Diy Painters?

[Ham]

Was just curious as to how many DIY guy has done there paint jobs.
Was reading and think I may give it a try/ practice on some stuff first.
I am not trying to paint my bike until April of next year. I figured i'll try to learn all i could in the mean time.
I have always love the white version( but more of a pearl) and the Gold and black Version.
I think white is easier on the eyes.

 

[Dennis]

I've painted plenty of bikes.









Just the 14 in this pic. Blue bike will get painted eventually

 

[Dennis]

To each their own but I don't like white on bikes. The pearl is the best of the whites though.

 

[Ham]

I've painted plenty of bikes.

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Just the 14 in this pic. Blue bike will get painted eventually
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I know who I'm coming to for a paint job

 

[c10]

Nice work Dennis . Ham just so you know the correct tools , paint materials will have a big initial cost , not to mention water separators , compressor . Paying for a pro whos tooled up often times is cheaper , and better than the home DIY job .

 

[Ham]

Nice work Dennis . Ham just so you know the correct tools , paint materials will have a big initial cost , not to mention water separators , compressor . Paying for a pro whos tooled up often times is cheaper , and better than the home DIY job .

I agree with you, i don't know of a good place in the Philadelphia tri state area. The person that i knew years ago moved. Unless you could recommend some one.

 

[Dennis]

Bikes are harder to paint than cars. The small air intakes, sharp crevices in the fairings, etc. make it challenging. It seems like every part has many sides to get at.

It is a hobby of mine so the equipment is something I buy anyway. I paint some cars too.

If you do all the prep work and take it to a decent auto body shop you could probably get a decent deal. The hourly rate and materials wouldn't be that bad if they priced it that way.

 

[Ham]

Bikes are harder to paint than cars. The small air intakes, sharp crevices in the fairings, etc. make it challenging. It seems like every part has many sides to get at.

It is a hobby of mine so the equipment is something I buy anyway. I paint some cars too.

If you do all the prep work and take it to a decent auto body shop you could probably get a decent deal. The hourly rate and materials wouldn't be that bad if they priced it that way.

i have got three full paint jobs and have always done my own prep work. All though i have always done my own high build epoxy primer (rattle can)

 

[c10]

BDsbigZRX found on the ZRXOA ( www.zrxoa.org ) His name is Brian , and he does amazing custom bike paint work his specialty . Brian is not cheap . However you will get 1st class show quality work / materials .

Link to a locals bike Andy Salis brian did . I have seen Brian's work first hand including bik linked up below . Amazing work !

http://www.zrxoa.org/forums/showthread.php?316068-Another-paint-Job-delivered

http://www.zrxoa.org/forums/showthread.php?314504-Another-custom-paint-job-for-a-ZRX

Look at this before/after below HONDA Tank

http://www.zrxoa.org/forums/showthread.php?311963-not-a-zrx-but-a-cool-bike-just-the-same

Here is Brian's web site


http://www.bdscycles.com/Home.html

 

[Samaki]

I have painted quite a few bikes, among other things. Good prep work and a debris free paint booth (or area) make all the difference. Buy a decent gun, do some practice and go for it.

 

[Wayne Fine]

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nice paint Dennis, love the blue one

 

[Dennis]

Thanks Wayne. That blue Busa is a Ford F150 color that we jazzed up with some extra metallic. It looks much better in person. I really like that color of blue.

The blue 14 is Ford Grabber blue but we put some violet and silver pearl in the first two coats of clear. It worked out great but nobody will ever match it.