Motorcycle Fairing Repair on abs plastic - Paint Part 4

[11bikerboy11]

I got a question I can't seem to find the answer on the web but I got a used zx-10 and the previous owner spray-bombed the tail section black and the front fender green but didn't sand the plastics is there a safe way to remove the spray paint and keep the plastics underneath safe I was thinking about paint thinner ?

[michor10]

Nice video. Thanks!

[2253raymond]

What color green is that? And were can i get it. I have a Kawasaki Bayou Prpject i am working on. AND is the paint for plastic? and does it chip and scratch easy?

[Bulgdoom]

LMAO "i'm gonna bring it to my friend's and he's gonna help me shoot clear"

[Gingerw00ki3]

Why would you rattle can it?? the spray seems inconsistent??

[MastaSquidge]

Good videos, but man... get a tripod lol

[mnguyen1224]

Do I need to repaint the entire fairing? Is it possible to fix and repaint only a part of my fairing? And if I need to repaint the whole fairing, do you think I can repaint both main side fairings with one spray can? (how many cans do I need?)

[fireyphoenix1989]

@mnguyen1224 when i did mine i ended up useing 3 cans primer 5 cans paint 3 clear coat

[mnguyen1224]

@fireyphoenix1989 but is it necessary to repaint the whole fairing? or can I tape off the good parts and just sand and paint the bad parts?

[fireyphoenix1989]

@mnguyen1224 it depends on the couler ...for instance as i didnt have the same shade red as the bike was originally i had to do a full respray to get it all even

[Snoopa90]

imagine you wackin off you sick bastard

[bluenitro4]

Hello, I was wondering if that shade of green has a name, if so, what is it? I really like it. Thanks, Rj

[CAREERMAN70]

Do you put only the Primer in warm water or the paint as well? Never heard of that before... Can't wait to try it.

[MrNoskire]

nice colour!!

[EXPLORINGYouinHD]

hi mate mike again as im now on to primer n paint what colour primer shall i use im spraying same colour as you in paint so what colour in primer ???

[wedginator]

@EXPLORINGYouinHD The lighter the primer the better. I used gray which is most common. And make sure the primer is safe for plastics.

[kylekx85]

@wedginator hi great vids what green is that please

[Skeletoil]

before starting any project clean with dawn dish washing soap, no scents or lotions. Sand the effected area to remove paint, just along the repair. Rough is better now. Blow off then clean with glass cleaner no scents or lotions. Paint could be contaminate to plastic welding. Then proceed with repair. Sand with 80 down to 320, clean as above and primer, 2x's. If U mix your primer and it uses a hardner use a flex additive. I use flex additive whenever I use a hardner. I use urethane paints

[EXPLORINGYouinHD]

its plasic not metal please bare that in mind & for the primer is it a white primer if so what colour if u understand what i mean or what primer were u using the colour & when primeing, between the 2 coats what wet sand paper grit to use and why type of sand paper is best to use on the fairing what did u use wood sand paper , metal sand paper etc thanks

[EXPLORINGYouinHD]

HELP HELP HELP HELP !!!! can u please help me im doing the same thing to my zx6r 2003 b4 primer etc, if there are stone chips and kind of deep chunks missing in the fairing not that deep so there is a hole or gone though to the other side do i just body fill it or do something before and after body filling what grit do i start off with to get all smooth then will i have to use another grip to get it smoother and is it best to wet sand that, its please look at my next bit i write cant all fit on

[Duckie4g]

I ordered paint from color rite and I sort of regret it....they seem shady. I haven't even received a confirmation email on delivery or anything :/

[wedginator]

@Duckie4g All I can say is they're one of the largest paint distributors for powersport vehicles. Even dealers use them. Anyway, I'm not endorsed by Color Rite, so I guess good luck.

[Duckie4g]

@wedginator After a week they finally sent me a confirmation of purchase and fedex tracking code. Hopefully I can do a great job like you did. lol

[hellraiser018]

What grit sand paper is best for plastic?

[Agerasia]

Mr. Anderson!

[NINJAROOable]

You saved me 250$ + shipping. I owe you a case of beer.

[starsquadclick]

do you sand between each green layer?

[MrKwanlee]

how come he did not sand off all the paint? i saw some parts with the original green. If i want to change the color of my bike do i sand everything and primer it like this video?

[wedginator]

@MrKwanlee no need to sand all the previous colour off. The previous colour has already bonded to the plastics. All you need is to rough up the surface so the primer will stick.

[MrKwanlee]

@wedginator Got it! thanks =]

[wowerman]

nice work,but should it not be painted first from other side?if you will not do then you will see old paint.

