Paint your side coers

[hungryeye]

I just browsed at colorrite.com , they have all 3 colors for 2014 Valkyries, 1 rattle can each of color, primer and clearcoat will cost $67 + shipping. should have plenty left over for other small parts.
Just throwing an idea out. I may do it. What I really want is silver wheels...

[AdrianR]

I just browsed at colorrite.com , they have all 3 colors for 2014 Valkyries, 1 rattle can each of color, primer and clearcoat will cost $67 + shipping. should have plenty left over for other small parts.
Just throwing an idea out. I may do it. What I really want is silver wheels...

I've seen that...do you think you can get as good of a finish with a rattle can to match the factory job of the tank and fenders...hmmmmmmmm 

[hungryeye]

Without a doubt. They are selling real paint, primer and clear coat, not rustoleum. you can buy the same paint in a can and mix yourself but that isn't necessary for small parts, they custom mix and place the paint in the rattle can. It would help if you had some metal painting experience, I have and it ain't rocket science. I don't have the patients to paint a whole car or even a M/C in my old age, but small parts would be a fun project, if it fails you can always have a wipe down, start over or quit.

[Robert]

Thanks for the link looked and it looked pretty good. But the real problem is it may be real paint but the metal flake is hard to do to match the bike. A bit off wont matter but sometimes you cannot tell till you clear it and by that time your not going to be able to just wipe off the dried paint. A little practice and it should be able to be done. What I do like about the 3 step process is the clear is fairly easy to apply and can be sanded then buffed to give the best finish.

[hungryeye]

They use a spray nozzle than has a fan pattern similar to a pro gun allowing even application of the paint.  The biggest challenge is buffing small parts. 

[bscrive]

Now you got me thinking of painting my side covers. 

It would look much better than the flat black....

Although, I think my tank could use a new paint job.  That water base paint they used is just too soft.  Lots of scratches.