Can we get a Pro Finish With a Rattle Spray Can?

[@jasonlavelle3293]

I love how he says the hardener has to be precise and squirts a blob and says yeah that will do, great vid man

[@MackieBass]

Well, exact and precise ratio - works every time! ;)

[@mr.robert2507]

If the premise of your video is how to professionally paint a motorcycle with a can, perhaps it would have been instructive to actually show the painting with a can.

[@MackieBass]

Yes, the problem is that over spray kills my camera lenses. I can afford to buy a new o e every time I want to film painting a part. If you are willing to lend me your camera for that purpose I'd be more than happy to film the whole process.

[@stefansk8]

@@MackieBass You can put the camera inside a transparent food box. The picture won't be perfect but something is better than nothing...

[@danknug11]

@@MackieBass easy fix dude....come on. use that big brain brotha. 100 ways to film it without paint hitting lens =/. lmfao

[@Scoottoots]

Great looking job Mackie. A couple additional tips for those wanting to do this 1.) Be careful to ensure the primer, guide coat, and top coat are compatible. You can't for instance use a lacquer top coat over an alkyd resin (enamel) guide coat. The lacquer may bubble the guide coat in that case. 2.) There are 2-pack rattle cans available. They have two compartments. Press a button on the can and the catalyst mixes with the paint. The can then has a pot life.

[@MackieBass]

That my friend is a very good and technically correct point. I'm glad I have comment like yours, so all the things I miss can be corrected. Brilliant!

[@Steven1Cicero]

budget doesn't always mean rattle cans, I have found that rattle cans are actually more expensive than buying paint by the quart and spraying with a gun. For that same amount of money you can buy paint by the quarts and spray more than one project with it, Sand paper and masking tape are your actual biggest expenses!

[@MerlinZener]

when you spray in the garage right there with all the other gear, bikes, tools etc, what steps do you take to minimise problems from over spray? I caught a glimpse of some covers on bikes in the background there a bit, but is there anything else you do? Oh, and what about ventilation?

[@MackieBass]

Yeah I cover everything up. Overspray is a killer! I've got an extractor fan kicking in the backgroung for the small jobs. For teh bigger ones I got a use of a spray booth - not mine, but I can use it :)

[@CXPHREAK]

Acrylic lacquer rattle cans give a professional result as you can cover your tracks in the rubbing out process.

[@MackieBass]

yes, it's not the tools, it's how you use them :)

[@CXPHREAK]

I often use duplicolor touch up paints as secondary colour. It's ... convenient, and quiet in not requiring the compressor. Once under clear coat it's all the same. More vids on striping please mate.@@MackieBass

[@CptSlow89]

What was the number/size of the sand paper when removing clear coat? 5:20

[@MackieBass]

Can remember, it must have been 600 maybe?

[@johnrimmer5812]

I used to work in bodyshops, it just goes to show what can be achieved it's all in the prep as far as i'm concerned. Nice 1

[@MackieBass]

That is exactly it. The same steps I'd take if I used 2K paint and a gun, no difference really!

[@eeiichill]

Hey buddy love your videos ,I'm 48 years old and just now learning to paint airbrush and pinstripe and you have helped me tremendously just wanted to say thanks, you keep up the phenomenal work. How does one know what to charge, by the job by the hour or just whatever you think it's worth depending on who it is for of course, I know that's kind of personal you don't have to tell me if you don't feel comfortable ,thanks keep it up

[@theone2be33]

Charge by the job

[@glennmassengill3532]

Very nice job.. I’ve got pretty good with spray paint over the years. Plan to try the two part 2k clear in the can. Looks like a great product, just cost $20 a can.

[@tinks43]

The answer is yes! Pro finish & all comes with practice 🤘🏻

[@MackieBass]

That's it man, practise and a little bit of work. Can't beat that :)

[@a-q197]

Great job. The spray pattern with professional cans is so much better than from cheap cans. Did you do that tank with one can of base coat?

[@MackieBass]

Yes, I manged just one can. It's a small tank!

