Flat Color maintenance

[Anonymous]

I just finished repairing my 80 GS11. While waiting for countershaft bearings I decided to start the paint project. Well, after looking at the dramatic effect of the flat black primer with all of the chrome engine covers, etc. I am going to actually paint it flat black. Has anyone ever had a flat paint job? How do you maintain it? i.e. Do you actually wax the flat black surfaces?

Tim

[Jay B]

PAint

Most flat black paint and/or stickers will tell you NOT to put wax on it. I think thats because if you put wax on it it wont be flat anymore but have a bit of a shine to it.

[Anonymous]

my bike is flat black , when i spill a little gas on the tank it leaves white streaks then i shoot some more flat black to cover it

[Anonymous]

thinking about painting the rims red and hanging a rubber chicken from the tail light 8)

[HiSPL]

I love that Idea......My ride is a mix of factory black, grey primer, and metallic blue......taillight held on with zip ties!

I was painting it metallic blue but, kid #2 kinda put all projects on hold for a while...

[Anonymous]

I'll be shooting Imron. At about 160.00 per quart I don't think i'll be reshooting her every time I get gas spilled on LOL. Thanks for the input guys. Hmmmmmm, maybe the gas tank should be powder coated flat black.

[Anonymous]

thinking about painting the rims red and hanging a rubber chicken from the tail light 8)

I STILL DREAM ABOUT PAINTING MY RIMS RICK--WHAT METHOD WILL YOU USE AND what type of pain is in your plan

[Anonymous]

i dont know the first thing about painting rims yet, my side panel and rear fender turned out a nice flat black but the tank is kinda shiny i guess cause its metal...ill get pics as soon as my friend gets here with the digital cam.

[My-SS]

This Wizards product is VERY GOOD for matte finishes.

http://wizardsproducts.com/wipe-down-22-oz/

[Spyder]

You can still shoot it with 2k clear. They have a flat, and semi gloss finish in their lineup. Then you wouldn't have to worry about gas, or anything else for that matter. The likely reason for your tank being "shinier" isn't because it's metal, but that is was coated too heavy on the last pass.

[greg78gs750]

wth, folks, this thread is from 2002.....

[GS1150Pilot]

Zombie thread for October!