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Post by iversonj88 on Aug 17, 2010 0:20:45 GMT -5
So I got a hot gas tank cover and have removed the stock floorboards off my ruckus. I worked as hard as I could to polish and buff up the frame that was left exposed, and some of it looks pretty good, but its difficult to make it look like a finished product with all those funny angles.
Anyone had success painting that metal? I'm looking for a good primer and metallic spray paint that leaves a matte finish. Helpz!
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Post by kentuckyrucky on Sept 2, 2010 20:16:40 GMT -5
just use a flat black primer- metallic paint isnt matte, its metallic. aka semi-gloss or gloss in some cases. flat primer is what you need, but polishing wont help with adhesion, you need rough surfaces for the best stick, so i suggest going over it with a fine grit sand paper. use a sander to speed up the process. wet sanding is fine too. remember, short strokes, no runs. runs come from buildup. so short strokes and just start with a light coat and do it in stages- dont try to cover on the first coat. you can hit it with some clear to give it added protection, but its up to you.
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Post by kentuckyrucky on Sept 2, 2010 20:17:31 GMT -5
but for the longest lasting results, try a spray on bedliner paint, they make it in a can. and its matte  |
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