Paint?

[mrfreyguy]

I'm looking at repainting my dirt bike and I was wondering if there was a specific type of paint to use on areas that will be exposed to gas and oil? Also, what's a good way to prep and paint plastic?

 

[Russ2251]

was wondering if there was a specific type of paint to use on areas that will be exposed to gas and oil?

Any good enamel works fine as long as fully cured. Rustoleum is a good choice.

 

[mrfreyguy]

Should I put a clear coat over it?

 

[Russ2251]

If you want to. I do not.
It's gonna' get beat up pretty quick anyway.

 

[solomon]

I painted my cr80 plastic as it was with no prep, all went well except the gas tank, after a day or so the paint started to bubble. I sanded and repainted and same thing occurred so beware of the gas tank

 

[Russ2251]

after a day or so the paint started to bubble.

Prepped wrong or did not let it cure.
What etchant did you use?

 

[solomon]

i just used 80 grit sand paper then 180 grit and hit it with primer and black paint. All Rustoleum brand paint

 

[Russ2251]

Sand paper is garbage. Get the proper metal etchant.
I will post name of product I use. Can't recall it at the moment.

 

[jr dragster T]

Sand paper is garbage. Get the proper metal etchant.
I will post name of product I use. Can't recall it at the moment.

Are you refuring to a product like prep-sol used to prepare surfaces before painting? That stuff is strong stuff!

 

[Russ2251]

This is stuff I use.
Follow directions!!!
Remove all old paint first.
Bare metal will look really creepy after using this stuff. Not to worry!!!

 

[solomon]

Wont that harm the plastic?

 

[newrider3]

You're not supposed to paint plastic with regular rat-can anyway. Spray bombed motorcycle plastics almost always come out looking horrible, if not at first, then as soon as you get a couple scratches.

 

[mrfreyguy]

Thanks for all the good advice. I should be painting it soon once I get it running.

 

[Chris T.]

I painted my cr80 plastic as it was with no prep, all went well except the gas tank, after a day or so the paint started to bubble. I sanded and repainted and same thing occurred so beware of the gas tank

That is the same thing that happened to me but I did prep all my plastics. My gas tank started to bubble over the winter months and I had to strip all of it off and re paint. Also I did notice that once repainted the plastics like to hold onto grease and dirt more just be sure to keep them clean.