Warren
27-03-05, 11:19 PM
not sure if ive posted this before. but it might be useful to some people.
basically, this is a step by step guide to spraying/repairing your bodywork.
in this guide i will be spraying a used rear hugger yellow (bearing in mind that yellow is the hardest colour to be using - as it contains very little pigment and requires many layers)
here is what you will need;
a can of white primer (you dont need much)
can of spray paint (colour of your choice)
a can of laqeur
(all aerosol)
sandpaper
a face mask - essential (the fumes can be toxic)
some light grain sandpaper
vynil rubber gloves (optional)
newspaper (optional)
a spray gun(optional)
cleaning equipment.
first, before you start, i must warn you to do this in a well ventilated area, if you feel sick or dizzy, take a break and get some fresh air. the vapour from spray paint is very toxic.
lay down plenty of newpaper on the area you are going to spray on.
when you have finnished with a paint. turn the can upside down and spray.
it should spray a tiny bit of paint then run clear - you should do this to get rid of any excess paint still in the nozzle, as when it dries, it will cog it up
step 1 - it is essential to clean the part you are spraying very well, if there is grease on the part, the paint wont stick properly. remove any glue residue from stickers, and if you have used filler or something. give it a good sanding to make it as smooth as poss.
http://images5.theimagehosting.com/hugger-clean.jpg
step 2- take your primer, give it a good shake for 2 mins or so (this will also help you build up arm muscle)
in this pic, i have used a paint gun. they are very cheap (2 pound i paid for mine) and make it easier giving steady even coats.
http://images5.theimagehosting.com/spray-gun.jpg
spray a light coat of primer on the part, try to apply it as evenly as you can, keeping the can upright at all times and leaving a 30cm gap between the can and the object. once it is covered in primer. leave for 5 mins, and give it another light coat. once done. leave for approx 30mins.
the final outcome should look like this
http://images5.theimagehosting.com/huggerprime.jpg
if the paint runs at all, dont worry, all you have to do is wait the hour. then sand it lightly off smooth again.
http://images5.theimagehosting.com/huggerdrip.jpg
see, even i made a mistake here - the paint ran a bit (where i put too much on too soon) but i sanded it smooth and it came out fine.
step 3 - take the can of colour.
i got a yellow mixed up from my local paint shop. all you have to do is take the colour code from your bike and tell him , he should be able to mix you up a can of paint from that number (spot on colour too) and put it in an aerosol can. it cost me 8 quid for 500ml of pearl yellow (cos my paint is a pearlescent)
again, give it a good shake and apply a thin coat of paint. you havent gotta cover the whole thing in one go. if parts are missed in the first coat. leave it and get it again with the second coat. (if you rush it, the paint will run, which means waiting longer, more sanding, and more washing) take your time to save time :).
this is my first layer, you will notice that some parts have been missed, and the paint is thicker in places than in others, but if you pay more attention to the missed bits on the second coat. it turns out even.
http://images5.theimagehosting.com/yellowhugger.jpg
after a sucessful layer. leave it 15 mins and apply a second layer, dont leave it any longer than 30 mins between layers as dust and moisture is likely to build up which will cause it to blister.
after a few layers, give it a proper inspection and ensure all parts are receiving a good seeing to.
http://images5.theimagehosting.com/sidehugger.jpg
step 4 - after a few coats and the part is looking pretty damn good. its time for laquer. the laquer is basically the protective coating that will also provide that "showroom shine"
give the can a good shaking. then give a thin coat of laquer, followed by another thin coat. (not forgetting to clear the nozzle)
leave the laquer for about 12 hours to set properly
(no touching to see if it is dry - as this will leave suspicious finger prints)
12 hours later - job done.
before
http://images5.theimagehosting.com/beforehugger.jpg
after
http://images5.theimagehosting.com/afterhugger.jpg
on the bike (please note - the colour of the bodywork and the hugger is identical, is it just the build up of dirt that makes the colour look a bit different - honest)
http://images5.theimagehosting.com/cbrwithhugger.jpg
basically, this is a step by step guide to spraying/repairing your bodywork.
