Paint prep....

ManOfGod · April 17th, 2013, 09:53 AM

This may be a stupid question, but.... What do I need to do to my plastic parts before primer? Do I sand them at all?
I've never painted plastic before. :P

I'm hoping to get everything primed by the end of this week, so any info on prep would be appreciated greatly.

God bless--Brad

csmith12 · April 17th, 2013, 10:00 AM

Fill in any deep scratches with filler puty. Sand it smooth with 350 grit then 600 or so, rinse and allow to fully dry.

psych0hans · April 17th, 2013, 10:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ManOfGod

This may be a stupid question, but.... What do I need to do to my plastic parts before primer? Do I sand them at all?
I've never painted plastic before. :P

I'm hoping to get everything primed by the end of this week, so any info on prep would be appreciated greatly.

God bless--Brad

Link to original page on YouTube.

ManOfGod · April 17th, 2013, 11:02 AM

Thanks!

ManOfGod · April 17th, 2013, 02:39 PM

Anyone know where I can get Rustoleum Metallic fleck paint? I have tried 4 stores and have spent 25 minutes online and haven't found anything...except the gold or silver. I am looking for blue and black(or gray).

csmith12 · April 17th, 2013, 05:00 PM

This?

http://www.amazon.com/Rust-Oleum-725.../dp/B000ZYUWQ8

ManOfGod · April 17th, 2013, 06:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by csmith12

This?

http://www.amazon.com/Rust-Oleum-725.../dp/B000ZYUWQ8

No. :P

On Rust-Oleum's website they show this(http://www.rustoleum.com/CBGProduct.asp?pid=511). This is what I want, but I can't find it for sale/order anywhere.

Bigballsofpaint · April 18th, 2013, 08:54 AM

My local lowes has that im pretty sure.

ManOfGod · April 18th, 2013, 09:20 AM

Found some!!

Ebay.

I'll post some pics soon(hopefully).

csmith12 · April 18th, 2013, 11:41 AM

Going to clear coat it?

ManOfGod · April 18th, 2013, 12:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by csmith12

Going to clear coat it?

Yes. I bought rustoleum's gloss clear coat.

ManOfGod · April 23rd, 2013, 09:47 AM

Almost done painting!

lgk · April 23rd, 2013, 01:43 PM

pics?

ManOfGod · April 24th, 2013, 03:48 PM

Trying to figure out hot to get those pics....

massacremasses · April 24th, 2013, 03:54 PM

You only needed to sand with really light grit unless you had scratches and stuff. You just wanted the paint to stick. Really you didnt even need primer.

ManOfGod · April 24th, 2013, 03:54 PM

Here:

ManOfGod · April 24th, 2013, 03:56 PM

The lighting makes the coloring look different in each shot, but it all came out the same.

Just two pieces left to paint, forks to get finished, and I'll be putting it back together for some real pictures.

Daks · April 24th, 2013, 11:55 PM

Sand, sand, sand.
Fill with bondo if required.
Sand.
Prime.
Sand again.
Prime again.
Sand again.
Paint.
Clear.
Sand.
Buff.
Polish.

Prep is EVERYTHING when it comes to painting. You don't get all that clear off and pussy out on primer and that **** will flake off. If not on its own, the first time that fairing bends a bit too much or a rock hits it.

Of course, it really comes down to how good you're going for. If you don't care about flaking, orange peel, scratches, pooling, etc, then fine. Go on the cheap and lazy.

If you want it to last, prep that noise so hard.

csmith12 · April 25th, 2013, 04:01 AM

Looks real good.

ManOfGod · April 25th, 2013, 04:24 AM

Thanks.

ManOfGod · May 10th, 2013, 09:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lgk

pics?

Finally got my 'jette together! Enjoy.

Live2ride · May 11th, 2013, 07:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ManOfGod

Finally got my 'jette together! Enjoy.

That looks great! Fine job, sir. Fine job indeed.

April 17th, 2013, 09:53 AM	#1
ManOfGod ManOfGod Name: Bradley Location: Lagrange, WY Join Date: Apr 2013 Motorcycle(s): '02 Ninja 250r Scuffed and scratched blue...soon to be black, I think... Posts: 40	Paint prep.... This may be a stupid question, but.... What do I need to do to my plastic parts before primer? Do I sand them at all? I've never painted plastic before. :P I'm hoping to get everything primed by the end of this week, so any info on prep would be appreciated greatly. God bless--Brad __________________________________________________ "For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son that whoever believes in Him might have eternal life."-John 3:16

April 17th, 2013, 10:00 AM	#2
csmith12 The Corner Whisperer Name: Chris (aka Reactor) Location: Northern KY Join Date: May 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2010 250 (track), 1992 250, 2006 R6 (street/track), 2008 R6 (track) Posts: Too much. MOTY 2015, MOTM - Nov '12, Nov '13	Fill in any deep scratches with filler puty. Sand it smooth with 350 grit then 600 or so, rinse and allow to fully dry. __________________________________________________ Goal: Shake A Million Hands \| Look through the corners \| Track Day Prep \| Closest track? \| The Mid-Ohio School

April 17th, 2013, 11:02 AM	#4
ManOfGod ManOfGod Name: Bradley Location: Lagrange, WY Join Date: Apr 2013 Motorcycle(s): '02 Ninja 250r Scuffed and scratched blue...soon to be black, I think... Posts: 40	Thanks! __________________________________________________ "For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son that whoever believes in Him might have eternal life."-John 3:16

April 17th, 2013, 02:39 PM	#5
ManOfGod ManOfGod Name: Bradley Location: Lagrange, WY Join Date: Apr 2013 Motorcycle(s): '02 Ninja 250r Scuffed and scratched blue...soon to be black, I think... Posts: 40	Anyone know where I can get Rustoleum Metallic fleck paint? I have tried 4 stores and have spent 25 minutes online and haven't found anything...except the gold or silver. I am looking for blue and black(or gray). __________________________________________________ "For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son that whoever believes in Him might have eternal life."-John 3:16

