How To Paint Your Motorcycle Fairings At Home By Yourself (Cracked Fairing Repair)

[@jamespolucha8790]

Man what a great job, I want to paint my motorcycle myself for 2 years now but just not ready, I’ve been watching videos and asking questions, I just ordered a paint gun, not top of the line but a decent one

[@MIKESBUILDZ]

Thanks for the kind comment! Feel free to shoot me a message on instagram if you need further help. I definitely recommend painting one fairing at a time. Like I said in the video, all you need is one good gun. Make sure to clean it thoroughly after primer, base coat and clear coat. You got this!

[@bray_huff3685]

Great work but I don’t have that time on my hands so imma just buy 250$ aftermarket black gloss fairings

[@MIKESBUILDZ]

Thanks. What bike do you have?

[@bray_huff3685]

@@MIKESBUILDZ a Suzuki gsxr600 2002

[@MIKESBUILDZ]

absfairings.com is my go to. Use code mikesbuildz75 to save some $$

[@philtucker1224]

Hi Bray, my advice is (If your old fairings are still good) you should always refurb them rather than buying fresh after market fairings. In my experience they are often a lot thinner and not as good fitting as the originals. Also you can do a perfectly good respray with good quality two pack spray cans, (you don’t need spray guns and a compressor unless you are running your own respray business).

[@MIKESBUILDZ]

@@philtucker1224 wise words!

[@adam346]

very cool, I just cracked a few fairings on my cb300r.. $160 for a new tank fairing and I am instead wondering if it might just be easier to plastic weld it back together. Worst case scenario is I wasted $50 on a plastic welding gun and bought a new fairing.

[@MIKESBUILDZ]

Definitely worth the try. If you need a new fairing kit I can give you a discount code to save some $$

[@jaquan874]

Love this thank you so much for the time and effort you put into this

[@MIKESBUILDZ]

You're so welcome! I’m glad you found it helpful.

[@KydenSerrato]

amazing quality keep it up best explanation for a beginner like me

[@MIKESBUILDZ]

Thanks. Glad you found it helpful.

[@philtucker1224]

Very nice work Mike, I do similar jobs over in the U.K. for all of my Son’s biker group. Live long and prosper buddy and warm wishes to you and your growing family! ( I spotted the big pampers box ha ha!) 🙏

[@MIKESBUILDZ]

Very cool! Thank you. I definitely enjoying wrenching. Haha thank you! 3 boys strong now 😆

[@AMMoie]

Keep up the work! love from Holland Europe🦾

[@MIKESBUILDZ]

Thank you very much! Cheer!

[@hardtorn]

So I need some clarification. Did you say if the aftermarket faring is unpainted and undamaged (plain plastic) you don’t need to prime it at all? Just sand the raw plastic and paint it? That doesn’t seem accurate. If plastic parts have no paint or primer.. I don’t feel the paint on its own will stick to the plastic parts. Seems like unfinished plastic would need a base of primer with adhesion promoter to get the paint coast to stick.

[@MIKESBUILDZ]

Hey, all or most plastic comes primered. I haven’t seen a raw plastic panel in a long time. If the part has no damage and has paint or primer on it, all you do is sand with 600 or red scotch brite and spray adhesion promoter and base coat or primer sealer (if required to make blending the color easier). Now if it is raw plastic, wash the part thoroughly to ensure there’s no release agent from the moulding process on the part, sand with 320, spray adhesion promoter and spray a good quality 2k primer, sand again then base and clear coat. I hope this helps. Let me know if you require additional help.

[@hardtorn]

@@MIKESBUILDZ Thanks for the quick reply. I will check the farings again and see what I find. They look to be ones bought cheap off eBay and never painted. They were in the bike when I bought it. They are shiny white on the outside and dull white in the inner side. We plan to paint them. I just don’t want to have issue with the paint flaking off later or cracking easily because these seem pretty flexible. We plan to use adhesion promoter. And good primer & paint. Maybe even 2 part primer and 2 part paint.

[@MIKESBUILDZ]

@hardtorn you’re welcome. if you’re not certain if it’s primer or raw plastic I would just spray primer, not worth the risk. Be sure to use good quality 2k or epoxy primer. Sanding as needed will improve the finished result. Depending on the colour and type of paint (plain, metallics, pearl etc), I’d personally use solvent instead of waterborne paint. 2k clear coat is must to ensure a nice durable finish.

[@Enforcer_carbonfiber]

Hello brother, plastic primer and adhesion promotor are different things? If yes then can we use plastic primer instead on it? Thankss

[@MIKESBUILDZ]

Yeah completely different. You apply adhesion promoter to bare plastic then primer.

[@stevenrix7277]

Good job. Thank you for the video.

[@MIKESBUILDZ]

Thanks for watching! Glad you liked it.

[@randomweeb5843]

So for some clarification on the primer Which do you use first, the Standard Hardener or the High Build Primer? Is there any specific order for it to be done?

[@MIKESBUILDZ]

You should only use high build primer if some body works been done and you intend to sand after applying primer. If there’s no damage, you can thin out the primer to act as a primer surfacer.

[@josegtorres1148]

You apply the adhesion promoter before the base coat ?

[@MIKESBUILDZ]

Best to apply before primer, no need to apply before base coat. If you’re just spraying base coat and no primer, then a light coat of adhesion promoter on a prepped surface is a good idea.

[@josegtorres1148]

@@MIKESBUILDZ thanks a lot see how it goes !!

