Massively stupid question

[Janx101]

Grandpa used to say "never time to do it right but always time to do it again eh?"

[ShowBizWolf]

Your grandpa sure said it, Janx.... *nods*

[yamahonkawazuki]

Indeed. you could do it quickly repeatedly or do it slowly but properly once.
Aaron

[Daeouse]

Words of wisdom all around. 

[barry905]

Love Janx101's description of how to do it, but have to say that to get the best finish the Daeouse method is the best. I know it's a pain, but either you will have to mask off where you will be painting (especially if you are going to spray), or you will be removing parts so they don't get painted. Trying to paint the frame with the engine in place, for example, can be problematic, and you will probably find it quicker just to remove the engine and paint away.

And I cannot overstate the importance of prepping properly. Preparation should take at least as much time as painting, if not considerably more. Without a good base you will not get a good result.

Good luck.

[The fink]

I, like many others, have started a tear down, and build up project. I had most of my parts and pieces powder coated, I've found a guy who does a great job and I don't feel like I'm getting taken advantage of. For example, he charged me $150 to do the frame. Painting will get good results, but no one is going to convince me that powder coating isn't far more durable. Either way, I look forward to your progress, and be sure to post lots of pics, we like them. 

[Daeouse]

Love Janx101's description of how to do it, but have to say that to get the best finish the Daeouse method is the best. I know it's a pain, but either you will have to mask off where you will be painting (especially if you are going to spray), or you will be removing parts so they don't get painted. Trying to paint the frame with the engine in place, for example, can be problematic, and you will probably find it quicker just to remove the engine and paint away.

And I cannot overstate the importance of prepping properly. Preparation should take at least as much time as painting, if not considerably more. Without a good base you will not get a good result.

Good luck.

As someone who's spent ages trying to paint various types of resin, plastic, and metals, I have learned the necessity of strong prep-work the hard way.

I, like many others, have started a tear down, and build up project. I had most of my parts and pieces powder coated, I've found a guy who does a great job and I don't feel like I'm getting taken advantage of. For example, he charged me $150 to do the frame. Painting will get good results, but no one is going to convince me that powder coating isn't far more durable. Either way, I look forward to your progress, and be sure to post lots of pics, we like them. 

Trust me, a thread will be going up! 

I've thought about getting the parts powder-coated, however I'm not sure if there's a shop near me that can do it for the price I can afford. I'll have to do some research. . . 

I'd kill to have the frame powder-coated/anodized in that beautiful orange-gold of those Buell Firebolt rims. . . but supposedly that costs a small fortune!