in this guide i will be spraying a used rear hugger yellow (bearing in mind that yellow is the hardest colour to be using - as it contains very little pigment and requires many layers)
here is what you will need;
a can of white primer (you dont need much)
can of spray paint (colour of your choice)
a can of laqeur
(all aerosol)
sandpaper
a face mask - essential (the fumes can be toxic)
some light grain sandpaper
vynil rubber gloves (optional)
newspaper (optional)
a spray gun(optional)
cleaning equipment.
first, before you start, i must warn you to do this in a well ventilated area, if you feel sick or dizzy, take a break and get some fresh air. the vapour from spray paint is very toxic.
lay down plenty of newpaper on the area you are going to spray on.
when you have finnished with a paint. turn the can upside down and spray.
it should spray a tiny bit of paint then run clear - you should do this to get rid of any excess paint still in the nozzle, as when it dries, it will cog it up
step 1 - it is essential to clean the part you are spraying very well, if there is grease on the part, the paint wont stick properly. remove any glue residue from stickers, and if you have used filler or something. give it a good sanding to make it as smooth as poss.
http://images5.theimagehosting.com/hugger-clean.jpg
step 2- take your primer, give it a good shake for 2 mins or so (this will also help you build up arm muscle)
in this pic, i have used a paint gun. they are very cheap (2 pound i paid for mine) and make it easier giving steady even coats.
http://images5.theimagehosting.com/spray-gun.jpg
spray a light coat of primer on the part, try to apply it as evenly as you can, keeping the can upright at all times and leaving a 30cm gap between the can and the object. once it is covered in primer. leave for 5 mins, and give it another light coat. once done. leave for approx 30mins.
the final outcome should look like this
http://images5.theimagehosting.com/huggerprime.jpg
if the paint runs at all, dont worry, all you have to do is wait the hour. then sand it lightly off smooth again.
http://images5.theimagehosting.com/huggerdrip.jpg
see, even i made a mistake here - the paint ran a bit (where i put too much on too soon) but i sanded it smooth and it came out fine.
step 3 - take the can of colour.
i got a yellow mixed up from my local paint shop. all you have to do is take the colour code from your bike and tell him , he should be able to mix you up a can of paint from that number (spot on colour too) and put it in an aerosol can. it cost me 8 quid for 500ml of pearl yellow (cos my paint is a pearlescent)
again, give it a good shake and apply a thin coat of paint. you havent gotta cover the whole thing in one go. if parts are missed in the first coat. leave it and get it again with the second coat. (if you rush it, the paint will run, which means waiting longer, more sanding, and more washing) take your time to save time :).
this is my first layer, you will notice that some parts have been missed, and the paint is thicker in places than in others, but if you pay more attention to the missed bits on the second coat. it turns out even.
http://images5.theimagehosting.com/yellowhugger.jpg
after a sucessful layer. leave it 15 mins and apply a second layer, dont leave it any longer than 30 mins between layers as dust and moisture is likely to build up which will cause it to blister.
after a few layers, give it a proper inspection and ensure all parts are receiving a good seeing to.
http://images5.theimagehosting.com/sidehugger.jpg
step 4 - after a few coats and the part is looking pretty damn good. its time for laquer. the laquer is basically the protective coating that will also provide that "showroom shine"
give the can a good shaking. then give a thin coat of laquer, followed by another thin coat. (not forgetting to clear the nozzle)
leave the laquer for about 12 hours to set properly
(no touching to see if it is dry - as this will leave suspicious finger prints)
12 hours later - job done.
before
http://images5.theimagehosting.com/beforehugger.jpg
after
http://images5.theimagehosting.com/afterhugger.jpg
on the bike (please note - the colour of the bodywork and the hugger is identical, is it just the build up of dirt that makes the colour look a bit different - honest)
http://images5.theimagehosting.com/cbrwithhugger.jpg