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Honda gyro repainting
Posted: Sun Aug 26, 2012 10:12 pm
by gyromaniac
Just a little documentation of the process I'm going through to repaint my gyro. i figured this would be a good learning experience for me to help with perfecting my painting skills. any advice or opinions are welcome.
Re: Honda gyro repainting
Posted: Mon Aug 27, 2012 5:52 am
by redvisionmonster
you using rattle cans or doing it properly with a compressor and gun ? either way cant wait to see finished pics
Re: Honda gyro repainting
Posted: Mon Aug 27, 2012 10:40 pm
by gyromaniac
rattle cans. i have all the equipment for spraying. I just didnt want to invest $100 or more in paint. you can get just as good results out of a can than a gun. its all in how you prep.
Re: Honda gyro repainting
Posted: Mon Aug 27, 2012 11:07 pm
by gyromaniac
done with first coat of primer. Im letting them sit for a couple days then ill start sanding.
Sorry for the mess. Been busy doing some remodeling.
Re: Honda gyro repainting
Posted: Tue Aug 28, 2012 2:26 am
by redvisionmonster
fair enough, cant wait to see how it turns out
Re: Honda gyro repainting
Posted: Tue Aug 28, 2012 3:53 am
by 66SIX
I kinda like the gray industrial look ....
And I actually painted a Gyro that color .
Re: Honda gyro repainting
Posted: Tue Aug 28, 2012 4:05 am
by 66SIX
I tried to also do a black one.
I didn't remove the forks because trying to pick up 27 ball bearings
really sucks .
Re: Honda gyro repainting
Posted: Tue Aug 28, 2012 10:34 pm
by gyromaniac
done with the second coat of primer. I'll start prep for the first base coat tomorrow.
Re: Honda gyro repainting
Posted: Sat Sep 01, 2012 1:28 pm
by gyromaniac
Done with the first base coat. They came out AMAZING. I'm really impressed with this paint. first coat with no sanding or polishing and its almost a mirror finish. Probably going to start sanding today then lay down the second coat. after that its on to clear coat. i know clear over gloss paint is kinda redundant but I'm doing it mainly for scratch protection.
Re: Honda gyro repainting
Posted: Sun Sep 02, 2012 4:18 pm
by redvisionmonster
lookin good might be tempted to attempt to spray my elite now
Re: Honda gyro repainting
Posted: Sun Sep 02, 2012 5:31 pm
by gyromaniac
my process has been sanding everything down with 220 grit wet dry. painting with 2 coats of primer sanding between each coat. then painting 1 coat of black and sanding that with 3000 grit wet. then the final coat of black and two coats of clear. Alot of work but its all worth it.
Re: Honda gyro repainting
Posted: Mon Sep 03, 2012 9:58 pm
by maddiedog
Looks nice, what brand spray paint did you use?
When you're done, try using Rust Olem spray laquer, it gives the paint really good depth.
Re: Honda gyro repainting
Posted: Mon Sep 03, 2012 10:15 pm
by gyromaniac
I have been using all rustoleum products and i have to say that i am really impressed. I personally hate laquer paint. I dont like how it covers and the fact that it only works with itself. acrylic paint is more durable and covers alot better. but thats just my opinion
Re: Honda gyro repainting
Posted: Mon Sep 03, 2012 11:50 pm
by mousewheels
Keep it up and it will look like a piano when done
Is there painting going on for the front/rear fender?
Re: Honda gyro repainting
Posted: Tue Sep 04, 2012 6:37 pm
by gyromaniac
Absolutely! For now I'm just painting these parts. Once those are done, I'll start working on the rest of the plastic pieces. Except for the piece that cover's the back part of the frame. its right below the brake light housing. its in perfect shape so I've decided to just leave it as is.