flat black

[wannabridin]

hey guys, im thinkin a paintin my newly stretched tank n fenders flat black, just cuz i cant afford a real gloss black paint job. i know ive heard of people doin this themselves with nothin too fancy paint wise. get back to me and let me know if anyones ever done this or has and info on it. thanks a lot guys!!!

[Zack Kinsey]

PPG DP 90

Very Durable and great finish. 2 parts paint, 1part hardener. You'll be stoked.

[Machinehead]

I'm not sure exactly what type of paint Zack is recommending but KCLu over at Scooter Puzzles (http://www.scooterpuzzles.com/) may be able to suggest something.

(I can't recall, but I think I remember her suggesting an epoxy primer as it could always be sanded and painted over?)

[Zack Kinsey]

PPG’s DP90-LF with DP-402 catalyst. It's a flat black epoxy primer and hardener.

[Mr.Sinister]

Damn Zack , I just might have to send you my tins . That bike looks sharp .

[Zack Kinsey]

Haha... Thanks. I'm still learning. It'll still be a while until I'm confident enough to work on someone else's bike.

[wannabridin]

well i dont have the money or resources to get a REAL paint job, so i just used like 3-4 cans or rattle can black primer. looks ok, but still havent gotten it out in the sunlight. mite need some touchin up. either way...
i love tha way it looks

[mitchbelcourt]

Haha... Thanks. I'm still learning. It'll still be a while until I'm confident enough to work on someone else's bike.

Very Nice! I really like the flat black. I used flat black over a mettalic metal hammered paint to achieve almost a gun metal look and then covered it with a plasticoat which really brought out the texture that I was looking for but I think I still need to add some protection. What did you use on yours or did you coat it at all?

Thanks!