Rattle can paint

ride57 · 05-26-2012, 02:27 PM

This is my "new" rattle can paint job. Originally I was going to have a guy from work paint it for me. But then the wife got laid off from work, so I ended up just spraying it black.

I was at wallyworld yesterday and saw "Rust-Oleum Textured Metallic" paint

total cost?

$6

muddyroy · 05-26-2012, 02:39 PM

Nice! Who needs a whole bunch of shiny bits! I think it looks cool!

DirtyDucRider · 05-26-2012, 02:43 PM

Hey that actually looks pretty good! Slap some decals on it, and you can't tell the difference! (In pictures anyway)

I would have said "Good enough for government work!" But that actually looks better!

Side note: what kind of wheels are those? They're bad-A!

courier11sec · 05-26-2012, 02:52 PM

Looks good.
Also,

about the sick wheels.
Now you need some wheels for your car so you can take those hubcaps off!

671kidd · 05-26-2012, 02:55 PM

Thats a real nice job man. How long did it take you to do the whole bike? Im thinking about doing the same thing but possibly a different color.

Sentor · 05-26-2012, 03:03 PM

I don't know if you've polished/waxed it yet, but it could turn out even better if you put some nice clearcoat over it, even the spray stuff works well.

It just needs a light sand on the under layer, the primer, the paint and then clear if you choose... It doesn't take long at all to rattle can a bike. Maybe 2 hours or so if you want tons of layers.

671kidd · 05-26-2012, 03:11 PM

hmmmm, i might look into doing it that way.

crxracer98328 · 05-26-2012, 03:54 PM

gloss and some wet sanding will make it look new...unless your going for flat-ish. looks pretty good though!

ride57 · 05-26-2012, 06:59 PM

dirtyduc these are Carrozzeria wheels

Its a textured paint, so I don't think wax would work. I am sort of wondering how hard it will be to clean when it gets dirty.

I should try some clear coat, I know they make it in a can.

It took a few hours, ( I rattle canned primer and paint about a year ago) So all I did was light sanding and spray. I left the front fairing on and taped off the windscreen. I taped off the seat instead of taking it off.

It took just one can, with a little left over.

tornaido · 05-26-2012, 07:14 PM

I'd like to rattlecan my bike too but am worried about gas spray eating the paint and paint coming off when cleaning the bugs off it. any suggestions from others with the same paint job?

fattiremike · 05-26-2012, 07:17 PM

Looks nice! I recently painted my track bike. I cleared it with Krylon clear enamel, and at the first track day proceeded to spill gas all over the tank! It promptly removed the clear coat and a bit of the color coats in a split second. I quickly grabbed some paper towels and tried to wipe the gas off, and it just turned into a big gooey mess. So, I did some research and found some stuff from Eastwood, that is a two-part epoxy clear in a can! It's 22 bucks a can, but sprays on very easily, and is gasoline resistant. I have even tested it, and so far, so good! I would recommend at least doing your tank with it.

kdo58 · 05-26-2012, 07:52 PM

2k works great
http://www.sgcardetail.com/USC-36800...-Prodview.html

mulletman · 05-26-2012, 07:57 PM

I recently used some Belton Molotow spray paint to paint my track bike. Awesome stuff, tons more solids than any other spray paint I've ever used. The clear is good stuff too. I bought mine from Art Primo in Seattle, after having Rustoleum wrinkle up and turn to crap on me. If you're going to use spray paint, use this stuff. The high-pressure "premium plus" cans are so awesome. No issues with cleaning, and gas spills aren't damaging as long as it's cleaned up promptly.

tornaido · 05-26-2012, 08:02 PM

Originally Posted by fattiremike

Looks nice! I recently painted my track bike. I cleared it with Krylon clear enamel, and at the first track day proceeded to spill gas all over the tank! It promptly removed the clear coat and a bit of the color coats in a split second. I quickly grabbed some paper towels and tried to wipe the gas off, and it just turned into a big gooey mess. So, I did some research and found some stuff from Eastwood, that is a two-part epoxy clear in a can! It's 22 bucks a can, but sprays on very easily, and is gasoline resistant. I have even tested it, and so far, so good! I would recommend at least doing your tank with it.

