Help a Newbie out

[Eaglesfan]

Hey guys, how is it going? I just recently found this site and now I'm bugging to try and paint my motorcycle. I read the how to section and the tools needed but I was just curious about how much will all this stuff run me? Also, is some of this stuff rentable? What do I need and where do I find this at? Any help would be appreciated, thanks.

 

[TAZ]

Well even though you are an "eagles fan", welcome to the "Flames Board" (Bucs fan myself).

Anyway, pretty tough question since we don't know exactly what you are doing, so I will just give you some basic costs on doing a job.

On a job doing a basecoat/clearcoat with three parts (2 fenders and a tank), you will probably be looking at about $200-$300 in materials to do a paint/flame job (this of course, only if you use quality materials. You should be able to rent a compressor, but it should definitely be filtered to make sure you don't get any moisture in the job.
You will also need a place to spray.
You will also need a spray gun (maybe 2 if you have to prime).

Lot's of variables, but hopefully this will help.
Pretty much worth it just to let someone else do it.

Most of my jobs run from about $850-$1550 if you need a quote, you can fill out the form here . Be sure and mention the "Flames Board"

 

[Jitter2001]

Hey Guys, I too am am newby and I am about to try to paint my motorcycle. But instead of ruining my VERY expensive motorcycle while I gain knowledge in the art of painting. Should I go to the JUNK YARD and buy an old auto fender to paint.. Or do you have any other suggestions? Plus, in the likely situation, I don't lilke my work at first (on the motorcycle), please tell me that its not that hard to sand down and do again...

By the way, I would also like to give you a HIGH FIVE on the web site.. I too just stumbled across it and am very impressed. I signed up three days ago and have been here every day since. Reading and learning new stuff... Thank you...

 

[Kelly Ruble]

Jitter as always practice makes perfect. I bought about 3 or 4 old tanks and still use these for practice. If I have an idea or need to test a system or technique I just sand them down and repaint. All I am out is the cost of paint and time.
Kelly Ruble
Fireone Custom Airbrush

 

[TAZ]

Jitter,
Welcome to the Flames Board!
You also might want to visit some local auto dealerships. Most of these will have some decent sheetmetal to "practice paint" on. Usually they have a pile of parts out back.

Hey...at least they're free and good enough to practice on.