SilverTalon
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Anyone here know a decently low cost place in MA that will paint a tank and side panels?
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Tank Painting MA
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rattle cans, it can be done very well if you have time and patience.
this was done in rattle cans, when I was younger and had the time
this was done in rattle cans, when I was younger and had the time
SilverTalon
XS400 Addict
rattle cans, it can be done very well if you have time and patience.
this was done in rattle cans, when I was younger and had the time
Can you explain the process used?
google rattle can paint jobs?
or use the search bar?
sand to bare metal fix dips/waves/dents/dings.
prime, sand smooth. prime sand smooth. etc.
lay down a few layers of base, wet sand, another layer, wet sand and clear.
clear clear clear wet sanding in between coats.
at least thats how ive always done it might be over kill, but if you got the time do it right, why not take your time
or use the search bar?
sand to bare metal fix dips/waves/dents/dings.
prime, sand smooth. prime sand smooth. etc.
lay down a few layers of base, wet sand, another layer, wet sand and clear.
clear clear clear wet sanding in between coats.
at least thats how ive always done it might be over kill, but if you got the time do it right, why not take your time
yea that, hard work and a keen eye needed!I've had great success with rattle cans. If you use enamel as the base and a 2 part clear its pretty durable. It's all about prep.
You could do it yourself for less than 75. A pro job is awesome and unbeatable but will cost at least $400, and for good reason.
To do it yourself:
Have it sandblasted or buy some aircraft stripper, rubber gloves, and steel wool. You'll also need paint thinner.
Follw the directions for stripping, you'll be surprised how well it works.
You could do it yourself for less than 75. A pro job is awesome and unbeatable but will cost at least $400, and for good reason.
To do it yourself:
Have it sandblasted or buy some aircraft stripper, rubber gloves, and steel wool. You'll also need paint thinner.
Follw the directions for stripping, you'll be surprised how well it works.
...you'll need 60-2000 grit waterproof sand paper and a sanding block. Use 100 or so on the block to remove leftover paint. Most likely you'll have dents. Get some body filler and spit putty. Fill the dents and follow the directions. It's takes a while to get it flat but you'll get it. Work up to 180, spray some cheap primer on it then sand it all again, that will reveal any more high or low spots. Fix those then resend. Then once you're satisfied, wipe it with a tack cloth and prime it with self-etching primer. The first coats should be very thin, likely you won't cover all of it until the 2nd or 3rd coat. Then sand with 220 or so. Now you can lay your color coats. Same deal just mist the first coats on. Typically 3 light passes equals one coat.
OleDoc
FREEBIRDS MC Central NY
as long as you prep fine rattle cans and clear work great
