Track bodywork paint jobs...

This is how she looked before I stripped it down and started the process, but how she looked all year. No pics of where it is now or what I am painting, but I will post up when done cause it is gonna look hot!

 

$560 for Sharkskinz when they were doing 25% off in September. Paint to match the tank was $100. Body guy named Dan found on craigslist sanded and painted them all one color for $100. I want decals to finish it off.

 

Getting it painted by someone else is expensive but once you try to do it yourself you understand why.

 

Anybody ever try that Trackwrap stuff? It seems a bit cheaper but I imagine it would be a possible nightmare to put it on with bubbles, crimping of material, etc.

 

Or you can send it to me, $325 for up to 3 colors and # plate on new bodywork.

http://forums.13x.com/showthread.php?t=195484&page=18

 

Never could understand why

more folks just don't go with the single color w/ any/all color vinyl applied strategically, total cost under a $100.
Much easier to get a much better looking result than trying to paint and have it come out looking like something no so shitty.

 

I've painted a couple sets myself because I couldn't justify paying for a professional to do it. The first time I used a friend's cheap spray gun and had Sherwin Williams Auto Center match the color of my tank and then cleared over it. It turned out okay but definitely didn't have a professional look. After a season of bugs and rock chips I decided to repaint it. Since I had done it once before I got a little more bold and decided to use multiple colors. Instead of using a cheap spray gun this time, I was told of compressed air can called the Prevalve System. It is just a can of compressed air but it gives you a much more consistent flow of air verses a rattle can. It has a glass jar that screws onto the bottom where you add your custom paint color. I was really impressed with the outcome and have had tons of people ask where I had the bike painted. The best part was I only invested approximately $80 for three colors, two of which were custom blends, primer, reducer, hardener and clear. The only advise I really have is to take your time during prep and to error on the side of spraying thin. You can always spray another layer. It is a bitch to sand runs.

http://forums.13x.com/showthread.php?t=265167

 

trackwraps are good people, like anything if you take your time you can do it they have some videos on there site, it just takes some patience

 

give me a call if you need anything

 

I did this tail for a guy a while back. Turned out OK. Candy red over the silver pearl. Masked off the silver for the stripes. Pics dont do the candy justice though.

 

for the truth

 

+1 for DSWENS Andrew is hands down one of the best in the business. He has one hell of a skill and his business ethics are top notch. So I would suggest anyone lookin for paint to at least give him and shot.

 

Soon!

For anyone who is curious, this is what $200 gets you where I live:

 

Sometimes you get a lap or two in also.