[@rickyevans3845]

Im in the middle of repainting mine. Not going back to the bare metal though, have used paint thinner to remove the top layer of colour, and going to wet and dry the colour underneath. Then bang a new colour on, hope it'll work haha!

[@MackieBass]

It should work Ricky, just give it good airing before applying the top colour, as sometyimes the thinner canget some real nasty reaction as it hides in the "pores" of the existing paint.

[@rickyevans3845]

well the top layer came off easy (previous owner didnt lacquer top coat, so it run when petrol touched it) i now have the underneath colou showing awaiting the wet and dry, 600 grit. The colour right now is a very dull green, any colours (apart from black) which will take over green easily? And, apparently I should be able to bang a colour on top of the green without the need for primer.

[@MackieBass]

In theory that should work just fine mate. Any colour really should take over it ifthe prep is there. Light coats first, the maybe two or three heavier ones. Give me a shout if you have any questions brother?

[@rickyevans3845]

i will do my friend. Ill have to get your email from somewhere and drop you a line. Thanks, appreciate it

[@PrincessUnicornSprinkles]

Ya my poor escooter came from china with paper thin paint..... I'm rewatching this vid 100 times, thank you!

[@MackieBass]

Glad to hear it helps man !

[@nightster6378]

Yes! You can and an excellent job it is. Dono how this vid popped up at me considering I just painted a tank with rattle cans. I couldn't understand why I was getting streaks only to discover I was laying it on too close, I will say it myself you would think you did it, though I think because I used Matt Black it was forgiving. BUT it's not finished, and had intended finishing it today but can't find the decals I bought. I hope I am doing the right thing, Matt Black, Decals then Matt clear coat (and that's when I mess it up). Thanks.

[@MackieBass]

Matt black...are you using matt clear also? If not itll come up gloss anyway, in which case don't really matter whether the base is matt or gloss.

[@nightster6378]

@@MackieBass Yes once the decals are on I'm going over the Matt Black with Matt Clear Laquer. Thanks

[@rsbharley4766]

Excellent job Mackie, it shows with good prep work you can get a pro finish with a rattle can. Well done mate. Cheers

[@MackieBass]

The prep is all the same, the paint is different. The result...well the result is only as good as the prep.

[@JonathonBaker]

Thanks Mackie, this gives me confidence to do my sons tank on his '80 XS1100E

[@MackieBass]

Good man!

[@Denis-bo8ms]

After you sprayed your last layer of primer, how long did you wait before applying the basecoat? Did you sand the primer prior to basecoat?

[@MackieBass]

I left it overnight and didn't sand it down went straight with colour.

[@Iron_Thunderstorm]

Great video, you gave me the confidence to give it a shot with my Yamaha RS Warrior. Only thing is, it has a dent right on the front right corner. I'm not sure how I can match the roundness with filler 🤔

[@TheKylebreezy]

Practice with drywall before Bondo. It comes down to sanding.

[@jasonb9629]

Its not a good idea to just fill dents with filler. Your best bet is to borrow or rent a stud gun and weld some studs in the dent and use a slide hammer to pull as much of the dent as possible. Then you apply a nice thin coat of filler. That is how the professionals do it.

[@Iron_Thunderstorm]

@B Beav Thank you, that makes perfect sense to me. I always thought I’d have to figure out how to pound the dents out from the inside

[@MrDocc4u]

How long did you wait before you put the clear on?

[@MackieBass]

Until it's dry...I'd say 48 hrs to be safe

[@fivestarbeatz203]

Did u sand the tank down before applying first layer of primer?

[@MackieBass]

Yes. Absolutely. Down with 600grit

[@bryandurban7104]

Thanks Mackie. More or less what I want to do with my Bandit tank. There might be two problems though. The bike is an import so it's not a UK colour but Hammerite smooth dark green is a match. Can I use the same method? Do you think it will take a clearcoat as I want to put a small line painting on it

[@dmitriytimofeyev5428]

Well done! That's a pretty paint job right there. I'm going to repaint my gas tank by the next season, but i have almost no idea which type of primer, paint and clear coat to use. Can you please give an expert advice on that?

