panel respraying

Discussion in 'Visual Modifications' started by mattyt2010, Sep 30, 2010.

  1. mattyt2010

    mattyt2010 Member

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    hi there could anyone tell me if you have to remove the old paint from the panels before applying the primer or can you just apply the primer on top of the old paint. help much appreciated.
     
  2. sammyboi

    sammyboi New Member

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    its best to rub down the old paint helps in meny ways will help for a smoover better finish, and will also stop the paint reacting.
     
  3. northrider

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    yup best to remove the paint or atleast smooth down the pannels nocely must be smooth and clean for a good finish this is very important
     
  4. mattyt2010

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    ok thanks people very helpful info thank you. any ideas on how to prepare all the rough black panels for paint please ?
     
  5. northrider

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    make them as smooth as possible then 2-4 layers off primer and keep smoothing each layer then around 2 layers paint and then laquer on top
     
  6. mattyt2010

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    ok mate thank you for the info. any ideas on wt color's too have it ? i want it two color's but don't now what. i was thinking black and yellow. any ideas would be helpful. thanks
     
  7. northrider

    northrider Member

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    what bike isit????
     
  8. sammyboi

    sammyboi New Member

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    there is a gilera runner in projects sparyed black and yellow, carnt rember whos it is but go have a look should give you an idear what yours will look like
     
  9. northrider

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    im not feeling a yellow and black runner i would rather go all black or or black nd white but thas youre choice
     
  10. mattyt2010

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    i like the sound of black and white lol any other two colours that go nice together on a gilly runner ?
     
  11. northrider

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    blue nd white
     
  12. sammyboi

    sammyboi New Member

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    not so much the colors its how you spray it, nearly every gilly owner will spray his horn cover, foot trays, grab rail... and all the smaller panels 1 color and all the large pannels a differnt color. try think of a differnt way to spray your bike to make it stand out from the crowd
     
  13. mattyt2010

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    ok pal cheers for advice. allready nearly finished priming the panels just a few more to prime and then on to paint :p lol. think i'm having it black and white :)
     
  14. northrider

    northrider Member

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    pics please mate!!!
     
  15. grantmc3

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    have it black and red would like nice
     
  16. gart

    gart Member

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    soz for bumbing topic, ive a speedfight 2 100cc and i need to respray the spoiler at the back its red, how can i get the correct spray paint- name or just the colour- so the red will be the same as the other red parts
     
  17. mattyt2010

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    pics are coming on tomorrow pal i will post a few pics tomorrow lol and just try and blend the red in with the rest of the body work lol depending on the shade depends on how many coats of red you need to spray lol. thanks
     
  18. mattyt2010

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    but i'm not sure myself because this is my first respray lol. but it won't be the last ;) lol
     
  19. bennkers

    bennkers New Member

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    When painting do you rub down with fine sandpaper in between primer coats?
     
  20. lukemills12345

    lukemills12345 New Member

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    yes you do you sand it down with kinda ruff paper , then primer in then sand it down with fine sand paper do this twice use filler primer if you have scraped and things on the panel, .
     

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