How to paint flames?

[Anonymous]

Hey,

I'm looking into repainting my bike and am looking for some decent instructions on how to approach it. My dad is considering getting an airbrush, so that could give me some extra flexibility, although I have no skill with one. Anyway, what I'd like to do is have most of the tank a deep blue with possibly some flames on it in a slightly lighter blue (solid color, not shaded).

Based on the painting instructions on this site and other sites, I can figure out the basic painting job but need details on how to approach the flame. Any hints and/or links to other sites with good instructions would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks!

--Tyler

[Anonymous]

http://www.exriders.com/vbb/attachment.php?s=&postid=1681152

http://www.exriders.com/vbb/attachment.php?s=&postid=1681151

Click the links^^^
Thats a few pics of my kinda 1/2 assed work, Long story I took a 50cc pitbike frame and put a 250cc kawasaki streetbike motor in it. Anywho those are some flames I did. There are 2 ways of doing it. If you want smaller flames, take a large peice of paper, draw your flames on it, then cut out the flames but leave the outside as a stencle, then use TEMPERARY spray adheasive and spray the back of the paper then lay it on the tank. Mask the rest and paint. Or if you like you can choose the somewhat tougher yet at times smoother lines, 1/8th inch pin striping tape, and draw it with the tape, then mask the rest. But the main objective is find some flames that suit your bike such as old school flames, sea weed looking flames, lots of short ones, a few big flames, tribal style, radical, excetra. Let us know how it turns out for you and good luck.-darren[/url]

[Rock]

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[Anonymous]

spray paint and masking tape is the way to go 8)



more pics at - http://web.ics.purdue.edu/~morrisjs/bike/bike.htm

[Anonymous]

Ok, so essentially some sort of adhesive to cover everything but the flame area. If I were to do a base of a royal blue and then the flames in a slightly lighter blue, would I do multiple layers of the flame or just a single layer? I'd assume that you'd get a pronounced ridge if you did multiple layers.

Also, when removing the paper or tape or whatever was used to outline the flames - should it be removed just after the paint is sprayed and is still wet, or should I wait until the paint dries?

Thanks a ton guys!

--Tyler

[Anonymous]

When to remove the tape is probably going to depend on what kind of paint you use. and as far as the ridge from doing multiple layers goes, you should be fine regardless of how many coats as long as you put a clear coat over it at the end. you also are going to want a clear coat incase you dribble any gas on the tank because it'll discolor and smear the paint.

back on subject i pulled my tape off while the paint was still tacky and didn't have any troubles. i wanted to pull it off as soon as possible to see if any areas hadn't sealed well enough and allowed paint to go under the mask. I figured while it was tacky i would have the best shot of fixing it if need be

[Anonymous]

Posted: Thu Jul 14, 2005 9:43 am Post subject:
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"Ok, so essentially some sort of adhesive to cover everything but the flame area. If I were to do a base of a royal blue and then the flames in a slightly lighter blue, would I do multiple layers of the flame or just a single layer? I'd assume that you'd get a pronounced ridge if you did multiple layers. "

If I'm understanding your question correctly, I would do 1 layer of paint for the flame if your wanting to fade the flame in or what not, if your just wanting it to be solid a few shades iff of the base, do 2 so you make sure there isnt a light spot where you missed the 1st coat. Here is a diffrent link you guys will be able to veiw the pics...-http://spaces.msn.com/members/darede...&_c=photoalbum
If it dosnt take you to the pictures right away make sure your under the "250cc pitbike" gallery. Let me know what you think-darren

[Ions001]

Here's something you might want to try. I'm planning on painting my bike soon, and was considering this:

http://www.velocitystix.com/lfmc.htm

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ON the front cover of my July 2005 Eastwood (Unique Amotive Tools and Supplies) they have an article "Revolutionary New Stencils Produce Realistic Flames At Home!" see page 3

https://www.eastwood.com

Questions Visit forum.eastwood.com

Good luck..

[Mattman]

This is great. I was thinking of paint and flames as well, you guys answered alot of questions. this really should be put in the how to paint section for all to use. thanks.