Rattle Can Paint on my Ninja
By Kevin on Aug 20, 2010 with Comments 4
Updated with project complete photos:
So I snapped a quick photo of the Ninja the other day and took it in to Photoshop. I am thinking about doing some rattle can painting on the engine and the lower fairing.
Here is a before and after…What do you think?
Before:
Original paint
After (Photoshop Mock Up):
Photoshop mock up
No drastic changes, just want to change the look up a little. Any of you guys ever put any rattle can paint on your bike before. Any hints, ideas, or suggestions?
I purchased some 2 cans of ColorRite paint both flat black. One is for auto plastics, the other is for engines. I plan on cleaning, wet sanding, and spraying. I will post a finished photo when I’m done and we can see how good my work is. :)
Update:
OK. I just finished my minor mods on my Ninja Rattle Can paint project and thought I would share.
Here is the finished project:
Completed project
Completed project
Here are the steps I used to rattle can paint my bike:
- Washed all parts that were to be painted
- Wet sanded the lower fairings
- Wet sanded the engine parts to be painted
- Washed with Dawn and dried the parts several times to remove residue.
- Sprayed parts per directions on the can
- Two light coats of paint (wait 10 minutes between each coat)
- One medium / wet coat (let sit over night)
- Reassembled bike
- Took some pictures to show off.
Can you tell the difference between the Photoshop mock up and the finished project? Me either, what a Photoshop guru I am! ;)
If you have any questions or want to share your own projects send me a message on the site.
Kevin
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Nice solution to personalizing your ride, Kevin. As with so many tasks in life – prep is key. Make sure you properly prep your panels and engine surfaces to be painted. Sand, prime, fine or wet sand (600), clean, paint, and depending on paint manufacturer’s instructions, wet sand after painting or clearcoating and then hand buff! Good luck and be sure to post pics after you’re finished! (I’m assuminmg the engine paint you’ve purchased is hi-temp.)
Don
Hey Don, Thanks for the tips. I didn’t end up priming because I didn’t have any bare metal to cover. I just scuffed up and went for it. Yes High temp paint for the engine, all colorrite products. Cost me about $20 for paint, sand paper, etc.
Seems to have turned out fairly descent. Good way ‘personalize’ the rig. Proper prep is the key to getting that stuff to turn out the way you want it and last a while. Rattle can paint is no stranger to professional paint shops for minor trim parts. Ive used it on the job years ago, as was the common practice to refinish windshield wiper arms, window trim strips, etc. Again, like anything else, when prepped and applied properly, quite good results can be achieved.
Also, judging by the sign behind your bike in the mockup photo, youve been thinking outside the box! Blahahahaha……………