How many coats of paint for a motorcycle frame?

December 2, 2009 by admin · 4 Comments
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windwalker asked:

I’ve painted a motorcycle frame with spray cans and it looks fine. I put one coat of paint on about two weeks ago. My question is, how many coats should I apply and how long should I wait for the paint to cure before putting the cycle back together?

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4 Responses to “How many coats of paint for a motorcycle frame?”
  1. Jeff says:
    December 3, 2009 at 7:24 am

    I would powder coat it. Less of a chance of chipping. Jeff

  2. FireCop says:
    December 5, 2009 at 2:45 am

    Probably 2 coats but no more than 3. I’d wait at least 48 hours before you start reassembling. If it’s in a cold place maybe ever 72 hours. FireCop

  3. HD FXDL says:
    December 6, 2009 at 3:24 am

    motorcycle frames really need to be powder coated . Spray cans will only look good for a very short time HD FXDL

  4. randal z says:
    December 9, 2009 at 1:14 pm

    I’d think at least one coat of primer and two coats of the paint you want for the color of the body. It’d depend on the weather and where you’re painting it and what the temperature is. The warmer the better. I’d give at least a day,or two between coats, including primer. Check the cans to see what they say as different manufacturers have different specs.Don’t forget to ventilate and wear safety equipment. randal z

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