Wheels painted

[crazefox]

Any solid colours

[imdying]

What sort of paint are they using that doesn't require a clear coat? House paint? Fence paint?

[crazefox]

come on mate dont u no anything???????

[imdying]

Just wondering... can't think of a durable paint with a decent gloss that doesn't use clearcoat. Clear coat is also dead cheap, so it seems unusual that the solid colour paint job you describe doesn't use clearcoat, and the harlequin is expensive because of clearcoat. If you don't know what the product is, that's fine, just say you don't, and post the contact details of the painter (who obviously would know). That'll give those that are interested an oppurtunity to discuss it with someone who can give straight answers.

Powdercoat is often considered more durable for wear, sticks better, resists stone chips considerably better. Isn't as glossy of course, but on the flip side brake dust removes a heck of a lot easier. For a similar durability, you'd be getting into 2 pack for 'regular' type paint. 2 pack of course requires a clear coat, thus my interest in what sort of paint is being used that is apparently durable, but doesn't require a clear coat...

[crazefox]

well im a spraypainter myself and clearcoat IS NOT CHEAP as it is a 2k
Also the solid colours are 2k thats why they are shinny if you know anything about car paint you would understand

[flash]

[Pixie]

Just wondering... can't think of a durable paint with a decent gloss that doesn't use clearcoat. Clear coat is also dead cheap, so it seems unusual that the solid colour paint job you describe doesn't use clearcoat, and the harlequin is expensive because of clearcoat. If you don't know what the product is, that's fine, just say you don't, and post the contact details of the painter (who obviously would know). That'll give those that are interested an oppurtunity to discuss it with someone who can give straight answers.

Powdercoat is often considered more durable for wear, sticks better, resists stone chips considerably better. Isn't as glossy of course, but on the flip side brake dust removes a heck of a lot easier. For a similar durability, you'd be getting into 2 pack for 'regular' type paint. 2 pack of course requires a clear coat, thus my interest in what sort of paint is being used that is apparently durable, but doesn't require a clear coat...

POR 15 top coats don't require a clear coat and are super chip resistant.
2 pack and only available in 7 colours

[imdying]

Oh my goodness, someone with an informative answer. Glad to see not everyone has sniffed too many paint fumes in their life... Any idea why only 7 colours? Can you mix them to create shades?

/edit: Just had a geeze at their site, this would be the hardnose paint?

[crazefox]

WHAT EVER MATE YOU DONT KNOW WHAT YOUR TALKIN ABOUT MAYBE YOU SHOULD STOP WASTING MY TIME AND GO SOMEWHERE ELSE AND ANOY SOMEONE ELSE

[imdying]

Oh sorry, didn't realise I was on your Internet. Just had a look at your posts though... seems you only come here to peddle your wares. Shouldn't have expected any helpful info from you, and I do apologise for preventing you from effectively using this site to do business

[crazefox]

THANKS DONT DO IT AGAIN.AND FOR YOUR INFORMATION I ATTEND THE THURSDAY NIGHT RIDES WITH KIWIBIKER BUT THANKS FOR ASKING AND THANKS FOR STAYING OFF MY INTERNET NEXT TIME I WILL HAVE TO CHARGE YOU FOR MY TIME :

[skelstar]

Leave the guy alone. I organised a ride with him through KB and met him weeks before he even posted about painting.

[nudemetalz]

...and I have to say,...Crazefox did an outstanding job on my tank and fairing for the NZ-250 I sold to Dev Esq. I showed it to a painter friend of mine in Christchurch and he also agreed it was a superb job.

[imdying]

That's always good to hear, I saw that he painted the NZ, and it's not the quality of his painting the irked me. Personally, I wouldn't trust my bike to any spray painter that has trouble answering straight forward questions about what sort of paint is being used. Started with a curious question about what sort of paint was being used to him cracking out the cute little smiley faces

There's always the posibility he was using some crap paint that others could've immediately pointed out as being unsuitable for wheels, thus saving some poor person some grief.

Unsuprisingly, we've still only got 'solid colours' and an overuse of smiley faces to go on. I mean, if he'd said 'YEAH MATE GOT SOME POR15 HARDNOSE ITS REAL GOOD EH', I could have had a squiz myself, curiosity satisfied. But no, he played (I'm assuming) stupid, and still hasn't offered up a type/brand name/anything which could help a potential client make an educated decision.

I can't comment on his work haven't seen it (run into the NZ250 one day I guess), and that wasn't the issue... but I have seen heaps of shitty jobs done on cars and bikes, and in some cases good communication between the painter and client would've prevented them. Whether his potential clients can expect that from him, I'll leave for them to draw their own conclusions.

[Pixie]

Oh my goodness, someone with an informative answer. Glad to see not everyone has sniffed too many paint fumes in their life... Any idea why only 7 colours? Can you mix them to create shades?

/edit: Just had a geeze at their site, this would be the hardnose paint?

Yes,it was the Hardnose I was looking at.I have a catalogue.
They do have Colourchrome which is a tough translucent in 8 colours,designed to coat polished metal and chrome.
You could polish you wheels and then tint them with this.
The guys at PPC are real helpful,they can tell you if other colours are available.Ph 080042 82 82
It might be because the paint is isocyanate and cures when exposed to atmospheric moisture.

I can understand your desire to get as much info as poss.I've seen a repaint on a bike that looked fantastic and then chipped like a bastard.