TMonhollen Posted May 28, 2013 Report Share Posted May 28, 2013 Or at least know where to get them done. Around NEO. I'm looking to repaint my Ninja, and just trying to get an approximate quote. I wouldn't mind doing the prep work myself, if that matters. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baggyp Posted May 28, 2013 Report Share Posted May 28, 2013 I didnt ask anyone here but I looked into this recently. The few shops that would do it were asking almost as much as it would cost to do a whole car. So I did the paint myself. Probably not as good as a professional but a lot cheaper!!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TMonhollen Posted May 28, 2013 Author Report Share Posted May 28, 2013 How much were they quoting you, roughly? I've never had anything painted before. Have any pictures? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baggyp Posted May 28, 2013 Report Share Posted May 28, 2013 plastics only were anywhere from $800 to $1900. It was very disappointing seeings as the size of the surface area. I even made it clear that they would be removed from the bike and should only need scuffing. I have the pics in my album. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baggyp Posted May 28, 2013 Report Share Posted May 28, 2013 Found them 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TMonhollen Posted May 28, 2013 Author Report Share Posted May 28, 2013 That looks really good man 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baggyp Posted May 28, 2013 Report Share Posted May 28, 2013 I thank you sir!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Helmutt Posted May 28, 2013 Report Share Posted May 28, 2013 Search the member list for Attackpainter and Reimbrandt. Both paint bikes and would be my starting point for an estimate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Medina Posted May 28, 2013 Report Share Posted May 28, 2013 ..or, do it yourself?its not impossible with the BULK* of cost on any paint job being prep (*taking it apart, sanding) spraying isn't that complex or expensive, then finish (*wetsanding buffing)If you're determined to drop it off, and pick it up shiny, then 800 would be fair, a grand or more (I'd want references) really wouldn't be out of line. Think about it...20 an hour for a skilled craftsman @ 20 hours is already 400 bucks-factor in electricity, paint, sand paper, wear on tools, insurance.. . I wouldn't trust anyone telling me they were going to take my bike apart, spray it, finish it, reassemble it for 300 bucks..oh hell no.I own a compressor, spot repair canister sprayer as well as air brushes. I've painted all kinds of things. -One time, a giant cardboard freezer box, two 100 watt light bulbs, a table fan I got for 5 bucks (cut a hole sort of jury rigged it to suck the spray OUT the back away from me) and did an ATV plastics I had. multiple coats, allow proper dry time, then wet sand with 1200 grit, and respray with multiple clear coat, then wet sand and buff...I've seen amazing pro looking jobs with spray cans- hillbilly that lived next to me in florida used to do all sorts of things- changed my way of thinkinggoogle has zillions of movies and tips to accomplish the task in less than a week for less than a 100 bucks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
conn-e-rot Posted May 28, 2013 Report Share Posted May 28, 2013 One of our members owns a body shop in your area but I can't think of his name right now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
conn-e-rot Posted May 28, 2013 Report Share Posted May 28, 2013 My bad he's in Lakewood it's jbctown Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TMonhollen Posted May 28, 2013 Author Report Share Posted May 28, 2013 I guess I could try doing it myself... But I'll have to get the tools to do it. I guess my biggest fear would be losing a piece, or once I got everything taken apart, I wouldn't know how to put it back together. Since I've never done it before. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
conn-e-rot Posted May 28, 2013 Report Share Posted May 28, 2013 a camera is your best friend and buy a bag of ziplock bags and label all the fasteners Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Anderson Posted May 28, 2013 Report Share Posted May 28, 2013 Attackpainter does but he is in central ohio Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TMonhollen Posted May 28, 2013 Author Report Share Posted May 28, 2013 If I did have someone else do it, I'd prefer it were someone in the area. Getting the bike there and back would be such a hassle, since I'd have to have someone follow behind me to get me home. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
granda080 Posted May 28, 2013 Report Share Posted May 28, 2013 Where are you located? Specifically what are you looking to get done? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TMonhollen Posted May 28, 2013 Author Report Share Posted May 28, 2013 I live in Berea. Right near Hopkins/Baldwin Wallace. I want to re paint the entire bike. Debating if I want to do mainly white, with a little black. Or dark(wine) red, and gray. I don't mind doing the prep work myself, like I said. I've just never painted anything before. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bad324 Posted May 28, 2013 Report Share Posted May 28, 2013 If you do the prep work you'll have to take the fairings and tank off. I don't know any painter that would paint with fairing and tank on Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TMonhollen Posted May 28, 2013 Author Report Share Posted May 28, 2013 I'm assuming the fairings just come right off.. Gas tank may be tricky though. Do you need to drain it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Helmutt Posted May 28, 2013 Report Share Posted May 28, 2013 YES, drain the tank before you prep it. You'll appreciate the lighter load flipping it around when you're sanding it. A paint job will only be as good as the base is prepared, imo I would let a pro handle it all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baggyp Posted May 28, 2013 Report Share Posted May 28, 2013 I am not a pro and mine did not turn out to bad. I will say white can be a pain to keep clean. The red (wine) may be easier to maintain. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TMonhollen Posted May 28, 2013 Author Report Share Posted May 28, 2013 It looks so good though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
granda080 Posted May 28, 2013 Report Share Posted May 28, 2013 Just a tid bit, generally white is easier to spray and normally cheaper too. If you are talking solid white with no metallic or pearl. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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