[@MIKESBUILDZ]

@josegtorres1148 you’re welcome. Take your time, try not to rush and if you’re painting multiple parts just go slow. When you rush, mistakes gets made. Send me a message on Instagram if you need further help, it’s quicker to get a response that way

[@ucipresentation]

Do you use wet sandpaper after the base coat and then the top coat or no sanding after the top coat?

[@MIKESBUILDZ]

You can wet sand after base coat but I don’t recommend. Wet sand after primer and you should be good for base and clear coat.

[@jesseamarillas5533]

So if the paint on the fairings is still in good shape, no need for primer? Also what if i were to repaint my tank?

[@MIKESBUILDZ]

Correct, scuff with red scotch brite and you can spray base coat. The same process applies to the tank as well.

[@renitententity2086]

Hi, please let me know the paint code for that paint. Looks similar to diamond black with lots more metallic, I really like it and would potentially give it try on my respray.

[@MIKESBUILDZ]

Hi. The paint code is UH by Ford. It has lots of metallic in it.

[@renitententity2086]

@@MIKESBUILDZ perfect thanks

[@kforeal6809]

How much should I sand the oem fairings to paint if there's no damage? Just take off the clear coat or all the paint off? Also, should I use primer first?

[@MIKESBUILDZ]

If there’s no damage sand with 600 grit paper or red scotch brite till all panels have an even matte finish.

[@kforeal6809]

@@MIKESBUILDZ thank you for your reply. The problem I've ran into is the residue left behind from removing the factory decals. (Which for some reaaon seen to be the WORST I have ever come across. It's like they were super glued on!) should I use a more corse grit first, then work to 600, or just use a course grit then primer it to cover some of scratches from removing the glue?

[@MIKESBUILDZ]

@kforeal6809 there are solvents you can use to remove the residue. Like goo gone, lacquer thinner r acetone. However you should be careful using those. Sanding also works but you’ll gum up the sand paper quickly.

[@tcasex]

Hi, a question for you… I ordered armour bodies track fairings and they come primer grey from revzilla. Do I need to wet sand with 600 or dry sand to scuff it up? Clean with alcohol after? Then I can spray a base coat? I was thinking something like mtn94 cans, and I purchased 2x cans high gloss 2k primer with the hardener (red pop caps) for the clear coat.

[@MIKESBUILDZ]

Hey. It’s probably best to wet sand with 600 and spray adhesion promoter, a primer sealer, then base and clear. Yeah the 2k clear is the way to go, cans or gun.

[@pacothetaco0883]

Your fucking awesome dude! Thanks for the tips great job explaining man! Be safe out there!

[@MIKESBUILDZ]

Haha you’re welcome brother! I’m happy you find it helpful. Stay safe bro.

[@MIKESBUILDZ]

If you need additional help, check out my fairing painting playlist. There’s a lot of info there. PAINTING MOTORCYCLE FAIRINGS kzbin.info/aero/PL7LRfD9F49hk_LK_GuJxPqFQAzFS3OiSX

[@tebogomoholo394]

Good job

[@MIKESBUILDZ]

Thank you!

[@zeroalternative]

where do u get the paint and what specific kind do you need

[@MIKESBUILDZ]

I get paint at my local auto body supply store. I prefer solvent paint over waterborne but that’s just my preference.

[@zeroalternative]

@@MIKESBUILDZ thanks!

[@MIKESBUILDZ]

You’re welcome! Good luck.

[@Naptownstreetsquid]

What grit sandpaper do you sand the epoxy down? Sand the panels down ? Sand the high build primer down?

[@MIKESBUILDZ]

I use 400 grit paper to sand epoxy or high build primer before hitting it with a sealer and base coat. If there’s no damage to the panel, you can send with 1000 grit or a scotch brite pad and spray base coat.

[@xXsuuprninjaXx]

what color is that??

[@MIKESBUILDZ]

It’s called Tuxedo black by Ford, paint code UH.

[@AhriCRose]

Cause everyone has a paint gun and gas to run them 💀

[@MIKESBUILDZ]

💀💀

[@2000jago]

Is that a south african I detect ?

[@MIKESBUILDZ]

Close enough 🤷🏽‍♂️. I’m Nigerian 😊

[@ThunderKing1963]

blab blab blab

[@MIKESBUILDZ]

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[@athillcarr5492]

This is a great video but this isn’t an easy at home job, you’ll invest minimum $600 for materials alone

[@MIKESBUILDZ]

Not necessarily. All the supplies I show in the video can be purchased in smaller quantities. Paint, primer and clear coat are all available in spray cans. However if you plan on doing other paint products in the future, it might be worth it to invest in proper painting supplies.

[@athillcarr5492]

@@MIKESBUILDZ yea you can get this in smaller quantities I was more so referencing the air compressor, air lines and a decent spray gun will cost you $600 and that’s not including the paint primer, clear coat, and etc.. but again great video just should’ve let it be knowing you have majority of what a real paint shop would have to do the actual painting

[@MIKESBUILDZ]

Yes you are correct. Appreciate the feedback

[@k4cperz_333]

​@@athillcarr5492don't think you need a gun for 600$ I got one for 40$ and got the job done haha

[@Iamtoookool]

What color is that?

[@MIKESBUILDZ]

It’s Ford Tuxedo Black. Paint code UH

[@Iamtoookool]

@@MIKESBUILDZ Thanks. I really like the color and want to repain my bike. Mainly beacuse two women have parked on it. Which I still do not get how you over see a bike in a parking spot for motorcycles.

[@MIKESBUILDZ]

@@Iamtoookool dang that sucks. its a very nice paint. expensive but worth it!