Repaint project

[bobob5511]

I'm looking at repainting my bike this summer, any tips on what paint products to use? I have a '93 GS 500E, red. I'm thinking of going black and maybe gold rims/frame/decals

[jakers]

if you like flat black...i used krylon flat black on mine, works awesome. just sanded off the ugly yellow and spray painted it black. Unless you're looking for something a little more expensive...

[Roadstergal]

Do a search - a lot of folks have done various complexities of repainting with varying quality of results, and you can choose which one fits your anal-retentiveness level the best.

[utgunslinger13]

I just used the 99 cents cans of spray paint from walmart.  If your really worried about the results then get it done professionally.  I would say that 85% of the results will depend on the prep work and 10% will depend on the products you use.

Nick

[lopee]

I would say that 85% of the results will depend on the prep work and 10% will depend on the products you use.

+1

Rattle cans can give great results, its all in the prep!

[xhyperxshogunx]

Do you have any equipment to spray it yourself like air compressor, spray gun, inline air filter? Paint is pretty cheap, probably 20-50 for a quart of paint and another 50 buck for the clear coat kit (clear coat, hardener), and 10-20 for reducers for paint. A small 30 gal compressor is good enough for small job.