Painting?

Nathanptak · May 21st, 2013, 01:43 PM

I recently got into a small tumble on my '05 ninja 250 and the upper cowling broke. If I cannot find a replacement in the same color, what is the best way to go about fixing this problem? Should I attempt to paint that fairing the same color as the rest of the bike (silver), or should I just repaint the entire bike? Lastly, if I were to attempt painting it myself, what's the best way to do that?

Daks · May 26th, 2013, 07:07 PM

I fixed and reprayed my bike proper (no rattlecans) and it will cost you several hundred dollars and lots of time to do it right. I'd go to a body shop and ask for a quote or an auto paint store and see if they can mix the same silver if you decide to diy.

crazymadbastard · May 26th, 2013, 07:56 PM

Colorite.com supossedly has a match. Our ninjas apparently are base coat. And then color coat. If you want a close enough match go to a paint supply and for 30$ than can put the matched paint in a rattle can. I am not sure which way I am going to go.

May 21st, 2013, 01:43 PM	#1
Nathanptak ninjette.org newbie Name: Nathan Location: Kansas City Join Date: May 2013 Motorcycle(s): 2005 Kawasaki Ninja 250r Posts: 1	Painting? I recently got into a small tumble on my '05 ninja 250 and the upper cowling broke. If I cannot find a replacement in the same color, what is the best way to go about fixing this problem? Should I attempt to paint that fairing the same color as the rest of the bike (silver), or should I just repaint the entire bike? Lastly, if I were to attempt painting it myself, what's the best way to do that?

May 26th, 2013, 07:56 PM	#3
crazymadbastard I'm crazy,your excuse is? Name: Winston Location: Connecticut Join Date: May 2013 Motorcycle(s): 250 2007 ninja Posts: A lot.	Colorite.com supossedly has a match. Our ninjas apparently are base coat. And then color coat. If you want a close enough match go to a paint supply and for 30$ than can put the matched paint in a rattle can. I am not sure which way I am going to go. __________________________________________________ My Cafe Racer Build My intro post

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May 26th, 2013, 07:07 PM	#2
Daks Jersey Devil Name: Daks Location: Austin, TX Join Date: Oct 2012 Motorcycle(s): '06 Ninja 250 Posts: 469	I fixed and reprayed my bike proper (no rattlecans) and it will cost you several hundred dollars and lots of time to do it right. I'd go to a body shop and ask for a quote or an auto paint store and see if they can mix the same silver if you decide to diy.