Have You Resprayed Your Bike?

Someone with spraying experience could advise better but I don't think that's really big enough?

I've got 2 compressors; one similar to that with a 24L reciever and a more powerful twin-cylinder pump with a 50L receiver. The small one is fine for general workshop stuff such as tyre inflating, cleaning etc. but not much good with air tools (unless a quick blast) or sandblasting where a steady, fairly constant flow is required.

The larger can just about cope with using a die grinder/sand blaster continually but the compressor will be running almost constantly, if I'm doing anything prolonged I link the two together which copes fairly well.

As per higgy748 above, get the largest you can and the World's your lobster...

 

I have a 50L from SGS for this reason. But after the hours I spent in the 999 last year with rattle cans I'll be sending to pros in future.

Biggest problem is the laquer, it just doesn't dry hard enough without a heat booth when using rattle cans.

Other problem is space. Takes up loads with bits of plastic all over the garage because you need to get to so many angles.

 

Personally I'd never paint a bike that was in one piece - the thought of getting into all of it would be impossible and drive me bonkers! Now you've got the 1200 why don't you take the baby Monster off the road and strip it down properly? I'm only down the road in Beeston so could help you out if you were local-ish?

I'll be building my 900 up in my kitchen soon so you can always see the reverse process in action

 

I'm honestly not sure mate, but SGS are worth a call, the bloke knows his stuff. Good luck

 

I bought this and it's brilliant for blowing up tyres.

https://www.sgs-engineering.com/air...50h-50-litre-high-flow-air-compressor-air-kit

Maybe a little overkill......

 

First you'll obviously need a compressor, if you've not already got one. You can just about get away with a 50 litre one for about £120 or so, but 'free air' delivery is what you need to focus on, which is the amount of air and pressure that it can deliver constantly, without relying on the motor to kick in and try to keep up with demand.

To be honest you really need a 3.5 hp version with a cylinder capacity of at least 100 litres. My Wolf one was very good value, has been reliable and cost about £350 delivered.

Sounds a lot I know, but once you have a compressor, then a whole new world of cheap air tools and possibilities opens up to you!

You can do good work with a fairly cheap HVPL spray gun for less than £20. A Direct Action sander will save loads of time and elbow grease rubbing down and costs around £25.

Then you'll need all the consumables like wet and dry of various grades, body filler and/or stopper for any minor imperfections, 2k thinners (You don't need the most expensive despite what some may tell you), panel wipe, primer, basecoat colour, 2k lacquer, sanding block, proper masking paper (don't ever use newspaper), low tack masking tape, etc.

If you have none of the above, then bank on about £800 to £1000 for the lot. Read up loads and even better go on a course, or else you'll probably waste more money learning by trial and error.

Unless you have a burning desire to do the whole thing yourself and maybe turn it into a long term investment, it will be about the same amount or even less, to have a professional respray done.

Hope this helps

 

I've done alot of spraying. Nearly 8 years, 20 ish hrs per week and every now and then for the last 15.. House interiors through to multi story carparks. All airless and proper hvlp stuff ( not conventional guns or air assist guns that now call themselves hvlp)
I've also dabbled a little with conventional spraying ( compressor and gun) and helped a buddy quite a bit in his spray shop..
but I wouldn't spray my bike or car if I wanted a top result. It's a trade that takes many years to perfect. no matter how much reading or money spent on equipment, if you want a top job, bite the bullet and pay a pro.
if it's a hobby and first class results don't matter id suggest getting a decent quality dedicated hvlp set up.
no compressor that could be used for other tasks but for £400 ish you could get a good kit with a far superior transfer rate ( paint on surface instead of paint in the air ( over spray) . And the hvlp is very user friendly...

 

Rob, picked my tank cover up today, looks like a great job so guess what i’ll Be up to at the weekend!

 

Good stuff Nige. He wouldn't give it back unless it was absolutley right.

He has a 1098 tank of mine that had a scratch on it that I have to pick up, I need to find time to pop in.

 

Did the mirrors get done too Nige?

 

@Red998 is tip-top on this stuff.

 

Mirror done also, I will report as soon as

 

I don't need one, but really want one now!