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I'm in Houston and I wanted to get my motorcycle (street bike) painted candy green any suggestions? |
I'm in Houston and I wanted to get my motorcycle (street bike) painted candy green any suggestions? Yes....get it painted if that is what you want. It depends on how much money and time you want to invest in it. You can strip the paintable parts off and send them to a paint shop to have them professionally done, but that would cost a decent chunk of money. You can also pick up some paints (bases, candies, etcetera) from House of Kolor. They're pretty much world renowned for their color selection and quality. The only downside to this option is that you would need to have some knowledge and/or experience with painting, as well as own your own compressor, paint guns, spray booth, and the like. The third option would be to use the old rattle cans. If you're careful and take the time to properly prepare the surfaces, you can get extremely good results from spray cans. (I painted 2 bikes with spray cans, and both have won awards at bike shows). Enamels will dry glossy, but they require a longer drying time. Lacquers are fast drying, but they go down light, require several more coats, and must be wet sanded and polished to achieve any shine. A buddy of mine took his Kawasaki Ninja and repainted it with cans. He used Duplicolor Metalcast paints, which consist of a reflective silver base, and a translucent topcoat. They offer these paints in smoke, red, yellow, blue, purple, and green. They are very striking when done properly. If you chose to use this method, make sure you properly prep the surface and lay down some compatible primer. Spray 2-3 coats of silver base coat (you can also use gold for a unique effect). After that has dried and cured, you can lay down about 4 coats of translucent green, followed by a topcoat of clear polyurethane (also available in a can) after the green has dried. For more info, check out the various "How-To" custom automotive paint books located at most bookstores. Good luck! |
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