[@MackieBass]

As long you stick with the same brand for all 3 you should be pretty good.

[@russelldevane5434]

Paint job 50.... pictures hanging on the wall.... priceless. 🤣

[@MackieBass]

Haha!

[@tcelcamino9034]

Nice results when did you use your rattle can? If you did ? Didn't show anything with the raffle can being used. Looks like a gun job.

[@MackieBass]

I did use can. Didn't film it, as overspray ruins my camera lense, trust me been there done that. :)

[@spud369]

What are you spraying on the bike before you sand it? Water? I plan on painting my entire bike can I buy any electric sander? Any suggestions on the sander?

[@MackieBass]

Soapy water. Electric sanders work ok, but I prefer doing it by hand. Way more control.

[@CR125MANIAC]

@mackiebass what clear coat did you use for this bud ? looks great

[@MackieBass]

Can't remember the brand bro, it was ages ago. Petrol proof for sure. Cheers

[@CR125MANIAC]

@@MackieBass any brand you would recommend for a petrol tank ?

[@MackieBass]

I usually use 2k clear. Light layers, and flow coat.

[@briyeo]

I'm glad you made this video, very interesting. I have a two tone red and white paint scheme to attempt on my tank, it just has a light coat of grey primer on bare metal at the moment. What primer would you use for that, would grey primer be okay? The paint manufacturer recommends red primer for the red and white primer for the white, obviously I would rather just use one colour primer.

[@MackieBass]

Hey Brian, i'd stick with grey primer - it's a good neutral base and goes well with any colour really. It also covers anything nicely, way better than the white stuff. Good luck with it!

[@madusathe2nd333]

My paint keeps doing the wrinkle thing every time I put clear on it. Maby you can help please. I'm using all same brand paint. I use water and soap to sand and then all looks good. I put the clear on when it dry and then it all starts to wrinkle and shrink. I put hard work in my job and it gets ruined by clear. Again all paint and clear is the same brand.

[@MackieBass]

You don't let it cure completely, so the solvent in the clear attacking the paint and reaction happens. Either leave it for couple of weeks, or use 2k clear

[@HappyBuddhaBoyd]

Well done. I love that color. I may try to paint my bike after seeing your video.

[@MurrMan23]

I’m about to repaint my entire bike. Do you not wetsand between every coat of paint and primer?

[@MackieBass]

You can do, depends of what kind of finish you get. You can wait and sand down between the coats, yes. Not always neccesary.

[@MurrMan23]

MackieBass ok thanks for the advice. Basically from what I’ve seen, a gloss finish all depends on proper wet sanding especially between clear coat. Then rubbing compound then swirl remover. That’s my plan anyway

[@TheTonyMartinExperience]

Much needed video, I'm thinking of spraying a grey to a red.

[@MackieBass]

Cool, glad it helps !

[@rickymullane9973]

HI IM DOING MY BIKE FROM BLACK TO RED

[@swiftchopper4556]

It's rumoured Lenny never rode a honda rebel

[@duncanfletcher2012]

What is the best way to strip paint off plastic petrol tank

[@MackieBass]

Good question...paint stripper, as long it doesn't affect the plastic

[@mickdromgool7732]

i was hopeing you would brush paint the honda stickers back on

[@MackieBass]

That was the plan, but the owner decided against it.

[@royyforyou]

Which color it is and what is the cost of this spray paint

[@MackieBass]

Custom mixed color. All I do in the video buddy.

[@TennRides]

Looks really nice.

[@BIGDaddy-ig2tr]

Well done. Also I just discovered 2k clear in rattle cans. It works great but you must wear proper safety mask

[@MackieBass]

Yes, they are pretty good, but I also had some bad experiences with them. The ones with teh activator are ok, some other ones not so great.

[@jimmytwizzle7836]

I’d like to see how petrol resistant it is since you say you don’t use any 2K paint!

