Advice on paint type for painting at home. Prefer no hardeners or thinnes

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RZ350Guy

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Hi Everyone,

I am new here. What I have is an RZ350 that I am planning to make a YZR500 Kenny Roberts Replica. The fairing I will order is from the UK and plastic (unlike the fiberglass stuff from Ait-tech). Here is the site BB Plastics - Race Fairings UK, race body work for your race / track bike and this is the paint job I wish to replicate [video]http://roadrider-magazine.blogspot.com/2009/01/1978-yamaha-yzr500.html[/video]

I found many people online who have done very decent paint jobs with rattle cans and a lot of wet sanding and this is the route I wish to take. I found one guy who used Rustoleum even. I can not afford to pay someone to paint an entire bike. I don't expect professional results but I'm certain I can produce something decent with the right product.

I would like to learn what paint type to use. I understand that I need a paint with flexer in it... but then I read that newer paints are flexible enough noways and don't need this added. I see guys using acrylic paints and acrylic clear coats. I just read I need special primer that adheres to plastic as well.

As you can see there is a load of different ways and I am uncertain as to which is a good way. If someone could point me to a company or product that would suit me I would love it.

Also, for a clear coat I worry about it being dissolved by gas or grime. One guy on a motorcycle told me to use Dupli-color products but as far as I'm concerned that stuff is garbage. So, if there is something out there that is tough but still comes in a rattle can I would love that.

Looking forward to hearing from everyone.

John
 
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TAZ

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Wish I could help you out, but I'm not too familiar with doing painting with spray cans.

One thing I do know is that you mentioned you want a 'good' paint, but as far as I know, you don't have the ability to add hardeners to any spray can paint.
So the durability won't be there for spray can paint.

But...
Maybe one of the other members has some experience with it, and can help you out.
 
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paxhc

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I'm not sure about canada, but here in Pa the local autobody shops make their own spray cans.

any basecoat you want they make/mix and put into a spray can for you and it actually works good for a spray can, then you have your choice of clear in a can,
There are several brands and prices range from $5-6 to $40-50 for a spray can...RM being very expensive spray can but you really do notice the difference
 
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TAZ

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paxhc said:
I'm not sure about canada, but here in Pa the local autobody shops make their own spray cans.

any basecoat you want they make/mix and put into a spray can for you and it actually works good for a spray can, then you have your choice of clear in a can,
There are several brands and prices range from $5-6 to $40-50 for a spray can...RM being very expensive spray can but you really do notice the difference
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Great idea....come to think of it, I believe you can purchase an aerosol type setup with a bottle in which you can also add your own mix. Probably even if it has hardeners in it.
 
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bullrider_1822

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Alsa corp has some 2k paint in spray cans, or some paint suppliers can make cans for you, but if you use a 2k paint you have a limited time that the paint is good for that is the only down fall to spray cans.
 
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RZ350Guy

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Thanks for all the advice guys. It turns out the body work is fiber glass. I find their website to be a little misleading unless I missed something. a website called BB Plastics but they make no mention that the body work they produce is not plastic. I had no idea gel coat meant fiber glass either. They might want to be a little more clear and mention their fairings are not plastic. Good thing I came here to ask you guys. I can get fiber glass fairings from the US... I would have paid the extra coin to get a plastic set which is why I was interested in them.

ok, I found a paint guy that will mix and put pain in a spray can for me. I think he said $25 a can. There will be no hardener though. I am hoping I can order one of these two part clears and use it on this paint and hopefully it will be more durable than clear I can get in a spray can from my paint guy because he offers some. I would like a tough durable clear though.

Also, do I need to worry about flex ageants?

Thanks again guys.
 
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