Where can I purchase this eastwood two part product? Remember its specific name?

Jeffytune · 05-26-2012, 08:05 PM

Forget the bike, is that a 59 or 60 T-bird?

kdo58 · 05-26-2012, 08:10 PM

Originally Posted by tornaido

Where can I purchase this eastwood two part product? Remember its specific name?

http://www.sgcardetail.com/USC-36800...-Prodview.html
http://www.eastwood.com/spray-max-2k...t-aerosol.html

tornaido · 05-26-2012, 08:28 PM

Originally Posted by kdo58

http://www.sgcardetail.com/USC-36800...-Prodview.html
http://www.eastwood.com/spray-max-2k...t-aerosol.html

bitchin' thanks!

tornaido · 05-26-2012, 08:30 PM

anyone have experience with smoking headlights? I had my SV's taillight smoked and it looked amazing but was done in a professional shop. I saw a corvette with smoked headlights and it looked sweet.

ride57 · 05-27-2012, 12:46 AM

Originally Posted by Jeffytune

Forget the bike, is that a 59 or 60 T-bird?

59 Tbird. Pretty much all the suspension parts are new. I replaced front/rear springs, control arm bushings, tie rods, shocks, ball joints etc.

2 new pistons, rings, crank/rod bearings, cam, timing chain and gears, lifters.

New holly carb. 2 months ago, the old carb caught fire and burned the carb, air cleaner and some plug wires.

The fire is why I rattle canned it black. RAT RODS FTMFW

I also just ordered some of that clearcoat.

fattiremike · 05-27-2012, 07:45 AM

This is the stuff I used. Supposedly, it goes over ANY surface without it wrinkling! I was really impressed by how hard the stuff got, and only in a couple of hours. The Krylon clear was still soft after a couple of days, and the fuel still took the topcoats off after a couple of weeks. Oh, after you activate the internal chamber, you only have about 12 hours to use it before it sets up in the can.

http://www.eastwood.com/spray-max-ra...t-aerosol.html


05-26-2012, 02:27 PM	#1
ride57 Pit Crew Joined: Jun 2006 From: Roy, WA I Ride: 97 748, 96 900 SS/SP	Rattle can paint This is my "new" rattle can paint job. Originally I was going to have a guy from work paint it for me. But then the wife got laid off from work, so I ended up just spraying it black. I was at wallyworld yesterday and saw "Rust-Oleum Textured Metallic" paint total cost? $6 __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


05-26-2012, 02:39 PM	#2
muddyroy Endorsed Joined: Jul 2009 From: Grandview, Wa I Ride: 2007 Suzuki SV650	Nice! Who needs a whole bunch of shiny bits! I think it looks cool! __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


05-26-2012, 02:43 PM	#3
DirtyDucRider Permit Joined: Jul 2010 From: Gresham, OR I Ride: Twins!!	Hey that actually looks pretty good! Slap some decals on it, and you can't tell the difference! (In pictures anyway) I would have said "Good enough for government work!" But that actually looks better! Side note: what kind of wheels are those? They're bad-A! __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


05-26-2012, 02:52 PM	#4
courier11sec Moto2 Contender Joined: Sep 2008 From: where they don't have lawns. I Ride: Red bike, Brown truck, various collections of junk held together poorly.	Looks good. Also, about the sick wheels. Now you need some wheels for your car so you can take those hubcaps off! __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


05-26-2012, 02:55 PM	#5
671kidd Training Wheels Joined: May 2012 From: Lacey, WA I Ride: Hyosung GT650R	Thats a real nice job man. How long did it take you to do the whole bike? Im thinking about doing the same thing but possibly a different color. __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


05-26-2012, 03:03 PM	#6
Sentor Novice Racer Joined: Feb 2006 From: Beaverton, OR I Ride: 2008 R6 Race Bike - #52 - And whatever's in the shop!	I don't know if you've polished/waxed it yet, but it could turn out even better if you put some nice clearcoat over it, even the spray stuff works well. It just needs a light sand on the under layer, the primer, the paint and then clear if you choose... It doesn't take long at all to rattle can a bike. Maybe 2 hours or so if you want tons of layers. __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


