DIY Paint On The Cheap....

[Shuriken]

Ok Guys,

Here is my weekend experiment with an extra front fender I had waiting to be painted...

Paint is Duplicolor Mirage (Purple/Green) and comes in a 3 part kit for $20.

It has taken me 48 hours to get to this point. Lots of prep and sanding of the fender followed by 3 coats of base, 6 coats of color, and 4 coats of clear.

I plan on letting this dry for another 48 hours before rubbing it down and applying a final coat (or 2) of a catalyzed clear coat.

The effect in sunlight is stunning, I think. :eusa_dance: The advertised color change is absolutely true.

Thinking I will tackle the faux tank and rear fender while this fender dries...

What do you all think of the fender?

NICE!

Where did you get the paint kit?

 

[user 773]

Thanks for the compliments guys... The only place I could find the kit (and then in only two of the five color combos offered) was Checker Auto.

UPDATE: Got the rear fender done and clear coated. Ready to rub. Got the color on the tank cover and it looked damn fine. THEN, the temp dropped and the humidity came up and I didn't adjust drying time in between coats of clear and completely F'ed up the tank (ran the clear coat).

Waiting for it to dry so I can sand it down and start over...

Should note that I used an entire kit per body part.