How Do You Sand & Paint A Motorcycle?
A basic motorcycle paint job at a paint and body shop can cost a couple thousand dollars. If you want a custom paint job, the price is even higher. A really good paint job takes many hours of sanding and preparation, with very little time actually painting. Learning how to sand and paint a motorcycle for yourself can save you thousands of dollars. You can take as long as you want and get a quality paint job done exactly the way you want it. Purchase the paint, primer and supplies. The primer, paint and clear are available in spray cans, so you don’t need a paint gun and air compressor. You can get custom paint mixed, and most large industrial or automotive paint stores can put it into a spray can for you. Take the motorcycle apart. Remove all of the parts that will be painted, though large parts, such as the fenders and the gas tank, can be left on if the parts around them are masked off and covered with tape and paper. Tape over any openings, bolts or bolt holes so the parts won’t be