[@MackieBass]

Not very...but you gotte ba careful, which is always the case

[@timmason7430]

Rattle can paints have come a long way. Nice work. Mackie.

[@gasolinescream3588]

Great job, with good prep you can get a great job with rattle bombs. I now mostly use the 2k clear in a can. Found a great supplier near me and price isn’t much more than the usual 1k stuff. Only tip is batch jobs as once the can has had the activator added its good for about 2 days if kept cool. Rock on dude🎸

[@MackieBass]

I only tried one 2k in a can...but I wasn't very impressed with the result. The curing process took forever and on a hot day the thing gets soft. Which brand were you using?

[@hogan6216]

Very Cool...Well done......A+...

[@MackieBass]

Thank you very much!

[@rjauto7215]

Yes brother a job very very well done I spray all day cars not bikes and I can't fault the way you done that if ever you moved to London I'd give you a job any day

[@MackieBass]

Thanks man, always reassuring to hear this from a pro. And don't tempt me...I may aswell do that :)

[@gergemall]

Right on

[@MackieBass]

Ta!

[@DJShadow1966]

Wow! Just goes to show that 6xp works ...... proper preparation prevents piss poor performance!!!!! Nice one buddy, damn good job!!!!

[@MackieBass]

6xP! Love it man! hahahaa

[@Moonfleet41]

Rattle cans for the win Brother.. welcome to my world..! :-))

[@MackieBass]

Yes, all the prep is the same, just gun is different :)

[@ancientstigg3970]

Leave it for around three weeks then you can polish/buff it to your hearts content.

[@christopherstewart6668]

Looks great man. I like the song you are using for your time lapae stuff. Who is it?

[@MackieBass]

Ethan meixsell. Very talented guitarist. Check him out!

[@chibs3666]

Where is that accent from? Thought you were Swedish for a few seconds, then I saw the Swedish practice driving magnet in the back, but you don't appear to be located in Sweden?

[@MackieBass]

Haha, I used to live in Norway, I am now based in the UK and originally I am from Poland..go figure ;)

[@kylekons3672]

How long did this take?

[@MackieBass]

A day maybe?

[@pearljameric]

Thanks for the video. I am going to try and use aircraft paint stripper on mine.

[@pearljameric]

Maybe not because you use the old paint as a guide it looked like

[@MackieBass]

@@pearljameric I'm glyyou figured it out! :)

[@MoBLuBSiAb4LiFe]

Anyone else notice the porno poster? Lol. Good work good video though bro. Spray can FTW

[@MackieBass]

LoL, you know it bro!

[@aaronhadley8121]

Looks good thank you !

[@MackieBass]

No problem!

[@simon2knine]

Nice job Mackie..It's all in the prep...Looks good.

[@MackieBass]

That is exactly it - good prep is the key to every job.

[@zulu59blue27]

Hi, Great video, lots of useful information again ,what make of 2k rattle can do you use? Keep up the great work, and ride safe ☺👍

[@MackieBass]

That wasn't 2K rattle can. Just reglar paint on this one. :) I don't use 2K rattle cans anyway , they no good to me.

[@Grant7AutoWorksG7]

The best clear coat that you can use is the "OH MY" 2k clear from BuyCustomPaint.com . Easy to spray, no cutting or buffing required and the half paint kits are $30... if you watch the last 5 mins of this video kzbin.info/www/bejne/jqilnWhpo9afaqs you will see how great this clear is... its definitely worth checking out...

[@MotoMirius]

Very timely given I’m going to be doing some rattle canning. Bet it doesn’t look as good as yours. Skäl

[@MackieBass]

I bet it does my brother! It's just time and patience needed...both of which I am bery shrt atm :)

[@DEATHMETALCYCLE]

Do you use semi gloss or flat?

[@MackieBass]

What's that? Paint or clear? Both gloss.

[@DEATHMETALCYCLE]

That answers that haha... rusto has flat, semi gloss, and gloss paint

[@rickyevans3845]

Mackie, my tank is going to be re-sprayed soon and I have sanded the top 'shine' colour off and the colour beneath is now a dull matte colour. In theory could i just spray right onto that, rather than go back to bare metal?

