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I’ve decided to have a go a spraying up the tank on my Guzzi LeMans.
Originally I had intended to get it done professionally but have decided, after discussions with Cookie to give it a go myself – thanks Cookie (I think ).
If I cock it up it’s no big deal and I’ll go back to plan A.
The paint on the tank is actually ok. It’s currently all over red but the Lemans should have black panels top and bottom and it’s these panels I intend spraying up. I am leaving the red that’s already there.
Essentially the top (flat section) of the tank needs to be black and should have a pin stripe running around it. The base of the tank and about one inch up the sides should also be black.
Now, I have no problem spraying up bits’n’bobs but I’ve never attempted something like this before and am after as much advice as possible please.
Stuff I’m not sure of - such as surface prep, I presume I should remove any wax (solvent/brake cleaner?) on the tank but am nervous about sanding it in case I mark the red paint beyond where I’m spraying?
Tricks for getting a clean edge and pin stripe?
And, being a satin finish should I be sanding down between coats and/or the final coat?
Is there a way of sealing the satin finish to stop it becoming polished/shinny over time (I guess not)?
Any other tips for a tank spraying numpty?
Cheers
Andres
Originally I had intended to get it done professionally but have decided, after discussions with Cookie to give it a go myself – thanks Cookie (I think ).
If I cock it up it’s no big deal and I’ll go back to plan A.
The paint on the tank is actually ok. It’s currently all over red but the Lemans should have black panels top and bottom and it’s these panels I intend spraying up. I am leaving the red that’s already there.
Essentially the top (flat section) of the tank needs to be black and should have a pin stripe running around it. The base of the tank and about one inch up the sides should also be black.
Now, I have no problem spraying up bits’n’bobs but I’ve never attempted something like this before and am after as much advice as possible please.
Stuff I’m not sure of - such as surface prep, I presume I should remove any wax (solvent/brake cleaner?) on the tank but am nervous about sanding it in case I mark the red paint beyond where I’m spraying?
Tricks for getting a clean edge and pin stripe?
And, being a satin finish should I be sanding down between coats and/or the final coat?
Is there a way of sealing the satin finish to stop it becoming polished/shinny over time (I guess not)?
Any other tips for a tank spraying numpty?
Cheers
Andres