need a step to step list

[sassygrl47]

ok heres what i wanna do i want to paint my bike a rootbeer color with black or aluminum ghost flames. i have done only one other paint job before that required only painting on the flames and clear coating. the previous base coat was still usable, so anyhow i need to strip this to its primer either replace the primer or if it's still good use that now i think i need to base coat it the rootbeer color, then clear coat it once or twice (in case i screw up the flames i can use a reducer) now do i use a pearl if so dose anyone recomend witch color i use, then airbrush the flames on and base coat it again? do i need to scruff up anything in between?if you happen to have company product numbers for any of these things i need that would be helpful to. what kind of clear coat should i use,etc......

 

[Burton]

I’m going to lay this out with HoK in mind but you can use what ever system you want. First if you have to strip the bike you might as well go down to metal. The old primer isn’t really going to help you out much plus if your going to spend the time you might as well start fresh. These steps are assuming that you have already stripped the bike down to metal.

1. Primer the parts. I use a 2-part epoxy primer.
2. Shoot a guide coat (mist of black)
3. Sand down the primer until the guide coat is no longer visible anywhere. Using 400 –600 grit (quality) wet sand paper.
4. Use a sealer for the base coat. Mix black and white to get a medium to dark gray.
5. Shot your Root beer color, I would suggest KBC (kandy base coat) – 7 (Root beer) this will give you a real nice color without having to mess with candies. Its not as deep but you’ll still get a good effect.
6. Shoot 2-3 medium coats of Build clear over the root beer. Let it cure then color sand to smooth it out. This will also allow you time. If you clear then color sand the project can wait for a weekend or 2 without having to worry about the flames and the final coat sticking.
7. Tape and shoot the flames. I like the aluminum or platinum pearl color you may even want to consider adding a little gold pearl or flake to it. If you use an airbrush reduce 1 to 1 to make it easier for the air brush other wise it might load up and spit.
8. Right after you shoot the flames then shoot your final coats of clear, this way you don’t have to worry about color sanding flames. The clear will adhere just fine because of the rest of the parts sanded previously and the flames being fresh paint (within a couple of hours)
9. Cut and polish.

This is just an over view and I’m sure some of the other people on the site might have some good ways to cut time or steps. This is how I did my first couple of jobs. The steps work out pretty well for a weekend warrior. Hope this makes since. It’s easier to think about then to write down. Sorry for the lack of part numbers but you should be able to find them pretty easy on any of the paint sites. Also don’t be afraid to call and talk to some of these people (suppliers) they can help. I know Nate from Innate.com is very helpful and will make sure you get what you need. The guys at coast airbrush are good as well. Maybe even try to find a local jobber.