painting tips

[paperpirate]

thinking of painting the frame and attempt to get a matte black and if its successfull do the tank and plastics yellow. if anyone can give pointers or some advice that would be great

 

[tejkowskit]

Prep work and patience!

 

[lawlberg]

I've done Matte black - feel like I did a pretty good match to the frame color on an 06.

http://www.600riders.com/forum/fz6-mods/46857-quick-easy-matte-black-re-spray.html

The pictures in there aren't that helpful, they're huge, but -

I used the Matte Black "Camoflague" paint from home depot and a can of Matte Clearcoat.

Patience and prepwork are key to it - but it's pretty easy to get a good match, just keep doing it slowly, spray from edge to edge and do lots of light coats.

 

[PhotoAl]

On the CBR600RR forum someone posted a great step by step on how to repair fairings and paint. Maybe it will help.

Want To Paint Your Damaged Bike ?here Is How (major chip repair restoration ) : Honda CBR 600RR Sportbike Forum : 600RR.Net

 

[paperpirate]

cheers for the tips i've a week and half off work so i now have to decide between painting or riding

 

[03636rider]

Post some pics of the progress!!

 

[PhotoAl]

Painting or riding??? That's an easy answer - riding!!!

 

[paperpirate]

did some riding today but took the back off when i got back so i can do the grab handles and pop up some photos of how i get on.
keeping fingers crossed first attempt at a paint job!