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I am going to paint my side covers. Right now they are aluminum on top and black on the bottom. I'm going to paint the black part aluminum. Is the factory aluminum paint color pretty much the same as a spray can aluminum, or is it different. I also got to thinking the color might be called...

Has anyone ever painted their engine while it was still on the bike? I want to paint mine black but I don't want to take the bike all apart just to paint it. If I take off all my plastics i won't have to worry about messing up my paint or anything. Whats the best thing to strip away the old...

So I work with a guy who is pretty artistic. He does characitures for people who are leaving. Air brushes shirts hats etc. He also likes drawing comice book characters etc.Ive seen some pretty cool work of his. A couple years ago he had offered to paint my previous bike which was a POS and I...

Was Yamaha still using lacquer in 88? had major lift when i hit the faux tank and front fender with epoxy today, no prob with the rear which is after market, leads me to believe the OEM pain was still lacquer based. I should of know better and used sealer, but i didn't and made a lot of extra...

i was just wondering if anyone has any experience trying to get it "back to black" with out just pulling it all off and repainting or powdercoating it. black sharpie? hell i dunno

Because people asked - I shall answer :) Like the original look of the white lettered Dunlop Qualifiers that came on the Max at some point in it's history? I sure did - as it really gives it that "muscle car" look. I was asked by three separate people this weekend at the bike show how I did...

My 95 Vmax has glossy black on all the engine surfaces except the heads which are black wrinkle paint. I was told by the 2nd owner (I'm #3) that the engine had performance work done by the 1st owner. Maybe the heads were removed for modification & repainted?? Randy in Phoenix, Az.

Thought i was going to go with Sonic blue but now I'm not sure, Starting to think Black with Chameleon flames or skulls, or Sonic with Chameleon Flames or skulls, or just Chameleon. And which chameleon if i go that route, ARGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGG! I have to stop looking and just do it...

Hi guys, I have a 1993 vmax, My tank has a few pretty deep scratches, so I was considering new paint. Is the original color still avalible or do i have to match it as best as I can? I did some search, but the best I could do is get the color name. One guy said it was Electric blue. Another one...

I'd like to polish my scoops up but first I need to remove the black paint. Tried a product called "Strypeze" (a paint on gel) but all it did was loosen some of the clearcoat. Need something more powerful but safe for aluminum. Suggestions?

Hello all! Went on the color rite link, looks like quality stuff. Thinking of painting my (tank) myself, with their aerosol paint and clearcote. In a dust free room with ac. Anyone try this?Results good or awefull,:ummm: would like to know! Thank you!

So I'm trying to decide how I'm gonna paint the bike. Currently its just rattle canned black. I kind of like the black but if I'm gonna spend the cash and have it redone I want a little more than just black. I've had a few Ideas but am having trouble visualizing. (any bored photoshoppers out...

Where I live, a tornado blew through a month or two back and a bunch of limbs fell on my car. Scratched it to all hell. Thankfully, it didn't damage the convertible top or any windows. So....the insurance company cuts me a check for WAY LESS than any body shop is quoting me for a full paintjob...

Hey folks! My new paint is in! I need some local guys to help me take off the front and rear tire. I have never jacked up my bike before - and I don't have the proper bolts to use my new-to-me centerstand - I want to make sure I have an experienced Vmaxer on hand to make sure i don't mess...

Hi again: Any of y'all have suggestions as to the best companies/people to send out my Max's bodywork to get painted?? Thanks. Elimax

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I got quoted 900 bones for a Viper blue w/ white twin racing stripes. Does that seem reasonable? Never really been into custom painting with any vehicle I've owned, so I don't really know what to expect, but I do know paint is never cheap, and you get what you pay for.. ________ Ford Motor...

Gents, It was brought to my attention by the God of the website Buster today that I should look at doing a paint scheme contest for my bike. Now as this does sound quite interesting let me lay it out for you all. Here are the rules: 1) Must include satin black as a primary colour (bike looks...

Just in case you have an 09, or getting one, the paint is pretty soft, if you haven't noticed by now. They might of put a lot of flex in it. Been starting to put on the Turtle Wax. If you plan on keeping the stock paint, might want to find something to protect it from scratching easily.