Two stage aerosol cans / paint

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Edited Date/Time 1/8/2015 6:59am
Anyone out there have any experience / success using the two stage aerosol cans that can be purchased at auto body supply places ?

I am weighing out options for painting a frame and related colored matched components. Want something durable, fuel- oil resistant, and a reasonably glossy finish. Was thinking of trying these paint cans ,or just biting the bullet, and taking things to a body shop.

Any prep or finishing tips would be welcome. Trying to straighten up my old Indian 50 Boy Racer I have had since '69.







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project racer 1/6/2015 6:52pm
1/6/2015 6:52pm
Unlaced the wheels, cleaned things up a bit, re-laced. New treads.




New number plates and fender.


A friend is working up a new seat foam for me. Cast his own mold off an original Boy Racer seat.





Engine rebuild parts.



Steering stop repaired.



She's begging for some paint, now.

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Kidkawie 1/7/2015 5:54am
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The 2k clear? You will get a high gloss finish that won't look original. But if that's what you're after it will work. If you have a decent compressor you can buy a cheapo detail gun for $20 and a $40 water/oil filter, then spray single stage urethane. That will be glossy but not overly glossy like the clear coat.

I used the 2k clear on my Z1 tank/body, sprayed single stage urethane on my KX frame




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MXM 1/7/2015 9:12am
1/7/2015 9:12am Edited Date/Time 1/7/2015 9:13am
I don't know what the original paint looked like on that bike. I have used the 2k clear on my bikes because it's oil, gas and chem resistant, however kidkawie is right that it makes a very glossy finish, but I love the look, durability and ease of use.


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project racer 1/7/2015 3:40pm
1/7/2015 3:40pm
This is not my bike , but here is what it looked like originally. Stopped by my painters place, he did not want to mess with it, as there are quite a few related parts I need painted the same color.

I have a powder coater who will do the frame S/A , and all related color coded parts for $250. The closest color he has is a 3020 code red. It looks close, but will probably look over restored.

Is the 2K paint as durable as powder coating ?



Shawbridge Husky 1/7/2015 5:01pm
1/7/2015 5:01pm
Ever think of going with industrial urethane with hardner ?
We get Dupont at our local Napa, mixes 1 hardner to 4 paint, add
2 reducers. We use it on machine tools, oil and coolant resistant.
Comes out glossy.
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MXM 1/8/2015 6:59am
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the 2k with hardner is pretty tough, however nothing beats powder coating for durability. Just remember touch ups and re-paints are not easy with powder coating.

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