[@MackieBass]

Yes. That's probably better.

[@jonboy-kb1jj]

Nice job Mackie, I’ve had some great results with rattle cans too, but also had some bad ones!

[@MackieBass]

We all get these ones bro. It's the nature of the beast :)

[@davemurphy2020]

Good job. But....In a year or less depending on usage Jean abrasion, bug and road splinter abrasion, and petrol spillage will make it old all too soon. Rattle can paint seems too soft to last. I guess you get what you pay for in terms of durability. Shame really as the prep is the same for all paints to get the desired finish.

[@MackieBass]

That's true Dave, but not everybody got access or the money to do it profesionaly. This way if one wnats to "fix" their paintjob themselves...they can do it on the cheap. It doesn't take much to make their first bike looking so much better. This is really aimed for the younger riders really. DIY and all that :)

[@judsonl8990]

Nobody gonna comment about the real classy photos on the wall under the ladder? hahaha

[@MackieBass]

Well spotted man.

[@judsonl8990]

@@MackieBass I'm not trying to brag, but I'm pretty good at Where's Waldo haha

[@OldManTony]

Job done, objective achieved!

[@MackieBass]

Affermitive.

[@steve23464]

All I can think about is 'I am a wild and crazzy guy'. Great video btw.

[@colintaylor3640]

Excellent rattle can job Mackie 🤘👍🤘👍

[@MackieBass]

It turned up OK I think Colin, that colour is beautiful too, it really sined in the sunlight.

[@sll-tt6bj]

If you dont finish with 2k clear its a waste of time spray max makes a 2k clear in aerosol can great product

[@MackieBass]

i used them 2k cans and can't get on with them

[@daftpunk9050]

Can we fix it? Yes we can.

[@MackieBass]

Hell yes

[@MrAlmar07]

Nicely done Mackie. That's what I'm aiming for with my spare tank. Awrabest bro. 😉🍺🤘

[@MackieBass]

Good luck with it bro, best wishes.

[@simonkennedy6116]

I painted the tank of my last bike. It did not turn out well

[@MackieBass]

Sorry tp hear that man, prep is the key.

[@simonkennedy6116]

I did prep, it was the last coat from a different brand and it wrinkled. Had to sand it down again and do over but it was never right.

[@MackieBass]

Yes, different kind of paint most likely...or the underlayer wasn't cured enough - patience is the key here. If you're not in any rush leave the paint to cure of a few days if unsure. I've done the same mistake again - heartbreaking.

[@ipaddy]

Nice tidy job you make it look easy 😉

[@highwaytramp6147]

Hey man I'm just waiting on getting my new tank in and gona spray it myself.Thanks for sharing the video really helped 😎🤘

[@MackieBass]

Glad to hear it

[@reddmann2216]

I still see shadow of dent but nice,maybe one more light sand and coat of paint

[@MackieBass]

What I needed was a finer filler. Or even filler primer, but it's not a show bike, it's an everyday work pony :) thanks for your comment bro.

[@anthonyquantuman730]

@@MackieBass I also spotted defects from the filling at around 10ok of petrol filler.. sorry

[@MackieBass]

@@anthonyquantuman730 eage eyes! Perhaps there are defects, I can even see it in the video. Maybe it's covered by the filler cap? It's a little 125 that was every day learner bike. Does it really matter that much? Anyway, well spotted bro. I could have done a better job on it.

[@josephberrigan8739]

reppin' the stars & bars across the pond, hell yeah!

[@rjpeck9718]

you not going to address the pitting in the filler?? nvm you just fixed it lol, very nice

[@MackieBass]

thanks man,

[@christophershirley1303]

Top job Mackie

[@itsnotaboutthemoneyitsabou6759]

my motorcycle gas tank is in 10x worse condition, rust inside and out, and dents 😂👌

[@invader_ren5974]

Buy a new one 🤔

[@thetubulartortoise5021]

your a god

[@MackieBass]

NO, Lemmy is!