April 17th, 2013, 05:00 PM	#6
csmith12 The Corner Whisperer Name: Chris (aka Reactor) Location: Northern KY Join Date: May 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2010 250 (track), 1992 250, 2006 R6 (street/track), 2008 R6 (track) Posts: Too much. MOTY 2015, MOTM - Nov '12, Nov '13	This? http://www.amazon.com/Rust-Oleum-725.../dp/B000ZYUWQ8 __________________________________________________ Goal: Shake A Million Hands \| Look through the corners \| Track Day Prep \| Closest track? \| The Mid-Ohio School

April 18th, 2013, 08:54 AM	#8
Bigballsofpaint ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Jay Location: CT Join Date: Apr 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2015 636 ABS - 69 Honda 305 Posts: A lot.	My local lowes has that im pretty sure.

April 18th, 2013, 09:20 AM	#9
ManOfGod ManOfGod Name: Bradley Location: Lagrange, WY Join Date: Apr 2013 Motorcycle(s): '02 Ninja 250r Scuffed and scratched blue...soon to be black, I think... Posts: 40	Found some!! Ebay. I'll post some pics soon(hopefully). __________________________________________________ "For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son that whoever believes in Him might have eternal life."-John 3:16

April 18th, 2013, 11:41 AM	#10
csmith12 The Corner Whisperer Name: Chris (aka Reactor) Location: Northern KY Join Date: May 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2010 250 (track), 1992 250, 2006 R6 (street/track), 2008 R6 (track) Posts: Too much. MOTY 2015, MOTM - Nov '12, Nov '13	Going to clear coat it? __________________________________________________ Goal: Shake A Million Hands \| Look through the corners \| Track Day Prep \| Closest track? \| The Mid-Ohio School

April 23rd, 2013, 09:47 AM	#12
ManOfGod ManOfGod Name: Bradley Location: Lagrange, WY Join Date: Apr 2013 Motorcycle(s): '02 Ninja 250r Scuffed and scratched blue...soon to be black, I think... Posts: 40	Almost done painting! __________________________________________________ "For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son that whoever believes in Him might have eternal life."-John 3:16

April 23rd, 2013, 01:43 PM	#13
lgk ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Jason Location: Norfolk, VA Join Date: Dec 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2012 EX250, 2014 EX300 Posts: A lot.	pics? __________________________________________________ Ethioknight Memorial Fund- Sticker sale http://www.ninjette.org/forums/showthread.php?t=111700

April 24th, 2013, 03:48 PM	#14
ManOfGod ManOfGod Name: Bradley Location: Lagrange, WY Join Date: Apr 2013 Motorcycle(s): '02 Ninja 250r Scuffed and scratched blue...soon to be black, I think... Posts: 40	Trying to figure out hot to get those pics.... __________________________________________________ "For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son that whoever believes in Him might have eternal life."-John 3:16

April 24th, 2013, 03:54 PM	#15
massacremasses Avid Kitteh Poster Name: Justin Location: Norcal Join Date: Sep 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2006 Yamaha TTR 50 SUCK IT Posts: A lot.	You only needed to sand with really light grit unless you had scratches and stuff. You just wanted the paint to stick. Really you didnt even need primer. __________________________________________________ I powdercoat stuff Help me pay for my addiction I say funny stuff. http://twitter.com/JustinPWNSyou sometimes... I write like a 12 year old too, http://justinpwnsyou.wordpress.com/

April 24th, 2013, 03:56 PM	#17
ManOfGod ManOfGod Name: Bradley Location: Lagrange, WY Join Date: Apr 2013 Motorcycle(s): '02 Ninja 250r Scuffed and scratched blue...soon to be black, I think... Posts: 40	The lighting makes the coloring look different in each shot, but it all came out the same. Just two pieces left to paint, forks to get finished, and I'll be putting it back together for some real pictures. __________________________________________________ "For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son that whoever believes in Him might have eternal life."-John 3:16

April 24th, 2013, 11:55 PM	#18
Daks Jersey Devil Name: Daks Location: Austin, TX Join Date: Oct 2012 Motorcycle(s): '06 Ninja 250 Posts: 469	Sand, sand, sand. Fill with bondo if required. Sand. Prime. Sand again. Prime again. Sand again. Paint. Clear. Sand. Buff. Polish. Prep is EVERYTHING when it comes to painting. You don't get all that clear off and pussy out on primer and that **** will flake off. If not on its own, the first time that fairing bends a bit too much or a rock hits it. Of course, it really comes down to how good you're going for. If you don't care about flaking, orange peel, scratches, pooling, etc, then fine. Go on the cheap and lazy. If you want it to last, prep that noise so hard.

April 25th, 2013, 04:01 AM	#19
csmith12 The Corner Whisperer Name: Chris (aka Reactor) Location: Northern KY Join Date: May 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2010 250 (track), 1992 250, 2006 R6 (street/track), 2008 R6 (track) Posts: Too much. MOTY 2015, MOTM - Nov '12, Nov '13	Looks real good. __________________________________________________ Goal: Shake A Million Hands \| Look through the corners \| Track Day Prep \| Closest track? \| The Mid-Ohio School

April 25th, 2013, 04:24 AM	#20
ManOfGod ManOfGod Name: Bradley Location: Lagrange, WY Join Date: Apr 2013 Motorcycle(s): '02 Ninja 250r Scuffed and scratched blue...soon to be black, I think... Posts: 40	Thanks. __________________________________________________ "For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son that whoever believes in Him might have eternal life."-John 3:16

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