gtr4
Powdercoat.
Cool.
Srinath.
Powdercoat, while functional, just doesn't have the deep gloss and shine like paint. Since you mentioned "lots of clearcoat", I have a feeling that powdercoat just wouldn't give you the look that you are after.
Just go find a reputable local paint shop or auto body shop. Its not really a big deal, anyone can prep and paint a gas tank. Your only concern is making sure it is a reputable shop.
-Turd.
f4
What was wrong with the old gast tank?
I'm on the market for a replacement since min is a little beaten and battered.
f3
This is off-topic, but how did you end up with the new 05 tank if yours is the same design (though different paint/graphics) and in good shape?
-Turd.
No interest in painting it yourself?
The money you will pay someone to do this simple job, could buy you all the gear you need to spray this yourself.
I know not everyone is inclined to tackle a paint job, but It is easy enough.
Paint and clearcoat can be had for less than $70 and that is way more than you will need for a gas tank. Some paint shop might even sell you quarts of leftover paint for dirt cheap.
Then you just need a paint gun and air compressor. Paint guns range from $14 to $400. My home projects are sprayed with a $14 walmart spray gun. It works better than my brothers $150 one. (maybe cause I clean mine better)
all other materials will cost roughly $50 ie....sandpaper, bondo, tact cloth, thinner....ect...
My brother and I painted a Mazda RX7 in our back yard . It came out great. Problems like runs and overspray are always had even by the pros. you will learn to deal with them as they arise.
Oh well, just my two pennies. I just think doing it yourself is way more satisfying and a better investment for your money.
Good luck.
Powdercoat doesn't have that deep gloss look, yes, paint that looks miles deep ...
Its actually due to several layers of clear ... which powdercoat cannot have, 1 layer of clear is all it can manage.
But ... your color is silver ... never going to look deep, dark colors are what look deep ... light colors ... never and silver is the worst of the lot.
Powdercoat is much more flexible than paint. they will have color tile samples at the place, take on of those and literally bend it in 1/2, and bent it back straight. No cracks on the inside or outside. 2-3 times and it will crack, just before the thing breaks.
I am powdering somehting silver as we speak. I'll let you know how it works. I also have done silver under candy blue. Eyepopping, especially in the sunlight.
Cool.
Srinath.
Deep silver...mail to me...paint will be completed using a silver and lot of pearl/metal flake. Trick to a good silver is using a good paint...clear on a tank is essential because of potential gas spills, dropped keys, knees rubbing, tank bags, etc. I'll get you a quote :laugh:
Quote from: 3imo on October 24, 2006, 09:25:16 AM
No interest in painting it yourself?
The money you will pay someone to do this simple job, could buy you all the gear you need to spray this yourself.
I know not everyone is inclined to tackle a paint job, but It is easy enough.
Paint and clearcoat can be had for less than $70 and that is way more than you will need for a gas tank. Some paint shop might even sell you quarts of leftover paint for dirt cheap.
Then you just need a paint gun and air compressor. Paint guns range from $14 to $400. My home projects are sprayed with a $14 walmart spray gun. It works better than my brothers $150 one. (maybe cause I clean mine better)
all other materials will cost roughly $50 ie....sandpaper, bondo, tact cloth, thinner....ect...
My first project was a soapbox derby car and I only had to respray it once. My brother and I painted a Mazda RX7 in our back yard when we were in highschool. It came out great. Problems like runs and overspray are always had even by the pros. you will learn to deal with them as they arise.
Oh well, just my two pennies. I just think doing it yourself is way more satisfying and a better investment for your money.
Good luck.
+1 I've got a $ 50.00 sprayer and a old compressor that could not of been more than $ 100.00 and did pretty well on my last project when I changed the white to Met. Silver, and the light blue to a Met. Charcoal Grey.
(http://www.share.ws/img/d91c7d0cfdd5cf9b06cae11200d6156c/SUNP0005.JPG) (http://www.share.ws)
Quote from: seshadri_srinath on October 24, 2006, 12:39:49 PM
I am powdering somehting silver as we speak. I'll let you know how it works. I also have done silver under candy blue. Eyepopping, especially in the sunlight.
Cool.
Srinath.
You know I did a GS500 valve cover almost exactly as you described, translucent blue over chrome. Pictures don't even come close to doing it justice.
As far as powdercoating not having the deep shine of paint you guys should have seen a small project I did for a friend a few months ago. Gloss black with a super gloss clear coat. It still looks wet to the touch. But high gloss powder is prone to micro scratches so it may not hold up for the long haul in an abrasive environment.
M3
I was being serious...if u want I can get you a quote on the side plastics, front fender, etc. No need to remove decals or anything just have to let me know what you want done...straight shoots are usually cheaper. If you want simple graphics done, they're cheap..when things get complicated thats when they get expensive. I prefer Alsa paints, they are a base coat clear coat, tons of metallic, better quality than House of Kolor and produce amazing finished paint quality. Alsa base colors are $60 a quart, or you can go with a cheaper paint. Plastics really arent a big deal to paint. I did mine with no troubles. No flex issues or color mismatching. Looked good to me...My bike was done in silver with a blue candy and the silver was amazing even without the candy and clear. The shade of silver you'd want would have to be picked..I can send you samples. Let me know...that goes for everyone...we're ready to set up the paint shop for the winter. Portfolio pictures of samples are available.
Quote from: DerekNC on October 24, 2006, 04:59:40 PM
Quote from: seshadri_srinath on October 24, 2006, 12:39:49 PM
I am powdering somehting silver as we speak. I'll let you know how it works. I also have done silver under candy blue. Eyepopping, especially in the sunlight.
Cool.
Srinath.
