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10-22-2009, 09:29 PM

So I'm planning on painting my windshield this weekend. I got the proper spray paint, the Krylon Fusion. I'm just wondering what I need to properly do in order for a good paint. I know wash it, but anything else?

**JonKerr** · 10-22-2009, 09:45 PM

Wash it with soap and water. Might want to wipe it down with some alcohol to make sure the oils are all off. Also mask the outer edges so you don't get over spray. Also make sure you paint the inside (closer to the rider) of the screen. You just blacking it out?

10-22-2009, 09:49 PM

Yep. I thought about buying the tinted FZ6R double bubble from Yamaha, but I really didn't feel like spending the money on that when I could spend $4 on the spray paint and spend that extra time with my bike.

How many layers of spray is normal?

**JonKerr** · 10-22-2009, 10:04 PM

It took about 6 or 7 for me but you want to do it VERY light. The first coat should be an extremely light "orange peal" coating. Each successive coat should also be a similar, super light coat so you don't get runs. Make sure it's even. Do it in sun light so that before each coat you can look through it to see if there are any thin spots so you can make sure it's an even coating. Hold the can about 18" away from the surface and spray in full strokes from end to end. I'd suggest strokes that go top to bottom. It'll be easier to get a good coat without having to account for the curve if you go side to side.

**99vengeur** · 10-23-2009, 07:27 AM

^^ That's pretty much how I did mine. I did super fine coats and just applied several for a super smooth and near-flawless finish. I even stenciled the FZ6R logo at the bottom of the screen. Looks Great!

10-22-2009, 09:29 PM	#1 (permalink)
FZ6Rgurl Guest Posts: n/a	Painting windshield So I'm planning on painting my windshield this weekend. I got the proper spray paint, the Krylon Fusion. I'm just wondering what I need to properly do in order for a good paint. I know wash it, but anything else?

10-22-2009, 09:45 PM	#2 (permalink)
JonKerr Senior Member Bike: 2009 Raven FZ6R a.k.a. "Gretchen" Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: San Diego (Lakeside) Posts: 2,417 Thanks: 56 Thanked 872 Times in 490 Posts	Wash it with soap and water. Might want to wipe it down with some alcohol to make sure the oils are all off. Also mask the outer edges so you don't get over spray. Also make sure you paint the inside (closer to the rider) of the screen. You just blacking it out? __________________ 2009 Raven FZ6R / BT-003 Tires / T-Rex Frame Sliders / T-Rex Swingarm Spools / Custombikeparts.com FE / R6S Mirrors / LP Flushmounts / DDM HID Kit / Pro Grip Grips / Pro Grip CF Tank Pad / StompGrip Race Ovals / Pazzo Shorty Levers / GYTR Tinted DB Windscreen / R6 Header & GYTR CF Exhaust / DynoJet PCV / Marthy Maps / K&N Intake / Driven Lightened Sprocktes / EK Chain / RaceTech Suspension / MFW Vario Offset Pegs / EBC HH Brake Pads / Goodridge SS Brake Lines My Vimeo Page

10-22-2009, 10:04 PM	#4 (permalink)
JonKerr Senior Member Bike: 2009 Raven FZ6R a.k.a. "Gretchen" Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: San Diego (Lakeside) Posts: 2,417 Thanks: 56 Thanked 872 Times in 490 Posts	It took about 6 or 7 for me but you want to do it VERY light. The first coat should be an extremely light "orange peal" coating. Each successive coat should also be a similar, super light coat so you don't get runs. Make sure it's even. Do it in sun light so that before each coat you can look through it to see if there are any thin spots so you can make sure it's an even coating. Hold the can about 18" away from the surface and spray in full strokes from end to end. I'd suggest strokes that go top to bottom. It'll be easier to get a good coat without having to account for the curve if you go side to side. __________________ 2009 Raven FZ6R / BT-003 Tires / T-Rex Frame Sliders / T-Rex Swingarm Spools / Custombikeparts.com FE / R6S Mirrors / LP Flushmounts / DDM HID Kit / Pro Grip Grips / Pro Grip CF Tank Pad / StompGrip Race Ovals / Pazzo Shorty Levers / GYTR Tinted DB Windscreen / R6 Header & GYTR CF Exhaust / DynoJet PCV / Marthy Maps / K&N Intake / Driven Lightened Sprocktes / EK Chain / RaceTech Suspension / MFW Vario Offset Pegs / EBC HH Brake Pads / Goodridge SS Brake Lines My Vimeo Page

10-23-2009, 07:27 AM	#5 (permalink)
99vengeur Administrator Bike: 2009 Yamaha FZ6R Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Shreveport, LA Posts: 2,657 Thanks: 719 Thanked 753 Times in 477 Posts	^^ That's pretty much how I did mine. I did super fine coats and just applied several for a super smooth and near-flawless finish. I even stenciled the FZ6R logo at the bottom of the screen. Looks Great! __________________ Robert 2009 Cadmium Yellow FZ6R//Intuitive Racing No-Cut Frame Sliders//Evotech Swingarm Spools//Two Brothers Racing V.A.L.E. Complete Carbon Fiber Exhaust//Two Brothers Racing JuiceBox//Driven AIS Blockoff Plates//Uscgduncan Fender Eliminator//Custom Garage Door Opener//Custom Painted Windscreen//Bi-xenon Projector Retrofit with Blue Angel Eye//More in the making...

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10-22-2009, 09:49 PM	#3 (permalink)
FZ6Rgurl Guest Posts: n/a	Yep. I thought about buying the tinted FZ6R double bubble from Yamaha, but I really didn't feel like spending the money on that when I could spend $4 on the spray paint and spend that extra time with my bike. How many layers of spray is normal?

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