05-26-2012, 03:11 PM	#7
671kidd Training Wheels Joined: May 2012 From: Lacey, WA I Ride: Hyosung GT650R	hmmmm, i might look into doing it that way. __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


05-26-2012, 03:54 PM	#8
crxracer98328 Licensed Joined: Feb 2011 From: tacoma I Ride: kx450f	gloss and some wet sanding will make it look new...unless your going for flat-ish. looks pretty good though! __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


05-26-2012, 06:59 PM	#9
ride57 Pit Crew Joined: Jun 2006 From: Roy, WA I Ride: 97 748, 96 900 SS/SP	dirtyduc these are Carrozzeria wheels Its a textured paint, so I don't think wax would work. I am sort of wondering how hard it will be to clean when it gets dirty. I should try some clear coat, I know they make it in a can. It took a few hours, ( I rattle canned primer and paint about a year ago) So all I did was light sanding and spray. I left the front fairing on and taped off the windscreen. I taped off the seat instead of taking it off. It took just one can, with a little left over. __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


05-26-2012, 07:14 PM	#10
tornaido Licensed Joined: Jul 2009 From: p town I Ride: Like a Boss	I'd like to rattlecan my bike too but am worried about gas spray eating the paint and paint coming off when cleaning the bugs off it. any suggestions from others with the same paint job? __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


05-26-2012, 07:17 PM	#11
fattiremike Endorsed Joined: Oct 2009 From: Olympia, WA I Ride: 2007 RWB VFR800, 2005 CBR 600rr Trackbike	Looks nice! I recently painted my track bike. I cleared it with Krylon clear enamel, and at the first track day proceeded to spill gas all over the tank! It promptly removed the clear coat and a bit of the color coats in a split second. I quickly grabbed some paper towels and tried to wipe the gas off, and it just turned into a big gooey mess. So, I did some research and found some stuff from Eastwood, that is a two-part epoxy clear in a can! It's 22 bucks a can, but sprays on very easily, and is gasoline resistant. I have even tested it, and so far, so good! I would recommend at least doing your tank with it. __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


05-26-2012, 07:52 PM	#12
kdo58 Endorsed Joined: Oct 2009 From: Puyallup Washington I Ride: 1979 Suzuki gs850	2k works great http://www.sgcardetail.com/USC-36800...-Prodview.html __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


05-26-2012, 07:57 PM	#13
mulletman Pit Crew Joined: Oct 2010 From: Snohomish, WA I Ride: 2005 GSX-R600	I recently used some Belton Molotow spray paint to paint my track bike. Awesome stuff, tons more solids than any other spray paint I've ever used. The clear is good stuff too. I bought mine from Art Primo in Seattle, after having Rustoleum wrinkle up and turn to crap on me. If you're going to use spray paint, use this stuff. The high-pressure "premium plus" cans are so awesome. No issues with cleaning, and gas spills aren't damaging as long as it's cleaned up promptly. __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


05-26-2012, 08:05 PM	#15
Jeffytune Shredder Joined: Jul 2009 From: Beaverton I Ride: Harley FLHT	Forget the bike, is that a 59 or 60 T-bird? __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


05-26-2012, 08:30 PM	#18
tornaido Licensed Joined: Jul 2009 From: p town I Ride: Like a Boss	anyone have experience with smoking headlights? I had my SV's taillight smoked and it looked amazing but was done in a professional shop. I saw a corvette with smoked headlights and it looked sweet. __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


05-27-2012, 07:45 AM	#20
fattiremike Endorsed Joined: Oct 2009 From: Olympia, WA I Ride: 2007 RWB VFR800, 2005 CBR 600rr Trackbike	This is the stuff I used. Supposedly, it goes over ANY surface without it wrinkling! I was really impressed by how hard the stuff got, and only in a couple of hours. The Krylon clear was still soft after a couple of days, and the fuel still took the topcoats off after a couple of weeks. Oh, after you activate the internal chamber, you only have about 12 hours to use it before it sets up in the can. http://www.eastwood.com/spray-max-ra...t-aerosol.html __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter Last edited by fattiremike; 05-27-2012 at 07:50 AM.. Reason: add link

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