hey guys im planning on painting my bike and searcha couple of times for a good write up but couldnt really find one
need some info like what brand of paint is good?(i have a paint gun) i know how to do everything like sanding and priming just never used a paint gun was kinda confused on thinning the paint? whats the purpose of this and how its done. also clearcoating what brand is good for this?

one last thing is can i use the same gun for painting and clearcoating? as long as i wash it?

 

hey guys im planning on painting my bike and searcha couple of times for a good write up but couldnt really find one
need some info like what brand of paint is good?(i have a paint gun) i know how to do everything like sanding and priming just never used a paint gun was kinda confused on thinning the paint? whats the purpose of this and how its done. also clearcoating what brand is good for this?

one last thing is can i use the same gun for painting and clearcoating? as long as i wash it?



It depends how much you want to spend Ppg and Nexa are expensive but great base and clear. Schrwin williams automotive paint is cheaper but holds up good and a little easier to work with IMO for little experience. There are some cheaper brands but they want hold up as good.

The purpose of thinning the paint is so it will atomize better or spray through the tip of your spray gun most companies mix the base coat 1:1 which is one part paint and 1 part reducer and some recommend a splash of hardener for durability. The clearcoat like Ppg mixes 3:1:1 which is 3 parts clear, 1 part reducer and 1 part hardener.

You can use the same gun for base and clear just make sure you clean it out real good.The only problem you might have is the gun is set up for base it might not lay the clear out as smooth but anything can be buffed out.HAHA On my guns use Sata Rp and my base gun has a 1.3 and my clear gun has a 1.4 tip. But that is only preference.

Hope I didn't confuse you to much Pm if you have anymore questions.

 

I just got done rattle canning my bike...SEM was the paint and it was excellent....not sure if they make it for guns or not but you should look into it..

 

I am pretty sure it only comes in rattle can.

 

I have always used Nason, its inexpensive and works just as well