SV paint - how far does it go? - SV650.org

07-02-13, 02:59 PM

I'm considering doing some repairs on a couple of my fairings now I have a bit of spare time, i got them a while ago cheap but scratched. I've found a couple of places that sell matched paint (its a candy blue sk2) and would like to know if anyone has any experience with how far the paint will actually go.

I don't want to buy a tin/aerosol can if im not going to use the majority of it but at the same time i don't want to be short. It may sound like a stupid question but does anyone know just how much a 25ml 'touch up' pen will cover?

squirrel_hunter · 07-02-13, 07:12 PM

The trouble with touch up paint is everyone I have seen that has used it has ended up creating their own "Ecce Homo" upon their bike...

I'd go professional if it bothers you that much.

07-02-13, 10:35 PM

im not bothered enough to take it to a pro shop, but similarly im not going to go overboard on it. I understand that by doing it myself its not going to come out like new but i would like to at least try and cover the problem areas somewhat.

thats why i want to know how much space it would cover provided i don't go to town like some rampant aspiring artist.

Wideboy · 08-02-13, 10:13 AM

I dont think your going to get a definitive answer.

Same with paint, depends how much it is mixed down. For example with aerosol paint halfrauds paints are generally mixed down more than the branded stuff. Although it cheaper you'll end up saving money buying the branded stuff as you'll get better coverage.

03-03-13, 05:28 PM

do either of you know what sort of price would you be looking at for professional painted jobs?

03-03-13, 05:35 PM

Ive just had a fully faired pointy painted in metallic for 350 including wheels and forks

03-03-13, 05:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Elliott

Ive just had a fully faired pointy painted in metallic for 350 including wheels and forks

Where?! That sounds fantastic value and would like my bike painted!

squirrel_hunter · 03-03-13, 07:51 PM

Depends who you go to really. Some quotes I have had are in the region of £800+ for a bike. I have had some simple black panels sprayed and £50 each and my 2MA is going to be around £500 but that is a full front fairing, plus a tank, plus stickers, plus a little repair work. It very much depends on the panel, the damage, the paint, the painter...

Gaz.sv650 · 03-03-13, 10:47 PM

spray the lot and go a mad colour that way you dont have to worry about matching it

but just doing fairings I would get 2 cans as 1 can will probbs just be shy of 2 even coats on a pair of fairings and then you always have half a can for touch ups such as stone chips spray a little in the cap and use a paint brush

07-02-13, 02:59 PM	#1
tim0o Guest Posts: n/a	SV paint - how far does it go? I'm considering doing some repairs on a couple of my fairings now I have a bit of spare time, i got them a while ago cheap but scratched. I've found a couple of places that sell matched paint (its a candy blue sk2) and would like to know if anyone has any experience with how far the paint will actually go. I don't want to buy a tin/aerosol can if im not going to use the majority of it but at the same time i don't want to be short. It may sound like a stupid question but does anyone know just how much a 25ml 'touch up' pen will cover?

07-02-13, 07:12 PM	#2
squirrel_hunter Member Mega Poster Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Sunny Swindon Posts: 3,570	Re: SV paint - how far does it go? The trouble with touch up paint is everyone I have seen that has used it has ended up creating their own "Ecce Homo" upon their bike... I'd go professional if it bothers you that much. __________________ "A little enthusiastic?" May I add here, GG is awesome and I think I am in love with Stretchie...he rocks my world! SH2 \| 2MA \| GROM \| YSR

07-02-13, 10:35 PM	#3
tim0o Guest Posts: n/a	Re: SV paint - how far does it go? im not bothered enough to take it to a pro shop, but similarly im not going to go overboard on it. I understand that by doing it myself its not going to come out like new but i would like to at least try and cover the problem areas somewhat. thats why i want to know how much space it would cover provided i don't go to town like some rampant aspiring artist.

08-02-13, 10:13 AM	#4
Wideboy Evel Knievel Mega Poster Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Eastleigh Posts: 4,641	Re: SV paint - how far does it go? I dont think your going to get a definitive answer. Same with paint, depends how much it is mixed down. For example with aerosol paint halfrauds paints are generally mixed down more than the branded stuff. Although it cheaper you'll end up saving money buying the branded stuff as you'll get better coverage. __________________ 05 DRZ400E RIP hovis Last edited by Wideboy; 08-02-13 at 10:16 AM.

03-03-13, 05:28 PM	#5
tim0o Guest Posts: n/a	Re: SV paint - how far does it go? do either of you know what sort of price would you be looking at for professional painted jobs?

03-03-13, 05:35 PM	#6
Elliott Guest Posts: n/a	Re: SV paint - how far does it go? Ive just had a fully faired pointy painted in metallic for 350 including wheels and forks

03-03-13, 07:51 PM	#8
squirrel_hunter Member Mega Poster Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Sunny Swindon Posts: 3,570	Re: SV paint - how far does it go? Depends who you go to really. Some quotes I have had are in the region of £800+ for a bike. I have had some simple black panels sprayed and £50 each and my 2MA is going to be around £500 but that is a full front fairing, plus a tank, plus stickers, plus a little repair work. It very much depends on the panel, the damage, the paint, the painter... __________________ "A little enthusiastic?" May I add here, GG is awesome and I think I am in love with Stretchie...he rocks my world! SH2 \| 2MA \| GROM \| YSR

03-03-13, 10:47 PM	#9
Gaz.sv650 Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: worcester Posts: 361	Re: SV paint - how far does it go? spray the lot and go a mad colour that way you dont have to worry about matching it but just doing fairings I would get 2 cans as 1 can will probbs just be shy of 2 even coats on a pair of fairings and then you always have half a can for touch ups such as stone chips spray a little in the cap and use a paint brush

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