[@SurreyRider]

Great video Mackie very informative and wow what a result you will be giving Del a run for his money with his tough black ;)

[@MackieBass]

Yeah...tough black is not really designed for a top layer like this. Yes of course it can be used,but it's got a different purpose. Great stuff tho.

[@simonwhipps]

Thanks for this! Gonna give my tank a go this weekend! (Y)

[@MackieBass]

Good luck!

[@chrisgeorgiou4820]

Nice job 👍👍

[@MackieBass]

Thanks for the visit

[@thecentralscrutinizer5105]

Ya had me @ the Lemmy shirt.... Subbed

[@MackieBass]

Rock n roll brother!

[@thecentralscrutinizer5105]

@@MackieBass 24/7/365 ;)

[@xxDOTH3DEWxx]

Could you just *carefully* puncture the can and pour the paint into your gun?

[@zastava1459]

There is no such thing as carefully puncture a heavily compressed aerozol can.

[@xxDOTH3DEWxx]

@@zastava1459 pin hole

[@peterhayden7136]

Love the tee shirt , I’ve got the same one on my wall next to my Hawkwind tee :)

[@MackieBass]

Good man

[@dantae666]

what color/.color code is that

[@MackieBass]

Can't honestly remember bud.

[@CORRIGEEN71]

I ride bikes I must have a leather jacket an earing, and long hair,

[@ColinFlowers]

Leather saves the skin in an accident.

[@tommyboy1986]

leather is good so you don't get your skin de-gloved if you crash, I don't wear a jacket only cuz I can't afford one cuz there like $400- $500 bucks but if I could afford one I'd wear one.

[@JonathonBaker]

@@tommyboy1986 Leather doesn't always cost 4-500. Look around and you will be surprised what you can find.

[@MrN0bady]

Nicely done ✅

[@lambo2817]

Nice one matey!

[@MackieBass]

Thanks Lambo!

[@derekreilly1039]

cambridge massachusetts?

[@MackieBass]

Cambridge, UK

[@audreylee2675]

it looks great thank you

[@johnnycactus0]

as always- lovely work dude!!

[@MackieBass]

Thanks bro, it's a little bike, but we know they can be great fun to ride :)

[@cripplermaximus]

Phenomenal video. I'm gonna paint my bobber project flat brown soon!

[@theone2be33]

Why flat brown? Is that like dark black?

[@davidchadwick1626]

Very nice captain great job well done mate 👍🤘🥃🍺♿️

[@MackieBass]

Thank you David, cheers!

[@theone2be33]

But can you Paint by Number?

[@ian_morg]

Great video, be nice to see it being sprayed with the cans but a fab result at the end. I'm doing my own kawasaki z750 ltd tank soon (again on a budget) so some top tips there, thanks!!

[@MackieBass]

Thanks Ian, I tried to fil it in teh past, butthe over spray kills the lens. Saying that...maybe I'll find a way of showing the technique I use on one of my future videos...

[@Harold_Shand]

Bit disappointing, was hoping to actually see the painting process. Good job on the tank though.

[@MackieBass]

Yes, I know. I was worried to ruin my camra with overspray...but I'll get it done again at some point and show the process :)

[@kevinharhat2687]

Great job 👍

[@MackieBass]

Thank you Kevin, best wishes.

[@Yaketyyak21]

Nice job that...

[@MackieBass]

Thanks Anthony, I'm pleased with the outcome.

[@exo_thor1098]

Sorry but why didn't you show spraying it?....

[@MackieBass]

Overspray kills my camera lense...benn there done that and needed new camera. Can't afford to buy new camera everytime I spray... Unless you willing to lend me one, then I can fil it :)

[@greenmountianboy8457]

Nice job

[@eeiichill]

By the way love your logo

[@MackieBass]

Thanks man! titties and a motorcycele - what's not to like!

[@rickybobby7752]

Hey Thanks man! I appreciate this video.... !Lemmy !

[@MackieBass]

Good stuff!