GSXR 250 getting a paint job

[degrom]

Cheers thanks degrom, some good information there. The fairings on my bike arn't damaged, some places have been plastic welded in the past though by the looks of it.

One other thing, after I've finsihed sanding it back, I'll need to use some sort of filler on some areas as there as a few small holes/chips in places, would you happen to know a product which is suitable?

Cheers,

Stefan

Hi Stefan,

It all depends on what size the cracks are. I have a small tip for larges cracks that tend to grow. Drill a small hole at the end of the crack. This will prevent the crack from growing till you can fix it.(Motor vibrations are not good for cracks)

To fix the crack is a bit more work. Best is to get a plastic weld/cement kit.

Funny ideas : I have heard of guy's that melted LEGO blocks in acetylene for a few days and then apply it to there fairings. Once the acetylene evaporates the LEGO blocks turn back to their original state. Now that's a really cheap fix.

With the GN I have used a Soldering iron and cable ties on the side covers. It turned out very well but sadly the side covers need replacing because some of the places is starting to rubberize from the engine heat(23years of heat is bad!!!)

Other things you should also think about is the filler that you use. It needs to be a plastic based one. Other wise your plastic welding is going to be wasted.

I think the plastic welding kit would be the best, especially for the holes.

I hope I helped a bit.

[wildpudding]

Hi everyone,

The bits and pieces are almost ready to be primed, just got a few small fiddley bits to do. I took the front fairing, and one of the side fairings to a plastic welder here in NP to fix a few minor cracks and stuff, and the result im pretty happy with(cheers Bowmans).

Still haven't sorted the rust problem in the tank though, might use the gravel and water idea from another thread to try and get rid of most of it. Well see what happens.

Stefan

[jay75]

nice work iv just completed repairs to my bike and had that painted plastic welded the cracks i had in the fairings removed a dent i had in my tank painted it black with a violet and a blue pearl

[degrom]

nice work iv just completed repairs to my bike and had that painted plastic welded the cracks i had in the fairings removed a dent i had in my tank painted it black with a violet and a blue pearl

Welcome to KB... Nice job... What did the paint cost?

[jay75]

thanks degrom paint was $60 im doing a panelbeating course at the moment which really helped with the repairs and prep work for painting had access to all the tools hardest part was finding sumone to paint it

[degrom]

thanks degrom paint was $60 im doing a panelbeating course at the moment which really helped with the repairs and prep work for painting had access to all the tools hardest part was finding sumone to paint it

LOL... I know what you mean! I am busy with a new project and can't wait to start the paint.

It's just amazing how mush work goes into painting bikes. I think the main reason for it being so complicated its because most of the modern bikes have a lot of plastic on them. Not like on American Chopper with only a tank,frame and back fender.

Luckily there are a few amazing products out there to help your paint coupe with flex on the new fairings.(Not cheap though.)

[degrom]

Hi everyone,

The bits and pieces are almost ready to be primed, just got a few small fiddley bits to do. I took the front fairing, and one of the side fairings to a plastic welder here in NP to fix a few minor cracks and stuff, and the result im pretty happy with(cheers Bowmans).

Still haven't sorted the rust problem in the tank though, might use the gravel and water idea from another thread to try and get rid of most of it. Well see what happens.

Stefan

What's up?!?

How is the painting going,any new news?

[sefer]

Hi Stefan,

Funny ideas : I have heard of guy's that melted LEGO blocks in acetylene for a few days and then apply it to there fairings. Once the acetylene evaporates the LEGO blocks turn back to their original state. Now that's a really cheap fix.

I've used lego (well duplo actually)before using a BIG soldering iron and it works almost as well as plastic welding, has to be lego though, not the cheap bricks (different type of plastic). The acetylene idea would probably work, but seems liek a lot of effort to me.

[wildpudding]

What's up?!?

How is the painting going,any new news?

Yep I've pretty much finished all the prep work, everything has been sanded back with 320grit and is looking pretty good. Well I think so anyway. We also filled in a few small holes with bog, and that also was sanded back.

Next my mate tells me we need to spray it with something called etch, or similiar which apparently makes the primer stick, then prime it, sand back the prime a bit, and either prime it again or start on the colour. Should begin doing that this week or next hopefully.

Stefan

[degrom]

Etch primer for Metal and Universal primer for plastic.... That's the magic stuff that makes the paint stick to the panels...

[crazefox]

Etch primer for Metal and Universal primer for plastic.... That's the magic stuff that makes the paint stick to the panels...

I can also supply all your painting requirments

[wildpudding]

Just updating this thread, had a wee change of plans, decided to get a car painters outfit to do the painting instead of my mate. Charging $390 which I think is pretty good for a full respray to a metallic blue. Should be done hopefully in a weeks time, and Ill throw up a few piccys for people to see.

I solved the rust problem in the tank by getting hold of a motorcycle tank repair kit, which did the job nicely I think. Should be apples.

Cheers
Stefan

[wildpudding]

Project repaint done! Pictures speak for themselves, needless to say I'm completly stoked, the end result it bloody good in my opinion. Total cost came to $500, 390 for the paint job itself, 80 for some plastic welding, and a bit for misc stuff. Time taken....about 2 months!

Still have some stickers to put on and a few other bits and pieces to tidy up. The mirrors will be gettting painted gloss black,and Im gonna clean the blade up as its a wee bit faded. Also Im gonna tidy up the arse end, already have some smaller carbon indicators, gonna get a vinyl number plate, and spray around the number plate holder gloss black. Should be a real minter once done!!

Stefan

[98tls]

Good on ya....looks great....love the colour.......

[degrom]

Project repaint done! Pictures speak for themselves, needless to say I'm completly stoked, the end result it bloody good in my opinion. Total cost came to $500, 390 for the paint job itself, 80 for some plastic welding, and a bit for misc stuff. Time taken....about 2 months!

Still have some stickers to put on and a few other bits and pieces to tidy up. The mirrors will be gettting painted gloss black,and Im gonna clean the blade up as its a wee bit faded. Also Im gonna tidy up the arse end, already have some smaller carbon indicators, gonna get a vinyl number plate, and spray around the number plate holder gloss black. Should be a real minter once done!!

Stefan

Great stuff!!!