use as well the clear coat for the tank on the fender as well? I was told that is useless if you don't use it for the tank gas. But I found that it gives a nice finish on plastic parts as well
I used the same 2k clear on the tank and the fenders. Its best to use a 2K clear on the Fuel tank as its more resilient to Fuel (compared with say, Acrylic Lacquer).
Has anybody ever used this stuff I have, called Liquid Sandpaper ? I've used it on wood projects but wonder how well it would work on a tank like this.
Can you use a «wet and dry» sandpaper without water, As you would with a «normal» sandpaper, Just with a higher grit? Example: instead of using a 400 normal dry sandpaper, can you use a 800 wet and dry paper without water?
2 things: 1: you have any orange peel before the clear went on, if not any tips on avoiding it? 2: how long did you wait between the base coat and the stripes?
I'm curious to know how you stop under bleed when one piece of tape crosses another to form a crisp edge..I use 3m tape and still get under bleed..Nice work!
as long as you are using the fineline tape and not masking tape there shouldn't be bleed is you keep the colour applicatrion light per coat (dont flood the paint on) and press down the cross over hard.
What/Where is that tank from? Norton? Ducati? Do you know if it 's greater than 4 US Gallons? Does anyone know where i can get a tank like this to fit a Harley Davidson Softtail?
It looks like 2-3 inches. I don't know how he didn't have any "runs" (I think he calls them "tram lines"). Spray cans always say 8-10 inches, but then my spray jobs come out like crap compared to his.
Acrylic Lacquer Flat or Matt Black (not Enamel). Leave it to dry (normally a few minutes) before sanding otherwise it will clog. If you apply too the coat too heavy, this can cause clogging as well. Failing that, you can get powder guide coat in a spray-can.
Na all good in this case and in the context of what was done. If using a 2k primer I would have been more careful but hey its a you tube video. Tank was flushed after anyway.
Hey, I have a stupid question. I want to paint my tank a matte/satin color. When I put the clear coat on will that just turn the satin finish into a glossy finish, or will it look like satin paint with a clear coat? Not sure if that makes any sense.
@Do One Ok. Thanks a ton. Sounds like it takes quite a bit of finesse. I'm going to wait to see how I like the matte/satin look before I decide what kind of clear coat I'll do.
It’s always best to use the can then and there. However as air is not getting into the can and If the can is kept cool, I have known people that have used it the next day with no problem( just check first to see that it’s ok… will start to splatter)But we always suggest to people to use the can right away.
And please remember, people, to wear the recommended safety gear, including respirator, gloves and full coverage clothing! The warning labels are there for a reason. This stuff can fuck you up!
all that wax and grease remover .. you could just have used dishsoap and a wsashdown after that with clean water .. just saying ofc and when praying .. keep a 20 cms distance to the tank :-s or u risk getting runs
I generally don't pray when I am spraying.. just saying. As far as the wax and grease remover goes, I first tried the dish-soap but unfortunately whatever contaminant was on there wasn't budging ( hense the amount of wax and grease remover being used)
ISOCYANATES in 2 pk. Please read up on it, very hazardous to your lungs. It really needs a high level of protection, and you didn’t even have a dust mask on....
The dust suit wasn't there to cut down dust (after all we were painting outside). In Western Australia we have Work Safe Codes of Practice, in this code of practice it stipulates that if you are painting "Two Part" paints (the clear), overalls, gloves and mask must be worn... I was merely complying with these safe practices.
@@mattbfab Actually I did, except when talking I removed the mask so that it didn't get in the way.. the video was edited down but in the extended versions you see I was wearing a mask but no one wants to watch a 45 minute video. I wore gloves, I wore a dust suit for protection, not wearing a mask when spraying would then just be silly.
