Custom Paint?

[mikebaileyvienna]

I have been a big fan of NastyButler's paint job, and thinking about trying to pull something like that off this winter. I'm a raw rookie when it comes to automotive paint. The goal is to incorporate some elements similar to what Valentino Rossi rocks Valentino Rossi Pictures - 2007 Australian Motorcycle Grand Prix Qualifying - Day 2 - Zimbio. What type of paint is used here? What kind of masking tape? Can you aplly this with a brush or do you need an airbrush? Can I paint the fairing (plastic) with the same paint as the tank? Do you clearcoat after you put images on? Would I be better off using decals? Is there a website that is the go-to for this type of work? Thanks in advance.

 

[dart1963]

with those types of questions... let a professional do it. You don't want to experiment on your ride...

IMHO


and if I were doing it, I'd be looking to... I've never done it and I do not have a place to do it even if I wanted to.

You can also look into a wrap... they look really good, you can see the entire bike before it's applied, you can change it, or in the unfortunate event something happens, you can get it again.

 

[bleedinblue]

+1 on what Dart said.My uncle is a Dupont certified painter, and my dad restores cars out of his garage for a living.Most things like that require a artist, not just a professional painter.Its hit or miss if you don't do research just like a tattoo.

My uncles pretty good, iv seen him brush pinstriping and basic flames in the past.But he isn't a artist, and I wouldn't want him doing anything besides my base or clear coat.He just doesn't have any sort of airbrushing skill or the personality to be a artist even.

 

[JT]

agreed.... even if you painting how too's and figure out all of the tools and materials you need being that its your first project it will not turn out as you desire (dust, drips, rippels) many factors can just ruin your time and effort

the amount of material and tools you need are suprising.

either have someone do it or try custom decals

 

[Nastybutler]

I have been a big fan of NastyButler's paint job, and thinking about trying to pull something like that off this winter.

Thanks, but I don't have any special paint on either bike. Just a Decepticons decal in place of the top decal on the side fairings.

I'm actually thinking of removing all the decals on the bike except the "YAMAHA" ones down low and the tire pressure one on the swingarm.