Painting frame

Ok, im gonna give the zxr has a planned makeover, one day its gonna get a full strip and powdercoat, but in the meanwhile i want to give it a touch up. The frame/swingarm are grey at the mo but have scratches, so im gonna paint it matt black, i know the frame can get a little hot/warm, but would normal spray can stuff be ok, or will i need the high temperature stuff?

from what i gather YC is the matt black expert! any ideas/experience?

[dizzyblonde]

High temp stuff, I think. GMS of the pennine massive did his curvy frame....sure it were rattle cans, it looks pretty cool too.

YC only applies his paint with a stick as hes none too choosy ..hehehehe

have you got a link to the thread?

ok, an update for anyone else who's thinking of painting their frame.

4 newspapers, 3 rolls of masking tape and 2 cans of paint and its done. I used plastikote super enamel paint, matt black. rubbed the original paint down with 800 grit, degreased etc then 4 coats of paint. Masking up took about 3 hours and was pretty boring, but i wanted to make sure it was all sealed up. I didnt think around the yokes would work due to everything in the way but it come out great.

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Good effort I say. Cant beat the Matt/Satin look

Like the newspaper idea, looking good (from a possibly biased MYC )!

Have you got any final final pics?

Originally Posted by teriyakimonkey

Have you got any final final pics?

as in with the fairing etc on?

Im waiting for my fairing bolt kit to arrive, as im replacing the ones made from cheese. also some valve shims. then i will put everything back on and take some pics.

Although I am going to be respraying the fairing in the next couple of months as well!

Yes. I'll wait to see the outcome!

[yorkie_chris]

That makes the bike look about 10 years younger.Nice one.