Painting race fairings?

[lawson17]

Hi everyone,

Just after some advice on painting my race plastics for next year.

I previously used some paint that my girlfriend got through some contacts at her work. But since she doesn't work there anymore that might be a bit tricky...

Are halfords rattle cans going to do the job? There's a good chance it's gona get scuffed etc. anyway. I have etch primer and clearcoat left over from last year...

I need to paint the tank aswell. Will the same paint do GRP and metal? Like eveyone else I don't have much spare cash to put towards paint...

If anyone can offer any guidance, that would be great!

Thanks

[SVXR650]

Race plastics?

Bondo and sanding as necessary to meet your desired results... Primer it as needed...

Go rattle-can HaPPy!!!

Take your time and lay your masking carefully...

Do your colors and number plates... Several thing coats work better, than a single heavy coat...

Then get a decent clear coat...

That is all you need for a decent paint job on Race Plastics...

:D Luis



PS: If you are after a professional Job, look for a shop to sponsor you... In return you will display his business on your bike, and refer him race and street customers...

[lawson17]

Excellent! Thanks for the informative reply mate. I'll get cracking this week.

Thanks again.

[NTECUK]

I can still get cellouse to paint my 1974 mini's fibreglass flip front..

[twowheels]

i have painted many race fairing sets with good old halfords own paint - it worked for me! if you are doing the tank use the petrol resistant lacquer

[Winder]

Check out Berlin's a minitwin is born thread, some good pics and bits on there