You know I did a GS500 valve cover almost exactly as you described, translucent blue over chrome. Pictures don't even come close to doing it justice.
As far as powdercoating not having the deep shine of paint you guys should have seen a small project I did for a friend a few months ago. Gloss black with a super gloss clear coat. It still looks wet to the touch. But high gloss powder is prone to micro scratches so it may not hold up for the long haul in an abrasive environment.
OK chrome - very very different from silver - evidently silver has bits of mylar in it, chrome has aluminum. Its supposed to slowly turn black and shitty. You think the blue on top will save it from doing that ... how long has it been and how does it look ???
Cool.
Srinath.
send it to me i've been painting professionally for 20 yrs reasonable prices top of the line materials quick turnaround pm me if interested,Lee :cheers:
Quote from: onefastgs500 on October 24, 2006, 06:57:05 PM
send it to me i've been painting professionally for 20 yrs reasonable prices top of the line materials quick turnaround pm me if interested,Lee :cheers:
And if you need graffix lemme know. I use hi pro vinyls and can get you a set cheaper than the dealer in 'any colour you like' (useless pink floyd reference) Clear coat over 10 year hi pro vinyl and it'll last longer than the bike will (so long as you keep the rubber side down)
d4
Quote from: Wrecent_Wryder on October 25, 2006, 03:27:23 AM
Ugh. Too many options, scope of the project rapidly escalating, contention between members, and no estimate. Not exactly what I was going for...
Welcome to the internet! :dunno_white:
should be no contention -pastrana is an amatuer and i ,on the other hand ,am a trained proffessional w/ 20 yrs experience you decide and let me know.
When you get her painted, just let me know on the decals too... you won't find better ones out there, plus a great price. :thumb:
f4
Man that is the wrong attitude ...
We should have Onefastvega and pastrami wrestle ... the winner gets the job ... yea ...
The loser get to paint all the crap I have left over from my assorted array of bikes where I powdercoated the metal and said screw the plastic ... so you'd have to color match it to some powdercoated stull that you cant see ... but I'll describe it well ... :thumb: ...
OK Now tickets for this event to the right please ...
Bets can be placed and that line is to the left. Get in on the action while its hot. We do expect this event to be sold out and betted out basically.
Cool.
Srinath.
man,was NOT trying to start a pissing contest -just offering my PROFFESIONAL services this is what i do for a living -most people find that i can paint their bikes for almost the same cost as buying CHEAP materials.my wife is a shipping clerk and can properly pack and ship freshly painted bodywork(we do this alot) if you want to use someone local cool. :thumb:
Quote from: seshadri_srinath on October 25, 2006, 01:31:36 PM
OK Now tickets for this event to the right please ...
Bets can be placed and that line is to the left.
I'm in both lines, I'm just a crazy S.O. Buddha Loves You like that...
If you don't want to give onefastgs a chance, then just take the damn thing to your friendly local auto paint shop, pick a colour (any colour you like), it'll look good.
Quote from: onefastgs500 on October 25, 2006, 05:12:17 PM
man,was NOT trying to start a pissing contest -just offering my PROFFESIONAL services this is what i do for a living -most people find that i can paint their bikes for almost the same cost as buying CHEAP materials.my wife is a shipping clerk and can properly pack and ship freshly painted bodywork(we do this alot) if you want to use someone local cool. :thumb:
how much to paint race bodywork to match this?
(http://www.ualberta.ca/~sklau/rr/600rr_rc30.jpg)
I'm seriously considering buying fully dedicated race 'glas for the RR. I LOVE this scheme. My local shop can get me a full set of plastics for $500. I wont be using the front fender though. Upper and lower halves, and tail only. Shipped from/to santa monica, ca 90405.
btw-my marchesini wheels are powdercoated black and they look WET.
3d
I wasn't trying to start anything either...I don't paint for a living my uncle does, I was just making a suggestion..
Sorry if you took it that way.
f3
For someone local, find a smaller shop, usually word of mouth, got a local forum you could ask? For my uncle to do the tank, straight shoot (meaning one solid color) will be $50 if he's got the color $75 if he doesn't. Whole thing (meaning Tank, front fender, side plastics, two side plastics and center section) straight shoot is $450. The fairings add in that extra cost. That includes prep, filling any dents or scratchs, primer and a ton of clear. I think these are average prices so I'm not trying to recruit you, just giving you a hint of what it would cost. Onefastgs may be alot cheaper Idk. Call some places up and ask, quotes are part of the job! Personally I think smaller shops do a better job but I've seen some bigger ones do excellent work as well.
pas- your uncle is right in line on pricing about the same i charge
wrecent go w/ pastranas uncle she was first w/ quote price and ask for the job.
whoever you use hope it turns out like you want!! :cheers:
f42
:laugh: yeah i understand that....
Seriously though if you just want a tank done, any body shop can do it for you... Not sure of the mix ratio, what we use is 50:50 so you should only need a pint not a quart
The paint job I'm doing on mine this winter is gonna be $1200...thats cost...not even any labor...crazy eh?
pastrana-are ypu going w/ the miiror chrome w/candy or a crazer finish? :o
I'm going silver basecoat, blue candy, stainless steel laminate and crazer. Haven't decided on graphics yet so I can't tell you exactly what else will be done. Its gonna be sweet though.
sounds cool!progress pics please!! :cheers:
[f4
I figured..I bought the bike for $100 and I've had a lot of fun because of it....it wasn't my first bike..it wasn't even my 3rd bike..but I plan on keeping it forever...I'm saving up for a 675 but theres alot of other things that have to come first. Until then, I'll have fun modding and fixing as the case now seems to be...my gs...Paying more for paint than the bike does seem silly to me too...but its my baby now. I don't think I'll ever find another bike that fits me as perfectly as the gs does.
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