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Old 09-14-2007, 05:06 PM
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So I'm thinkin of gettin new paint...

Got a 2000 Honda F4, and some new fairings, would like a new color/design. Anyone got any ideas?
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Re: So I'm thinkin of gettin new paint...

depends on how much u wanna spend and whether or not you crash very often or if this is something you are gonna do yourself. for the price it would cost to pay some1 to do it you can buy all the tools yourself, but the years of experience it takes is another thing. my friend does autobody and hooks me up, but even hookups theres still markups cuz nobody wants to work for free. theres way too many styles to choose from, but some i'd stay away from for sure are flames and tribal. everybodys got that ****.
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Old 09-14-2007, 10:27 PM
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Re: So I'm thinkin of gettin new paint...

I am willing to pay no more than about 400$, and this would be my "riding fairings" not my stunting ones. Therefore crashing isn't a major issue with this paint. Thanks : )
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Re: So I'm thinkin of gettin new paint...

go get some krylon.
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Re: So I'm thinkin of gettin new paint...

**** man, I gotta sick job done to my 636 for 250 bucks. He took forever to do it but a steal of a deal for nice smooth paint with no runs or orange peel.
You should have some nice **** for 400 bucks. Just shop around. Or you could always shell out some cash and have it wrapped, dunno what that costs but it looks cool as ****.
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Re: So I'm thinkin of gettin new paint...

yeak the wrapped look is really in
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Re: So I'm thinkin of gettin new paint...

Here's an idea, I know it's flamed, but still different
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Re: So I'm thinkin of gettin new paint...

Originally Posted by illegal_skillz
Here's an idea, I know it's flamed, but still different
How much did that run you?

And I may do that whole "krylon" idea, since they are making some cool colors that aren't just flat, and it is very economical.
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Re: So I'm thinkin of gettin new paint...

Its mainly all about prep work

If your plastics are in perfect condition, sanded smooth and ready to shoot, you can prolly get em shot by a shop for pretty cheap

If they gotta sand through old crappy paint, remove grease, or anything like that, its gonna cost a lot more..


Btw heres my f4i with dirt cheap paint from walmart... I wet sanded the plastics with 320, used $1 a can white paint for a base coat, $5 a can grabber green from duplicolor, and $1 a can clearcoat...

I spent about $25, already had the sand paper, had to get paint and plastic wrap to make a 'paint booth'

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Re: So I'm thinkin of gettin new paint...

Originally Posted by Towlieee
Its mainly all about prep work

If your plastics are in perfect condition, sanded smooth and ready to shoot, you can prolly get em shot by a shop for pretty cheap

If they gotta sand through old crappy paint, remove grease, or anything like that, its gonna cost a lot more..


Btw heres my f4i with dirt cheap paint from walmart... I wet sanded the plastics with 320, used $1 a can white paint for a base coat, $5 a can grabber green from duplicolor, and $1 a can clearcoat...

I spent about $25, already had the sand paper, had to get paint and plastic wrap to make a 'paint booth'

your back to full fairing?
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Re: So I'm thinkin of gettin new paint...

Originally Posted by illegal_skillz
Here's an idea, I know it's flamed, but still different
that looks pretty badass with the skulls in it
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Re: So I'm thinkin of gettin new paint...

That's a pretty sick lookin F4i, I may go with that path
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