[wedginator]

@wowerman True, but it's not really noticable.

[dukviper90]

Hey man. You're videos are awesome and very informative. I recently have just repaired my front fairing using your method. I just need to sand it down and paint it. How many paint cans and primer will i need to cover the front fairing. I really don't care about the backside. Just the front. Again, thanks.

[duneman711]

Who clicked dislike on this ? lol..... There's nothing wrong with this video, I don't know why you would dislike it,...

[boredjoey]

Can you use Rust-oleum high gloss spray paint as well? 

[wedginator]

@boredjoey I've never used those before so I can't say.

[661EASTON89]

@boredjoey I used White high gloss Rusto on my Road Bike frame and it's perfect. Watch my video.

[RAILKING25]

@boredjoey rustoleum actually makes plastic primer + paint . lots of colors ... just got some and it works great !

[Tappyy360]

Is that from a 2008 ninja by any chance?

[wedginator]

@Tappyy360 Yes. 2008 ZX6R

[HiiHaaHoo1]

干得好

[dennymambo]

Nice job on the front mudguard.

Looking at fixing up my Gsxr's lower right fairing. It has ripples in it where it seems to have been melted by the exhaust heat before I owned it.

Cheers for these video's dude :D

[woodzo40]

Ok you did a very nice job. I hate rattle can or lachor. I cant count the times i sprayed my door moulding with duplicolor and every year i had to do it again and again. Finaly i sprayed them at my friends bodyshop and used good shit and never had to do it again.

[Addiesarkisian]

what grit sand paper did you use in between coats?

[wedginator]

@loco4532 For a factory match go to colorrite (dot) com.

[metalmaniac426]

@loco4532 preval makes a spray can that you fill with auto paint

[cheesyzombie]

Do you wet and dry between the layers or do you just spray straight on after the paint gets tacky?

Also I realise the finish you get from a can is not as good as a spray gun (I guess this is why you left that for your friend to finish), but is it less of an issue with the primer and basecoats? I.e. what you have shown here, meaning the clearcoat is what makes the difference. Or is it that you're just awesome at spraying with a can and then got lazy with the last step? :P

[wedginator]

@cheesyzombie I usually let the primer dry to sand down any imperfections. Then when the paint hits, then I'll just let it get tacky between layers.

I tried doing the clearcoat with a can. It does get fairly good results but takes a lot of sanding to get rid of orange peel. My friend said he can do an orange peel free clear coat so I took on his offer. The paint layers don't need to be 100% only if the clear coat is good.

[cheesyzombie]

@wedginator Thanks for clearing that up

[SEz610i]

did u use any sandpaper before that? is it necessary to remove old paint before painting a new layer on??

[wedginator]

@SEz610i Yes, watch the previous parts and there are steps outlining the sanding.

[gsxrful]

so what's the whole purpose of this if u cant get the results u want if u cant do it urself and have to have a bodyshop do it for you. just take ur stuff there in the first place and have them do the whole thing

[wedginator]

@gsxrful Did I say I let them do the whole thing? It was just the clearcoat I had them do. I obviously could have done it myself, but my friend offered to shoot the clear for me. Didn't cost me anything.

[gsxrful]

@wedginator not everybody has a friend at a bodyshop to do a proper clear coat u need the proper equipement

[wedginator]

@gsxrful Thanks captain obvious. I'll keep that in mind when I make my next video.

[zerovelocity696969]

How many grits did you use for wet sanding?

[wedginator]

@zerovelocity696969 I used 1000 grit. Turned out ok with the primer layer.

[Trainsk8]

awesome video i plan on painting my ninja 250r. how many spray cans do you think it would take to paint all my bodywork?

[wedginator]

@Trainsk8 I would recommend 3 cans at least. If it were me, I would buy 4 just in case.

[Trainsk8]

@wedginator ok thanks man

[billynightmare]

@wedginator seirosly only 3-4 cans thats just for the fairing?

[wedginator]

@billynightmare Nope. I used 1.5 cans for the fender and front fairing. Not sure where you got 3-4 cans from.

[CaptSaveAHo3]

Hey I have the same bike, but its candy plasma blue. Colorite says I need a base and the paint. Any tips on painting my bike?

[wedginator]

@CaptSaveAHo3 A 2 stage color is more difficult, but take your time with it.. Spray the base coat like you would normally to get maximum coverage. I believe the base is a silver. Then with the top coat, you would want to spray light even layers. Important thing here is to make the color as uniform as possible. Any excess over lap will cause dark and light spots. Keep adding layers until you get the correct color. The more layers you add, the darker it becomes so don't over do it.